Edinburgh in the '90s: 21 pictures looking back at life in the city in 1993, 30 years ago
We’ve taken another delve into our photo archive to find out what life was like in Edinburgh 30 years ago in 1993. The Gyle Shopping Centre opened its doors for the first time, providing locals with an American mall style shopping experience, with thousands turning up on opening day to get a look inside at the shops and facilities on offer at the new facility on the edge of the city.
1. Miss Scotland
Edinburgh beauty Queen Sarah MacRae winning her Miss Scotland title in 1993 at Bonkers Showbar in Glasgow. Photo: BILL HENRY
2. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Tattoo finale in 1993 involved a blazing Viking boat on the Castle Esplanade. Photo: Contributed
3. The Gyle
Shoppers pour through the doors on the day the Gyle Shopping Centre officially opened in October 1993. Photo: Alistair Linford
4. Texas
Singer Sharleen Spiteri with her band Texas performing at HMV in Edinburgh in 1993. Photo: Giulio Saggin