The Capital’s world-famous Hogmanay street party was at its peak.
A free event in those days, celebrations that year were recognised by the Guinness Book of Records at the world's largest New Year party, with approximately 400,000 people in attendance.
A young Stephen Hendry was in his pomp. The snooker pro, from South Queensferry, received the Evening News’ sports personality of the year award in 1996, which surely takes equal pride of place alongside the seven World Snooker Championship titles on his mantelpiece.
Scroll through our picture gallery, and be taken back to 1996.
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Trainspotting was a huge hit when it opened in cinemas in 1996. Photo: Third Party
14. Fatal accident
Scaffolding accident at the under construction Exchange Plaza, where a worker was killed in 1996. Photo: BILL HENRY
15. A costly blaze
Firefighters try to dampen a fire at the Poundstretcher store at the Fort Kinnaird Retail Park on February 5 1996. Photo: Unknown
16. Festival crowds
Crowds in the High Street watching street performers during the 1996 Edinburgh Festival. Photo: TINA NORRIS