As we reach the end of 2023, we’ve taken another delve into our photo archive to find out what life was like living 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 a wide range of shops and facilities on offer at the new facility on the edge of the city.
1. The Gyle
Shoppers pour through the doors on the day the Gyle Shopping Centre officially opened in October 1993. Photo: Alistair Linford
2. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Tattoo finale in 1993 involved a blazing Viking boat on the Castle Esplanade. Photo: Contributed
3. Miss Scotland
Edinburgh beauty Queen Sarah MacRae winning her Miss Scotland title in 1993 at Bonkers Showbar in Glasgow. Photo: BILL HENRY
4. Texas
Singer Sharleen Spiteri with her band Texas performing at HMV in Edinburgh in 1993. Photo: Giulio Saggin