The Scottish capital was a very different place when Danny Boyle’s big screen adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s Edinburgh-set novel Trainspotting hit cinemas in February 1996.
For one thing, our world-famous Hogmanay street party was free, while Fibber Magees, winner of the Evening News ‘Pub of the Year’ award in ‘96, was still pouring pints.
Scroll through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1996 – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.
21. Waverley Shopping Centre
The Waverley Shopping Centre, now Waverley Mall, looked very different in 1996. Photo: JON SAVAGE
22. Kevin Harper scores
Kevin Harper scores Hibs first goal against Dundee United at Easter Road in 1996. Photo: Jeremy Stockton
23. Janitors' strike
Schools in Edinburgh closed in winter 1996 as janitors staged a wildcat strike outside the City Chambers. Photo: TINA NORRIS
24. Hendry wins again
Stephen Hendry wins the Evening News Sports Personality Award for 1996 Photo: BILL HENRY