

Edinburgh retro: 18 photo memories of Edinburgh in 1980 - including Heart of Midlothian's league title triumph
Throngs of locals lined the Capital’s streets to welcome home local sprinter Allan Wells, who was fresh from winning Olympic gold in Moscow for the 100m dash.
In the world of football, Hearts, having been relegated for the first time in their history, won the First Division at the first attempt and were back in the top flight by the summer.
Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1980 – and let us know your favourite pictures in the comments section.
Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1980 – and let us know your favourite pictures in the comments section.

17. Black Bull Inn opening 1980
Models with a real black bull at the opening of The Black Bull Inn in the Grassmarket Edinburgh, March 1980. Photo: Bill Newton

18. MIM hockey team 1980
The Murray International Metals (MIM) hockey team at Edinburgh airport on their return from Australia with the European trophy in December 1980 Photo: Joe Steele