Bygone Edinburgh records Edinburgh in the period between 1945 and 1980, showing the ever changing streetscape of the city. It is a city of two halves: the medieval city with its twisting lanes dominated by the castle and St Giles and the New Town, constructed predominantly in the 18th century, with its grandiose terraces and wide streets. As well as being Scotland"s capital, also called "the Athens of the North", Edinburgh is a major commercial and industrial city with large suburbs and a port area on the south side of the Forth estuary. At the time, in order to function as a city, Edinburgh needed an efficient public transport network and with the network of suburban railroadss largely closed, using trams and buses, the city was able to operate effectively.Most of the 85 color illustrations are previously unpublished and include some aspect of public transport, such as the trams (but only until 1956, when the final trams were withdrawn) and buses with other photographs showing a wider variety of subject, including railroad and street scenes. This nostalgic collection will appeal to a wide audience including those that live in and around Edinburgh, the many tourists and visitors to the city and to transport enthusiasts.