We’ve taken a look back at what life was like growing up in Edinburgh in the 1990s, a time before we were all glued to our mobile phones, and the internet took over our lives.
A simpler time, with more children and teenagers out and about meeting each other in the city’s pubs, clubs, cafe and other meeting spots, we also take a look at the fashions of the time and things that were such an important part of life in Edinburgh during that decade which we have almost forgotten about now.
13. John Menzies
John Menzies' Princes Street branch was a popular haunt for teenagers in the 1990s, heading downstairs to check out the latest computer games or buying their favourite magazine on the ground floor. The store, which closed in 1998 was also the location for the famous intro scene in the hit film Trainspotting, based on Edinburgh author Irvine Welsh's landmark book of the same name. Photo: ALAN LEDGERWOOD
14. Century 2000
This nightclub on Lothian Road was almost a right of passage for Edinburgh teens when they could finally legally enter its hallowed doors and hit the large dancefloor. The venue changed its name to Revolution in the late 90s after a major renovation, before later being transformed into the Picture House gig venue and is now a Weatherspoons pub. Photo: JEFF MITCHELL
15. The Commie flumes
The flumes at The Royal Commonwealth Pool (the Commie) were a must visit location for teens in the 90s. Pictured are The River Rapids, Vortex and Twister water slides, with another, The Stingray, billed as 'the fastest flume in Europe' - with the narrow tube shooting you down to pool level in a matter of seconds and left boys having to make sure their shorts didn't come down due to the force of the water! Photo: Jack Crombie