Edinburgh retro: Old photos which show sights of the city you may not know about

There are plenty of famous views of Edinburgh - but there are also many less well-known sights around the city which even long-standing residents don’t know about.

From an underground chamber to an old lighthouse tender in Leith that went on to become a multi-award-winning hotel, we’ve dipped into the archives to find 25 pictures that show Scotland’s capital city in a different light.

Scroll through our gallery to see some incredible photos taken right here in Edinburgh.

5. Murrayfield Stadium

Exterior of Murrayfield Stadium at dusk. Photo: TSPL

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6. Portobello Outdoor Pool

Spectators at Portobello Outdoor Pool in 1962. Photo: TSPL

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7. Edinburgh Castle

Kalicia Robinscott from Trinidad and Tobago defence force steel orchestra and Alessandra Bruce-Fuoco of the Tattoo Dance company before the start of the 2019 Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Photo: Ian Georgeson

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8. Argyle House, West Port

This brutalist building sits close to Edinburgh's famous castle. Photo: TSPL

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