Events making the headlines in 1983 included the ongoing Cold War, ‘red rain’ falling on the UK caused by sand from the Sahara Desert, and the space shuttle Challenger making a successful maiden voyage.
On television viewers were tuning into the first episodes of ‘The Bill’, ‘The Blackadder’ and ‘Blockbusters’, while at the cinema ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ and ‘Octopussy’ saw film fans queue around the block for the first screenings.
In the music charts Culture Club had the best-selling single of the year with ‘Karma Chameleon’, followed by ‘Uptown Girl’ by Billy Joel, UB40's ‘Red Red Wine’, ‘Let's Dance’ from David Bowie, and Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’.
There was more good news for music lovers, with the first Compact Disc players going on sale on the High Street.
And there was plenty going on in Edinburgh, including some showbiz sparkle, a notorious murder investigation and a royal visit.
Here are 22 pictures to take you back to Scotland’s Capital in 1983.
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13. Closing time
The Ritz Cinema, on Rodney Street, which closed its doors for the final time in 1983. Photo: George Smith
14. Timber
Workmen in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens pull down a tree infected with Dutch Elm Disease in July 1983. Photo: Albert Jordan
15. Final journey
An old no 7 Edinburgh tram on its way to Blackpool travels up the Royal Mile on the back of a lorry in November 1983. Photo: Stan Warburton
16. Capped
Former Hibs and England footballer Joe Baker with one of his international caps in September 1983. Photo: Ian Porteous