We’ve trawled through the picture archives to find 27 photos showing Auld Reekie as the city entered a brand new year, a fresh decade, a 21st century and a brand new millennium.
Take a look through our gallery for a nostalgic trip back in time.
. 2000 with sparklers
Youngsters "paint" the numbers 2000 with sparklers as Millennium Hogmanay celebrations get underway in Edinburgh. Photo: NEIL HANNA
. Bragging rights
Juanjo was the hero for Hearts, as the Jambos finished the season on a high by defeating Hibs 2-1 at Tynecastle and qualifying for the UEFA Cup. Photo: Tony Marsh
. Shoppers on Princes Street
A bright sunny day for shopping on 20 April 2000. Photo: Sandy Young
. Anti-capitalism demo
The 'Reclaim the Streets' anti-capitalism demo hits Tollcross, 17 June 2000. Photo: PAMELA GRIGG
. Foot of the Walk
The foot of Leith Walk pictured on 29 June 2000 prior to the £4m facelift of the Newkirkgate shopping centre. Photo: PAMELA GRIGG
. Gaia
Gaia night club on King Stables Road, which held 'shag tag' nights in 2000. Photo: Julie Bull
. JK honoured
Harry Potter author JK Rowling after she collected her honorary degree from Napier University, Thursday November 23 2000. Photo: David Cheskin
. Dalek meets Tardis?
Gordon Thompson Director of The Californian Coffee Co. welcomes his first customer, Alec the Dalek , at the latest opening of his Police Box coffee stops in Rose Street. Photo: TONY MARSH
. The big clean up
Council workers on Princes Street faced a huge task following Edinburgh's Millennium Hogmanay street party. Photo: SANDY YOUNG
. Scotsman HQ
The Scotsman Publications headquarters, Barclay House, 108 Holyrood Road, 16 February 2000. Photo: BILL HENRY
. Moby at Edinburgh Castle Hogmanay 2000..Pic Neil Hanna
Moby was the star attraction at Edinburgh Castle on Hogmanay 2000. Photo: Neil Hanna
5. Foot of the Walk
The foot of Leith Walk pictured on 29 June 2000 prior to the £4m facelift of the Newkirkgate shopping centre. Photo: PAMELA GRIGG
6. Gaia
Gaia night club on King Stables Road, which held 'shag tag' nights in 2000. Photo: Julie Bull
7. JK honoured
Harry Potter author JK Rowling after she collected her honorary degree from Napier University, Thursday November 23 2000. Photo: David Cheskin
8. Dalek meets Tardis?
Gordon Thompson Director of The Californian Coffee Co. welcomes his first customer, Alec the Dalek , at the latest opening of his Police Box coffee stops in Rose Street. Photo: TONY MARSH