Here were look at the people, the pomp and the passion that came to define the ‘Friendly Games’, which left a lasting legacy on the city.
9. Two legends meet
Sporting legends Dr Roger Bannister and Kenyan athlete Kip Keino chatting at the Commonwealth Games garden party in the Botanic Gardens Edinburgh in July 1970. Photo: Jack Crombie
10. The long game
Scottish long jumper Moira Walls (right) shows off her bronze medal. Photo: Unknown
11. A household name is born
Scottish swimmer David Wilkie celebrates after beating his 200 m breast stroke record. Photo: Unknown
12. Farewell, Edinburgh
The closing ceremony was a lavish show of tartan and pageantry. Photo: contributed
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