Some will remember BBC weatherman Michael Fish failing to forecast a violent extratropical cyclone – one that caused around £2 billion pounds worth of damage. Mr Fish famously told the nation there was nothing to worry about. He was wrong.
That October, the hurricane-force winds wreaked havoc, particularly in the Home Counties. But there was plenty happening right here in Auld Reekie, too, including The Phoenix Bar on Broughton Street being named ‘Pub of the Year’ by readers of the Edinburgh Evening News.
Take a look through our picture gallery for a trip back to 1987 – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.
5. TSPL machine room 1987
A Scotsman Publications employee checks a copy of the Evening News at the machine room presses under their North Bridge offices in Edinburgh, December 1987. Photo: Bill Newton
6. Jesse Rae & The Thistles 1987
Jesse Rae in full Highland dress with his female backing singers The Thistles in Princes Street Edinburgh, August 1987. Photo: Stanley Hunter
7. George Street Edinburgh 1987
Shopkeepers in George Street Edinburgh were complaining that parking restrictions were affecting business and forcing them to relocate in December 1987. Photo: George Smith
8. Boxing Day sales 1987
Crowds shopping in Princes Street shop during the Boxing Day sales in Edinburgh 1987. Photo: Alan Macdonald