Edinburgh welcomed the MTV Awards (top right) and the tall ships (bottom left) in 2003.Edinburgh welcomed the MTV Awards (top right) and the tall ships (bottom left) in 2003.
Edinburgh welcomed the MTV Awards (top right) and the tall ships (bottom left) in 2003.

Looking back Edinburgh: 13 photos from 2003 - including snaps from the MTV Europe Awards

Memories of 20 years ago in Edinburgh

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.