However that doesn’t stop us looking back at the competitions that have taken place in the past - including when Edinburgh hosted Eurovision at Usher Hall in 1972. Here are some highlights from the event
. Edinburgh
This is when Edinburgh hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1972 | Other 3rd Party Photo: BBC
. The New Seekers
Here you can see The New Seekers on the West End of Princes Street, by a sign that points in the direction of the Usher Hall, where the Eurovision song contest took place. The New Seekers were the UK entry in 1972. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other
. Hosted by Moira Shearer
Moira Shearer hosted the 1972 contest - she was an internationally renowned British ballet dancer and actress. Shearer is best remembered for her performances in the likes of The Red Shoes (1948) and Peeping Tom (1960). | Other 3rd Party Photo: BBC
. Change of venue
The original host for the 1972 Eurovision contest was meant to be Monaco, however they were unable to meet the demands of hosting the event - the BBC stepped in and the contest was staged in Edinburgh instead. | Other 3rd Party Photo: BBC
1. The New Seekers
Here you can see The New Seekers on the West End of Princes Street, by a sign that points in the direction of the Usher Hall, where the Eurovision song contest took place. The New Seekers were the UK entry in 1972. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other
2. Hosted by Moira Shearer
Moira Shearer hosted the 1972 contest - she was an internationally renowned British ballet dancer and actress. Shearer is best remembered for her performances in the likes of The Red Shoes (1948) and Peeping Tom (1960). | Other 3rd Party Photo: BBC
3. Change of venue
The original host for the 1972 Eurovision contest was meant to be Monaco, however they were unable to meet the demands of hosting the event - the BBC stepped in and the contest was staged in Edinburgh instead. | Other 3rd Party Photo: BBC
4. Winning country
Luxembourg won the 1972 contest, with their song Apres toi, sung in French by Vicky Leandros. | Other 3rd Party Photo: BBC