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.
13. World Cup warm-up
Scotland's scrum line-up (l-r) Mike Blair, Simon Taylor, Stuart Grimes, Nathan Hines and Andrew Mower (bent over) await restart of play against Ireland at Murrayfield, Edinburgh; September 6, 2003. Scotland were defeated by Ireland 10-29 in this last pre-World Cup friendly tie. Photo: Andrew Stuart/SP: Bill Lothian. Photo: Andrew Stuart
14. Fish
Former Marillion frontman Derek Dick of rock group Marillion, known professionally as Fish, seen here in his home and recording studio at Spittlerig Farm in East Lothian, Edinburgh; July 26, 2003. He had suffered an infuriating spate of power cuts to his studio causing the loss of computerised demo tapes and wasted bookings with session musicians. Photo: Andrew Stuart/NW: Fiona MacGregor. Photo: Andrew Stuart