Accident in North Bridge, Edinburgh 1977

This authentic colour photograph, captured in 1977, provides a stark and factual record of an emergency response on North Bridge in Edinburgh, Scotland. The archival image depicts the aftermath of a motorcycle accident, with the bike lying on its side near a bus stop while bystanders and medical personnel attend to the scene. Two ambulances—including one with the registration UGE 559H—are stationed in the middle of the busy thoroughfare. A police officer in a white motorcycle helmet is seen interviewing a witness, while iconic red and white Lothian Regional Transport double-decker buses, including the No. 8 service to Silverknowes, are held up in the traffic. In the background, the grand neoclassical architecture of Edinburgh’s Old Town is visible under a bright sky. This image serves as a significant historical document of city life and emergency services in the late 1970s. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.