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.
9. Jimmy Logan & Una McLean in panto 1987
Scottish entertainers Jimmy Logan (as Dame Lizzie Trotter) and Una McLean (as Wondrenan) were appearing in Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at the King's theatre Edinburgh, December 1987. Photo: Denis Straughan
10. Men at Boxing Day sales 1987
Men waiting outside Princes Street shops during the Boxing Day sales in Edinburgh 1987. Photo: Alan Macdonald
11. Dental hospital model 1987
A model of the new dental hospital, planned for Bristo Street/Potterrow in Edinburgh, December 1987. Photo: George Smith
12. Loading Evening News vans 1987
A Scotsman Publications employee loads copies of the Evening News newspaper into delivery vans in Market Street Edinburgh, December 1987. Photo: Stan Warburton