Masses of Hearts fans greeted the arrival of the team on Gorgie Road, Edinburgh when they paraded the Tennents Scottish Cup in May 1998, their first major trophy in over 30 years.

placeholder image — Masses of Hearts fans greeted the arrival of the team on Gorgie Road, Edinburgh when they paraded the Tennents Scottish Cup in May 1998, their first major trophy in over 30 years.

25 great pictures of life in Edinburgh in 1998, 25 years ago

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Published 13th Apr 2023, 04:45 GMT

Updated 28th Dec 2023, 16:33 GMT

Photos from the archive of life in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas in 1998

As we near the end of 2023, we’ve taken a delve into our photo archive to look at life in Edinburgh 25 years ago in 1998.

Hearts defeated Rangers at Parkhead in the Scottish Cup final that year to bring their first major trophy back to Gorgie since their League Cup win in the 1962/63 season. Thousands lined the streets to welcome home their heroes after an emotional day in Glasgow.

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The annual Christmas tree donated by Norway, being erected on the Mound, in November 1998.

13. Christmas tree

The annual Christmas tree donated by Norway, being erected on the Mound, in November 1998. Photo: JEREMY STOCKTON

A car accident at Pilton Drive, Edinburgh in 1998.

14. Car crash

A car accident at Pilton Drive, Edinburgh in 1998. Photo: GRAHAM HAMILTON

Ex boxer Frank Bruno pictured on the High Street in Edinburgh in November 1998.

15. Boxing legend

Ex boxer Frank Bruno pictured on the High Street in Edinburgh in November 1998. Photo: Graham Hamilton

St Philips Church, Joppa which was burnt down in 1998 and badly needed funds for a rebuild.

16. Church fire

St Philips Church, Joppa which was burnt down in 1998 and badly needed funds for a rebuild. Photo: SANDY YOUNG

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