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.
13. Motorbike leathers 1980
Boys in black leathers with their Honda motorbike in Edinburgh, May 1980. Photo: Albert Jordan
14. Salvation Army hostel 1980
Exterior of the Salvation Army hostel at the foot of the Pleasance in Edinburgh, June 1980. Photo: George Smith
15. Green Goddess at Redford 1980
A Green Goddess fire engine arrives at Redford barracks in Edinburgh in November 1980. Photo: Stan Warburton
16. Bus driver Santa 1980
Lothian Region Transport bus driver Willie Combe dressed as Santa to deliver presents to children's homes in the area in December 1980. Photo: Bill Newton