17 photos taking you back to Edinburgh in 1985, including visit from Queen Elizabeth II
Also that year, pop stars The Thompson Twins abandoned their synths for a day to open the HMV store on Princes Street, while on nearby North Bridge, locals were introduced to the joys of catalogue shopping with the opening of the new Argos store.
One visitor to Edinburgh in 1985 who you may not recognise, however, is Keira Knightley. Keira was in town with her Glasgow-born mum Sharman MacDonald, who had been recognised as Playwright of the Year.
We've trawled through the Evening News archives to bring you 17 photos that will take you right back to Edinburgh in 1985.
We've trawled through the Evening News archives to bring you 17 photos that will take you right back to Edinburgh in 1985.
5. 603 Squadron
Attending the rededication of the Spitfire outside RAF Turnhouse were l-r: Lord James Douglas-Hamilton, Air Vice-Marshal John Tetley, Edinburgh Lord Provost John Mackay and Ian Ritchie (ex-wartime member of RAF 603 (Edinburgh) Squadron. Photo: Denis Straughan
6. City Mission
Residents at the City Mission (St Leonards hostel), a homeless shelter for men in Edinburgh, chatting in December 1985. Photo: Joe Steele
7. Stand off
A man shut himself in the Field and Stream gun shop in Montrose Terrace Edinburgh, November 1985. By late evening the man had given himself up and was taken away in an ambulance. Photo: Hamish Campbell
8. Waverley Market decorations
Edinburgh shopping centre Waverley Market decorated with Christmas lights for shoppers in December 1985. Photo: Albert Jordan