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.
17. Bus stop
An old man waiting at a graffiti-covered bus stop in Pilton in March 1988. Photo: Alan Macdonald
18. Birds-eye view
Before taking it away for restoration, workmen detach the 'crown' from the very top of the North British hotel (NB hotel/Balmoral hotel) in Princes Street Edinburgh, August 1989. Photo: Alan Macdonald
19. Busker
A busker plays the banjo for a long queue of people waiting to see the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition at the City Art Centre in February 1988. Photo: Stanley Hunter
20. Christmas tree
Crowds gather at The Mound in Edinburgh to watch the lights of the Norwegian Christmas tree being switched on, December 1988. The tree is an annual gift from the people of Norway in thanks for the UK's assistance during World War II. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood