Looking back Edinburgh: 13 photos from 2003 - including snaps from the MTV Europe Awards
Memories of 20 years ago in Edinburgh
By Kevin Quinn
Published 5th Jan 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 5th Jan 2023, 11:00 GMT
With 2023 just days old, we’ve delved into our archives to find photos from 2003, to remember what life was like in Edinburgh 20 years ago.
One highlight that year in the Capital was the MTV Europe Awards, held in a big top tent at Ocean Terminal, with music stars including Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and host Christina Aguilera in attendance.
Scottish Power UK group IT director Jim McEwan is pictured talking at the Business of Collaboration conference at the Caledonian Hilton Hotel in November 2003. Photo by Ian Rutherford. Photo: IAN RUTHERFORD
Grammy-nominated American folk singer-songwriter and author Mary Gauthier performing live at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on November 13, 2003.
13th November 2003.
Photo by Cate Gillon. Photo: Cate Gillon
Deck assistant Strach Prezemyslaw on board the Dar Mrodziezy at the Port of Leith, Edinburgh, on the last day of the Internationl Festival of the Sea, Monday May 26, 2003. The festival featured tall ships, Navy vessels and other craft from across the world.
PA Photo: Maurice McDonald. Photo: Maurice McDonald
Edinburgh v Munster rugby action from Meadowbank. A Munster player is pictured being tackled by Simon Webster and Nathan Nike of Edinburgh in this Celtic League match. Photo by Rob McDougall. Photo: Rob McDougall