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 BST
Updated 5th Jan 2023, 11:00 BST
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.
The Clean up after the MTV Europe music awards came to Edinburgh in 2003. The event was hosted in a big top tent at Ocean Terminal in Leith, with stars including Justin Timberlake, The Black Eyed Peas and Beyonce in attendance.
Photo by Phil Wilkinson. Photo: Phil Wilkinson
MTV Music held a special event in Princes Street Gardens ahead of the awards ceremony at Ocean Terminal. Big screens were put up for a free show in the gardens. Performing were Jane's Addiction, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Chemical Brothers, and Vin Diesel showed up in his kilt.
Photo by Cate Gillon. Photo: Cate Gillon
A street performer entertains the crowd on the Royal Mile during the 57th Edinburgh Festival Fringe on August 5, 2003. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images. Photo: Scott Barbour