Do remember any of these events from the 2000s?Do remember any of these events from the 2000s?
Do remember any of these events from the 2000s?

15 photos that capture Edinburgh in the 2000s

We’ve trawled through our photo archives to dig out some pictures that perfectly capture Edinburgh in the 2000s.
By Gary Flockhart
Published 13th Jun 2022, 19:29 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2022, 21:35 BST

Take a look at these photos of the Capital from back then – and soak up the nostalgia.

The famous columns of the National Gallery of Scotland were wrapped with images of Campbell’s soup cans to mark the upcoming Andy Warhol exhibition, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the artist’s death, on 31 July 2007.

1. Andy Warhol exhibition

The famous columns of the National Gallery of Scotland were wrapped with images of Campbell’s soup cans to mark the upcoming Andy Warhol exhibition, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the artist’s death, on 31 July 2007. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

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This is what the foot of Leith Walk looked like on 29 June 2000, prior to its £4m facelift of the Newkirkgate shopping centre.

2. Foot of the Walk

This is what the foot of Leith Walk looked like on 29 June 2000, prior to its £4m facelift of the Newkirkgate shopping centre. Photo: Pamela Grigg

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On 11 September 2000, lorry drivers drove slowly through the city in protest to the tax on fuel.

3. Lorry Drivers protest

On 11 September 2000, lorry drivers drove slowly through the city in protest to the tax on fuel. Photo: Susan Burrell

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The People Against Fur Trade group took to the east end of Princes Street for a protest march on 18 January 2000.

4. Fur protesters

The People Against Fur Trade group took to the east end of Princes Street for a protest march on 18 January 2000. Photo: Phil Wilkinson

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