For anyone who was living in Edinburgh during this time, a lot of the entries on this list will be very familiar.
Take a look through our gallery to see 12 things anyone who grew up in Auld Reekie during the 80s or 90s will remember.
And before you go, please let us know your own favourite memories of growing up in the city in the comments section.
9. Empire Theatre
Edinburgh’s Empire Theatre was transformed into the Festival Theatre in the 90s, but prior to that it was used as a Mecca bingo hall. Photo: Allan Macdonald
10. Opening of the Gyle
The Gyle shopping centre made its debut in October 1993 - shoppers sporting (ahem!) fetching shellsuits can be seen browsing the premises. Photo: Photo: Bill Henry
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