For some it was 'the decade that taste forgot’, while for others it was a time of great pop music and a golden era for fashion. Whatever your feelings about the 80s, it was an eventful time to be living in the city of Edinburgh.
Take a look through our photo gallery and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.
9. Launch of the MacCommonwealth Lottery
Edinburgh businessman Wallace Mercer, former Lord Provost Kenneth Borthwick, Alan Grosset and athlete Allan Wells launch the MacCommonwealth Lottery, a fundraiser for the Commonwealth Games in 1986. Year: 1986. Photo: Alan ledgerwood
10. Wet Wet Wet signing records
Scottish band Wet Wet Wet visited the HMV shop on Princes Street to sign records. Year: 1987 Photo: Bill Stout
11. Performing on the streets
Crowds gather outside the Royal Scottish Academy to see Edinburgh skiffle band Wray Gunn and the Rockets performing on the streets during the Edinburgh Festival. Year: 1987 Photo: Stan Warburton
12. The Queen visits Jenners
Queen Elizabeth II can be seen here chatting to Fred Lonie at the Edinburgh Crystal department whilst visiting during the 150th anniversary exhibition at Jenners department store. Year: 1988 Photo: Albert Jordan