Also that year, chart-topping pop act The Thompson Twins opened a giant new HMV record store on Princes Street, while on nearby North Bridge, locals were introduced to the joys of in-store catalogue shopping with the opening of Argos.
One visitor to Edinburgh in 1985 who readers won’t recognise, however, is Hollywood superstar Keira Knightley. The future actress was in the Capital with her Glasgow-born mother, Sharman MacDonald, who had been recognised as Playwright of the Year.
We've dipped into the Evening News picture archives to bring you 17 pictures that will transport you back to Edinburgh in 1985.
9. Cavalcade riders
Boys on bicycle and unicycles take part in the Evening News sponsored Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade in August 1985 Photo: Joe Steele
10. Drystane dyke repair
Brian Morrison repairing drystane dykes in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh in February 1985 Photo: Stan Warburton
11. Stockbridge
A view of the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, looking towards Raeburn Place in March 1985. Photo: George Smith
12. Thompson Twins and 'Nipper'
Pop stars Alana Currie and Joe Leeway in kilts with Tom Bailey (The Thompson Twins) and a Nipper the dog lookalike, when they opened the new HMV music store in Princes Street, Edinburgh, October 1985. Photo: Hamish Campbell