Hearts v Hibs at Tynecastle in November 1990. Final score 1-1 draw.Hearts v Hibs at Tynecastle in November 1990. Final score 1-1 draw.
Hearts v Hibs at Tynecastle in November 1990. Final score 1-1 draw.

17 photos taking you back to Edinburgh in 1990 (Part 3)

While our esteemed neighbours on the opposite side of the M8 were busy digging out the bunting to toast their new culture capital of Europe status, Edinburgh was having just as much fun being the capital of Scotland.
By David Mclean
Published 10th Jun 2020, 12:43 BST
Updated 10th Jun 2020, 12:44 BST

We’ve had a deep rummage through the Evening News image archives to bring you 17 more memories from 1990.

Exterior of the Empire theatre (now Festival Theatre) in Edinburgh, being used as a Mecca bingo hall in August 1990.

1. Empire Theatre exterior

Exterior of the Empire theatre (now Festival Theatre) in Edinburgh, being used as a Mecca bingo hall in August 1990. Photo: Allan Macdonald

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Community art - large balls painted black were set into the central reservation in Edinburgh's Leith Walk, April 1990.

2. Community art

Community art - large balls painted black were set into the central reservation in Edinburgh's Leith Walk, April 1990. Photo: Denis Straughan

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Edinburgh's North Bridge was renovated and painted blue and red in November 1990.

3. North Bridge paint job 1990

Edinburgh's North Bridge was renovated and painted blue and red in November 1990. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood

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British businessman Richard Branson poses with his pink Pontiac car outside his new Virgin Megastore, opening in Edinburgh in July 1990.

4. Richard Branson in Edinburgh 1990

British businessman Richard Branson poses with his pink Pontiac car outside his new Virgin Megastore, opening in Edinburgh in July 1990. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood

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