Youngster hold up a HIYA sign for Pope John Paul II at Murrayfield during the Papal visit to Scotland in May 1982. 40.000 young people from all over Scotland came for the Scottish National Youth Pilgrimage, singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone" and chanting John Paul, John Paul. Youngster hold up a HIYA sign for Pope John Paul II at Murrayfield during the Papal visit to Scotland in May 1982. 40.000 young people from all over Scotland came for the Scottish National Youth Pilgrimage, singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone" and chanting John Paul, John Paul.
Youngster hold up a HIYA sign for Pope John Paul II at Murrayfield during the Papal visit to Scotland in May 1982. 40.000 young people from all over Scotland came for the Scottish National Youth Pilgrimage, singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone" and chanting John Paul, John Paul.

17 photos taking you back to Edinburgh in 1982 (Part 3)

A papal visit, Falklands War protests, bin strikes, destructive gales and a Rolling Stones concert – this was Edinburgh in 1982.

We’ve delved deep into the archives of the Evening News to bring you 17 more memories of the Capital as it was 38 years ago.

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