That year was notable for many things – and particularly so for the Port of Leith, which was put back on the map thanks to the release of The Proclaimers’ second album. With now classic tracks such as I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Letter From America, Sunshine on Leith propelled twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid to international stardom.
Have a look through our picture gallery and journey back to 1988.
13. Crowne Plaza gap-site 1988
In December 1988, the Niddry Street/High Street gap-site was confirmed as the location for a new Edinburgh hotel (then called the Scandic Crown), which is now known as the Crowne Plaza. Photo: Hamish Campbell
14. Rhino wearing horn warmer
Floosie the Edinburgh Zoo rhinoceros wears a specially-made rhino horn warmer to protect it from the cold in December 1988. Photo: Jack Crombie
15. Super Ally and a different kind of ball
Lady Dunpark ('Butterfly Queen') and Rangers footballer Ally McCoist ('Dragonfly King') in fancy dress at the Sheraton hotel for the Butterfly Ball, in aid of the Marie Curie cancer care charity in December 1988. Photo: Denis Straughan
16. Art attack
A little boy stretches out on the carpet at the annual Children's Art Competition held in the Royal Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Picture taken December 1988. Photo: Denis Straughan