This volume investigates the socio-economic and cultural state of Edinburgh during the mid-twentieth century as part of the comprehensive Third Statistical Account of Scotland. Edited by David Keir, the work compiles detailed reports from local experts and officials to document the city's infrastructure, industry, and population dynamics. It serves as a primary record of the post-war transition, capturing the administrative and social realities of the Scottish capital at a specific historical juncture.

The text functions as a dense, archival resource intended for historians and sociologists interested in the mid-century development of Scottish urban centers. Its systematic approach provides a foundational reference point for understanding the administrative and social landscape of Edinburgh during the 1960s.