Nineties Edinburgh: 10 things that have changed in Edinburgh since the 1990s
The Nineties may feel like yesterday, but in reality, over 20 years have passed since the Millennium and so much has changed in Edinburgh.
Major buildings have been demolished and rebuilt, beloved Edinburgh institutions have closed and busy streets have changed drastically.
5. The Cavendish
Back in the 90s, the Cavendish, also known as Cav, was a buzzing nightclub for all ages. However, the club was branded as ATIK in 2017 - losing its iconic multi-coloured dancefloor in the renovation, and it has now closed for good. Photo: Bill Henry/Google Maps
6. The Gyle Shopping Centre
The Gyle Shopping Centre opened in 1993, and was once a buzzing location packed with shoppers. However, it is no longer the busy shopping spot it once was, after the pandemic, along with a failed planning application to add a cinema and expand the food court, hit the centre hard. Photo: Bill Henry/Google Maps
7. Leith Walk
One of the longest streets in Edinburgh has changed a lot since the 1990s. Leith Walk used to have an avenue of trees running down the road centre, however, this was destroyed by the tram project. Now, tram lines go along the road - although services have not yet started running, as testing is still underway. Photo: Bill Henry/Contributed
8. Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party
For many years - and most of the 90s - the Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party was an informal event which anyone could show up to. However, more than 300,000 people flooded the streets for the 1996 party, so organisers decided to introduce ticketing for the party. Locals who wanted to attend had to line the streets to secure a ticket. Nowadays, there's no need to brave the cold winter weather as you can buy tickets online. Photo: Denis Straughan/Scott Louden