But there was plenty of other stuff going on in the Capital, too, as you will see. Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to Edinburgh in 1983.
1. David Bowie in Edinburgh
David Bowie on stage at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, during the 'Serious Moonlight' tour, June 1983. Photo: Third Party
2. Children with Spider-Man at the Princes Street John Menzies' toy department in April 1983.
Children with Spider-Man at the Princes Street John Menzies' toy department in April 1983. Photo: Joe Steele
3. Wheatfield Road
Exterior of MacFarlan-Smith drugs and chemical factory at Wheatfield Road in Edinburgh, May 1983. Photo: George Smith
4. Edinburgh Folk Festival poster
John Barrow organiser of the Edinburgh Folk Festival with a promotional poster in April 1983. Photo: Albert Jordanm