Here’s a look at some of Edinburgh’s hotels in the 1980s and 1990s - ranging from fires to refurbishments to famous guests.
This selection of old photos from the Evening News archive includes the re-opening of the Balmoral Hotel - previously the North British - after major refurbishment, the Caledonian Hotel’s 90th birthday, the development of what is now the Radisson Blu on the Royal Mile and much more.
Scroll through the pictures and get a glimpse of life in the Capital 30 and more years ago.
9. All clean
Exterior of the Caledonian Hotel at the east end of Princes Street Edinburgh, after being cleaned in June 1982. | TSPL Photo: Ian Brand
10. Free punch
Julie Vincent, beverage manager at the Mount Royal hotel handed out free hot punch to Princes Street shoppers when heavy snow hit Edinburgh in January 1987. | TSPL Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
11. Gap site due for hotel
The Greenside Place gap site in Edinburgh - where the Omni centre now stands - was due in August 1988 to become the location of a 260-bedroom, four-star Hospitality Inn hotel along with offices and parking. It had previously been earmarked for new BBC headquarters. | TSPL Photo: Albert Jordan
12. Dunbar hotel on fire
Flames coming through the roof as fire spreads through the Belle-Vue hotel in Dunbar, February 1989. The hotel was completely destroyed. | TSPL Photo: Derek McNaughton