I started taking photos of people in their environments when I lived in London in 1985. I found the results quite pleasing so took the project forward in 1986 when I returned to Edinburgh. I applied for and was given a grant from the Scottish Arts Council. I worked on the project until 1987. These photographs represent about two thirds of the final edit. I was trying to celebrate the ordinary in central Edinburgh. The work was never exhibited. This project did lead to more commissions. It is the first time the photos have been made available for general viewing since they were taken.


Broughton St
Broughton St
Gt Junction St
Gt Junction St
Bridge Pl
Bridge Pl
Northumberland Pl
Northumberland Pl
Dublin St
Dublin St
Comely Bank
Comely Bank
Marchmont
Marchmont
Newington
Newington
Thistle St
Thistle St
The Grange
The Grange
Broughton St
Broughton St
India Pl
India Pl
Broughton St
Broughton St
Hillside St
Hillside St
Hamilton Pl
Hamilton Pl
Gilmore PL
Gilmore PL
South Side
South Side
Marchmont
Marchmont
New Town
New Town
Gorgie Road
Gorgie Road
Gilmore Place
Gilmore Place
Dublin St
Dublin St
Stockbridge
Stockbridge
Stockbridge Colonies
Stockbridge Colonies
Gilmerton
Gilmerton
Marchmont
Marchmont
Ferry Rd
Ferry Rd
New Town
New Town
Comely Bank
Comely Bank
Newington
Newington
Riccarton
Riccarton
Thistle St
Thistle St
Newington Minto Pl
Newington Minto Pl
Marchmont
Marchmont
Fettes Row
Fettes Row
Royal Park Terrace
Royal Park Terrace
Thistle St
Thistle St
Broughton St
Broughton St
Newington
Newington
Stockbridge
Stockbridge