27 amazing photos of Edinburgh in the year 2000, including Gaia night club and its infamous 'shag tag' nights
It’s hard to believe that more than 23 years have now passed since Edinburghers welcomed in the new millennium.
We’ve dipped into the archives to find 27 photos showing Scotland’s capital as the city entered a brand new year, a fresh decade, a 21st century and a new millennium.
Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back in time.
1. 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
2. Shoppers on Princes Street
A bright sunny day for shopping on 20 April 2000. Photo: Sandy Young
3. Anti-capitalism demo
The 'Reclaim the Streets' anti-capitalism demo hits Tollcross, 17 June 2000. Photo: PAMELA GRIGG
4. JK honoured
Harry Potter author JK Rowling after she collected her honorary degree from Napier University, Thursday November 23 2000. Photo: David Cheskin
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