We’ve taken another look back in our archives to find out what people living in Edinburgh in the 1980s were doing with their time, looking specifically at the years from 1985-1989.
The Commonwealth Games came to the city in 1986, with the opening ceremony and athletics events held at Meadowbank Stadium. While locals took to the streets to protest against the controversial Poll Tax in 1989.
5. Christmas tree
Men from construction company Laing's, working at the High Steet in Edinburgh, decorated their crane with a Christmas tree in December 1985. Photo: Stan Warburton
6. Flag ceremony
The Commonwealth Games flag was handed over to Edinburgh Lord Provost Dr John McKay at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade by Alderman Sallyanne Atkinson, Lord Mayor of Brisbane, where the games were staged in 1982. Photo: Joe Steele
7. Portobello by-pass
The first traffic uses the new Portobello by-pass road in November 1986. Photo: Stan Warburton
8. Christmas lights
Christmas lights and Christmas decorations strung across George Street in Edinburgh, December 1986. Photo: National World