We’ve had a look through the pictures archives to bring you a dozen images of things people who grew up in Scotland’s capital city in the 80s and 90s will remember.
Let us know your own favourite memories of the growing in Auld Reekie in the comments section before you go.

9. Wester Hailes demolition
Children can be seen here watching the old Westburn blocks of flats being torn down at Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. This picture was taken in January, 1993. Photo: Colin McPherson

10. Palace Hotel blaze
In june 1991, a terrible fire at the Palace Hotel resulted in a prominent corner of Edinburgh city centre being torn down. The building on the corner of Princes Street and Castle Street was replaced in 1995 by a new office and retail block. Photo: Calum McKenzie

11. Little Marcos
Opened in 1980 as Scotland’s first indoor soft play area, Little Marcos was a cool place for kids and a favourite venue for birthday parties. Before shutting in 2008, it welcomed one million children through its Grove Street doors. Photo: Contributed

12. Rugby World Cup
Gary Armstrong of Scotland can be seen here being chased down by Christian Cullen of New Zealand during the Rugby World Cup match played at Murrayfield in Edinburgh, on 24 October 1999. Photo: Ben Radford/Allsport


