Youngsters "paint" the numbers 2000 with sparklers as Millennium Hogmanay celebrations get underway in Edinburgh.
Youngsters "paint" the numbers 2000 with sparklers as Millennium Hogmanay celebrations get underway in Edinburgh.

27 photos taking you back to Edinburgh in 2000

For those who were old enough or sufficiently sober to recall it, it seems incredible to think that twenty years have now passed since Edinburghers welcomed in the new millennium.

By David Mclean
Friday, 24th April 2020, 7:30 am
Updated Friday, 24th April 2020, 7:57 pm

We’ve had a thorough dig through the deep archives of The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News to bring you 27 photographs showing Edinburgh as the city entered a brand new year, a fresh decade, a 21st century and a brave new millennium.

1. Shoppers on Princes Street

A bright sunny day for shopping on 20 April 2000.

Photo: Sandy Young

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2. 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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3. Anti-capitalism demo

The 'Reclaim the Streets' anti-capitalism demo hits Tollcross, 17 June 2000.

Photo: PAMELA GRIGG

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4. 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

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