Nighttime view of McEwan Hall entrance at The University of Edinburgh, glass doors with crest and signage illuminated, reflections on wet ground creating atmospheric glow.
Study.
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Person in yellow jacket walking at night past a building with large windows and horizontal blinds, interior brightly lit with plants and reflections, exterior dimly lit with fluorescent lights.
Walk.
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Nighttime urban street scene with colorful neon signs, including a Chinese restaurant entrance, cocktail and taco signage, and Jeffrey’s Wee Window. A person stands outside taking a photo, with warm reds and cool blues illuminating the street.
Glow.
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This is a dramatic split-image comparison showing the same narrow Edinburgh alleyway, known as Bakehouse Close, as it appeared in 1903 and as it exists in 2025. The image is divided vertically. On the left side is a historical, sepia-toned photograph from 1903. On the right side is a modern, full-color photograph from 2025. In the 1903 photograph, the close is a bustling, gritty thoroughfare. The scene is likely a photogravure print, with soft contrasts and a grainy texture. The architecture is stark and imposing. Tall, centuries-old stone tenement buildings rise on either side, their masonry darkened with soot from coal fires. Small, multi-paned windows are set deep into the thick walls. A woman in long, dark period skirts and a white blouse stands in the foreground, her back to the viewer, providing a sense of scale. The cobblestone pavement is uneven and worn. The atmosphere is one of historic, everyday life in Old Town Edinburgh. In the striking contrast of the 2025 photograph, the close is now clean, quiet, and primarily a tourist landmark. The stonework of the same buildings has been cleaned and restored, revealing a spectrum of grey and golden sandstone hues. The modern cobblestones are well-defined but still retain their historic character. A single, bright red modern car is parked partway down the lane, emphasizing the blend of old and new. The lighting is natural daylight, casting sharp shadows and illuminating the texture of the stone. The atmosphere is no longer one of industry but of preserved history and quiet observation. The primary text on the image reads "1903 OLD EDINBURGH BAKEHOUSE CLOSE" above the historical photo and "2025" above the modern one, clearly labeling the two eras. The overall effect of the composition is to illustrate the powerful passage of time and the remarkable preservation of this historic urban landscape over more than a century.
Bakehouse close in #edinburgh Now and then -1903 vs 2025 :).
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✔️Tones
✔️Texture
❌Composition
Thanks Meat Loaf....!
#TwoOutofThreeAin'tBad
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Warmly lit Edinburgh pub interior viewed through a doorway, with people gathered around a table enjoying drinks and conversation under vintage hanging lamps.
KITCHEN
OPEN DAILY
WHOLESOME,
HEARTY, HONEST
PUB GRUB
&
FRESH
BEERS
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Warmly lit covered passageway in Edinburgh with string lights overhead, stone‑paved path, planters of greenery, and a cosy courtyard entrance illuminated in the background.
The cosy courtyard.
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Narrow, dimly lit corridor in Edinburgh with warm lighting leading to a metal staircase, vertical floor lights guiding the path, and textured wall accents creating a moody, elegant atmosphere.
Narrow.
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Arched corridor leading from a busy Edinburgh street into a softly lit dining area with string lights and plants, evoking calm after bustle.
In from the Bustle
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'Ghost Letters on William Street'
#Blipfoto #photography #Edinburgh #WilliamStreet #ghostsign #ArmstrongandHogg #sanitaryplumbers #electricalengineers #typography #heritage #history #urbanarchaeology #oldsign #monochrome #blackandwhite #sandstone #hiddenEdinburgh
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Stone archway with ivy covered wall to the left and stone wall to the right. Ornate iron half-height gate has a curved top to make a full circle with the arch. Greenhouses and treetops through the gate and grass in front.
A lovely old archway at Inch Nursery within Inch Park.
#inchpark #inchnursery #inchhouse #hiddenedinburgh #archway #ivy
I decided to have my morning coffee in the garden this morning. I thought it would be nice and quiet.
#birds #photographyseries #bluetit #greenfinch #bullfinch #morningcoffee☕️ #gardensuprise #urbanlife #birdphotography📷 #wildscotland #quietmoment #ukbirds #hiddenedinburgh #visitscotland
Final frame from an epic walk around Edinburgh @fraser.takes.photos #StreetPhotoSocial #UrbanPhotography @miss.moya.oya @streetphotosocial
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A black-and-white photograph from 1900 showing George IV Bridge in Edinburgh. The street is lined with historic buildings, early 20th-century cars, and pedestrians dressed in period attire. Ornate lamp posts and railings add to the vintage cityscape.
A glimpse into Edinburgh’s past – George IV Bridge looking south in 1900. Photo Courtesy of HES
#Edinburgh #Vintage #ScotlandThroughTime #lPhotography #HiddenEdinburgh #ScottishHistory 🪬🧿
A large, weathered millstone with moss growing on its surface, sitting in an open space in Dean Village, Edinburgh. The stone is a remnant of the Baker’s Guild, once part of the village’s milling industry. Behind it, stone walls and historic buildings reflect Edinburgh’s rich past.
Remnants of the Baker’s Guild in Dean Village, Edinburgh—once a key part of the city’s milling heritage.
#EdinburghHistory #DeanVillage #HistoricScotland #HiddenEdinburgh #edinburgh #StoneMill #LostTrades 🪬🧿
A dimly lit underground space beneath Victoria Street, Edinburgh, featuring old stone walls, wooden beams, and a partially bricked-up section. This hidden barn from the early 1700s remains unseen by the public, adding to the city’s rich historic layers.
Hidden under Victoria Street in Edinburgh, in a place not accessible to the public, lies this wee barn from the early 1700s.
There is a wee easter egg in this photo :P
#Edinburgh #HiddenEdinburgh #ScottishHistory #Underground #HistoricScotland
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Visit the beautiful Jupiter Artland just outside of Edinburgh. It’s quite possibly one of the prettiest locations in Scotland. #jupiterartland #edinburgh #hiddengems #hiddenedinburgh #hiddenscotland #igersedinburgh #visitscotland #scotland #scotspirit #Scotland #instascotland #LoveScotland
Hare of the Dog (a pub) is transforming into the Powder Room. Right now, in-between identities, we can see in #HiddenEdinburgh and yesteryear, and back to the Dunedin.
