Today, we’re looking back in Edinburgh as it was in 1985 – to see just how much Scotland’s capital city has changed in 39 years.
That year, Queen Elizabeth II gave the newly-built Waverley Market the royal seal of approval when she sliced the red ribbon in two to mark its official opening.
Also in 1985, pop stars opened the HMV store on Princes Street, while on nearby North Bridge, locals were introduced to the joys of catalogue shopping with the opening of the Capital's very first Argos store.
Have a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1985 – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.

13. New Argos store
One of the first customers at the new Argos catalogue shop on North Bridge, Edinburgh, just opened in September 1985. Photo: Bill Newton

14. Harty meets Gibson
Evening News journalist John Gibson interviewing TV presenter and journalist Russell Harty in Edinburgh, August 1985 Photo: Stan Warburton

15. Bruntsfield Hospital celebrations
Nurses and staff from Bruntsfield Hospital in Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh celebrate the hospital's centenary with champagne and flowers in June 1985. Photo: George Smith

16. Levein and Irvine v Bayern
Craig Levein and Willie Irvine attack the Bayern goal during the Edinburgh Select v Bayern Munich football match on 13 August 1985. The Select side were made up of Hibs and Hearts players and over the years met teams such as Liverpool and Burnley. Photo: Bill Stout


