Broomhouse Heritage in Pictures: Here are 19 fascinating photos of the Edinburgh neighbourhood in the 1950s and 1960s

These pictures were all taken more than 55 years ago.

Set on the land of Old Saughton, the name Broomhouse dates back as far as the 17th centrury, though it only became an Edinburgh residential neighbourhood when low rise council housing started being built in 1947.

Bordering on Parkhead, Sighthill and Saughton Mains, it is served by a tram stop at the end of Broomhouse Drive.

Bruntsfield Heritage in Pictures: Here are 35 fascinating photos of the Edinburgh neighbourhood in the 1950s and 1960s

It’s home to Saughton House, a large Government building that houses, among others, the Scottish Government, HM Revenue & Customs, and the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency.

A new Community Hub building was built in 2019 at a cost of £3.2 million and provides a range of activities and support services for the community, along with a community cafe.

Here are 19 pictures from The Scotsman archives to take you back to the Broomhouse of the 1950s and 1960s.

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