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.
17. Baby Keira
Sharman Macdonald, playwright of the year ('When I Was a Girl I Used to Scream and Shout') with baby Keira in August 1985. Little Keira grew up to be Keira Knightley, film actress. Photo: Joe Steele
18. Miners meet
Scottish NUM leader Mick McGahey speaks to miners as he leaves a meeting to discuss prolonging the miners strike in Scotland in March 1985. Photo: Alan Ledgewood