Have a look at these photographs of the Capital from back then – and drink up the nostalgia.
. Fur protesters
The People Against Fur Trade group took to the east end of Princes Street for a protest march on 18 January 2000. Photo: Phil Wilkinson
. Foot of the Walk
This is what the foot of Leith Walk looked like on 29 June 2000, prior to its £4m facelift of the Newkirkgate shopping centre. Photo: Pamela Grigg
. Lorry Drivers protest
On 11 September 2000, lorry drivers drove slowly through the city in protest to the tax on fuel. Photo: Susan Burrell
. The trams
Workmen can be seen here continuing to work on the Edinburgh tram project on Princes Street, on 30 September 2009. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
. Calcutta Cup
Scotland captain Andy Nicol holds up the Calcutta Cup after Scotland defeated England 19-13 at Murrayfield, 2 April 2000. Photo: Ian Rutherford
. Jacobite re-enactment
Jacobite enthusiasts in full highland costume take part in a commemoration on the anniversary of the 1745 Battle of Prestonpans outside Holyrood, on 21 September 2007. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
9. Murrayfield flooding
Following heavy rainfall in April 2000, Murrayfield Stadium was flooded. Here you can see the head groundsperson Heath MacKinnon as she wades through the water. Photo: Paul Chappells
10. Anti-capitalism demo
Here you can see the ‘Reclaim the Street’ anti-capitalism demonstration as it hit Tollcross, 17 June 2000. Photo: Pamela Grigg
11. Excited fans
Joyous Hibs fans can be seen making their way down Albion Road following the landmark 6-2 victory against their rivals, Hearts, on 22 October 2000. Photo: Tony Marsh
12. 2009 Hogmanay
New Year revellers can be seen here gathering on Princes Street on 31 December 2009 - it was estimated that around 80,000 people attended the festivities in the capital. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images