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.
25. Pulling a pint
Labour leader, Tony Blair at Sheraton Hotel , pulls a pint of Blairs Brew. | TSPL Photo: Graham Hamilton
26. All lit up
The Balmoral hotel, illuminated for the Lux Europae festival in December 1992. | TSPL Photo: Colin McPherson
27. Scandic fire
Firemen inspect the Scandic Crown hotel in Edinburgh's Royal Mile after a fire in December 1992. | TSPL Photo: Alistair Linford
28. Thatcher at Prestonfield
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher arrives for the Scotch Whisky Association conference at Prestonfield House hotel in Edinburgh, March 1990. | TSPL Photo: Jack Crombie