But three decades have passed since the year in which Princess Diana withdrew from public life, Jurassic Park came out in cinemas and actress Audrey Hepburn died.
More locally, Irvine Welsh’s novel Trainspotting was released at the Edinburgh International Book Festival and JK Rowling moved to the Capital to begin work on her first Harry Potter book.
We have taken a walk down memory lane through photos taken in Edinburgh in 1993. Take a look through our gallery to be transported more than 30 years back in time.
5. Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade
A marching band takes part in the Evening News Cavalcade aka Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade in Princes Street Edinburgh, August 1993. Photo: Alistair Linford
6. Jenners dynasty
Jenners department store in Edinburgh, October 1993. Left to right: Andrew Douglas, Robert Douglas and Robbie Miller. Photo: Allan Milligan
7. Strawberry picking
A little out of Edinburgh, but we liked this throwback People in a 'pick your own' strawberries field at Stenton fruit farm, Ruchlaw Mains, East Lothian, July 1993. Photo: Ian Rutherford
8. Highland Coo
A handsome Highland cow at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh in 1993 Photo: ALAN LEDGERWOOD