Check out these incredible old pictures, showing Edinburgh as it looked in 1980.
We’ve had a rummage thgrough the photo archives of the Evening News to bring you 17 memories of Edinburgh life in 46 years ago.
Scroll through our photo gallery for a trip back in time – and please let us know your own memories in the comments section.

9. South Bridge primary school 1980
Exterior of South Bridge primary school behind James Thin book shop in Infirmary Street Edinburgh, January 1980. Photo: Crauford Tait

10. Grassmarket antiques shops 1980
Exterior of antiques shops in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh, March 1980. Photo: Alan MacDonald

11. Queen visits Ferranti 1980
Queen Elizabeth II visits the Ferranti electronics factory at Silverknowes Edinburgh in July 1980. The Queen smiles at the Handle With Care sign on the box. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood Crauford Tait

12. George Hunter of the Monarchs 1980
George Hunter of the Edinburgh Monarchs speedway team in April 1980. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood


