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.
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