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
13. A win for Scotland
Al Killock of Scotland lifts the trophy after securing the victory in the Bank of Scotland Corporate Autumn Tests match between Scotland and Australia on 21 November, 2009. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images
14. Housing campaigners call for affordable rented homes
Demonstrators gathered outside the Scottish Parliament to call for more affordable housing, on 12 September 2007. Shelter Scotland delivered 30,000 postcards to Parliament with public support for the campaign. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images