Today, we’re looking back in Edinburgh as it was in 1990 – to see just how much Scotland’s capital city has changed in 34 years.
That year, our neighbours along the M8 in Glasgow were basking in the city’s status as European Capital of Culture. But there were plenty of exciting things going on in Auld Reekie, too.
Business magnate Richard Branson visited the city to open the doors to a huge Virgin Megastore on Princes Street, while journey times across the Capital were slashed, thanks to the opening of the Edinburgh City Bypass.
We’ve had a rummage through the Evening News archives to bring you 18 photo memories of Edinburgh in 1990 – have a scroll through the photo gallery, and let us know your own memories of that year in the comments section before you go.
9. Community art
Community art - large balls painted black were set into the central reservation in Edinburgh's Leith Walk, April 1990. Photo: Denis Straughan
10. North Bridge paint job 1990
Edinburgh's North Bridge was renovated and painted blue and red in November 1990. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
11. Waiting for a Hearts corner
Hearts v Hibs at Tynecastle in November 1990. Final score 1-1 draw. Photo: Jack Crombie
12. Caledonian Hotel float in Cavalcade 1990
The Caledonian hotel float takes part in the Edinburgh Festival Cavalcade in August 1990. Photo: Joe Steele