Huge stars visited Edinburgh for the awards ceremony at Ocean Terminal in Leith, all the way back in 2003. Celebrities like Beyoncé, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake won top awards, while Christina Aguilera, The Black Eyed Peas and Pink performed at the star-studded ceremony.
Locals were not able to attend the event, but instead were treated to an outdoor concert in Princes Street Gardens, where The Chemical Brothers and The Flaming Lips played to massive crowds.
An arena was constructed especially for the awards ceremony, outside Ocean Terminal. In 2003, the shopping centre was a new addition to Leith, but now, the building is set to be partially demolished under newly approved proposal to transform docks.
As Beyoncé is set to return to the Capital, take a look back on the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards.
5. Christina Aguilera
The pop star picked up an award for best female artist, before performing her hit song Dirty at the main awards ceremony in Leith. Photo: ROB MCDOUGALL
6. The Darkness
The rock band, who burst onto the commercial music scene in 2003, performed their hit single I Believe in a Thing Called Love at the MTV Europe awards. Photo: ROB MCDOUGALL
7. Pink
This pop star made a statement on the red carpet, wearing a hat championing women's rights to abortion. Photo: Phil Wilkinson
8. Travis
It wasn't only American celebrities who made the invite list. Scottish rock band Travis performed at the awards. Photo: Rob McDougall