The first year of the new decade was an eventful one in Edinburgh, with the last remnants of Portobello Power Station cleared by controlled explosion, a visit from Queen Elizabeth II, and a huge concert from Shirley Bassey – fresh from singing the theme to the James Bond film Moonraker the previous year – at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1980 – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.
1. Tiffany's disco exterior
Exterior of Tiffany's discoteque in St Stephen Street, Stockbridge Edinburgh in November 1980. The nightclub sadly burned down a decade later. Photo: Ian Brand
2. St John's Road shopping
People shopping in St John's Road, Corstorphine, September 1980. Photo: Ian Porteous
3. Easter Road railway bridge
The disused railway bridge at Easter Road was dismantled in January 1980. Also in picture, The Drambuie Liqueur Co Ltd sign. Photo: Bill Stout
4. STUC march on Princes Street
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) day of action in Princes Street, Edinburgh in May 1980. Photo: D Ewart