2000 Edinburgh: 27 nostalgic Edinburgh photos from Y2K, including the outrageous ‘shag tag' student night

Twenty-three years have now passed since Edinburgh welcomed in the new millennium – hard to believe, isn’t it?

By Gary Flockhart

Published 4th Nov 2022, 15:14 BST

Updated 31st Oct 2023, 16:43 BST

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.

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

1. 2000 with sparklers

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

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.

2. 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

A bright sunny day for shopping on 20 April 2000.

3. Shoppers on Princes Street

A bright sunny day for shopping on 20 April 2000. Photo: Sandy Young

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

4. Anti-capitalism demo

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

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