Events making the headlines in 1982 included the Falklands War, the Mary Rose ship successfully being raised from the Solent, and singer Ozzy Osbourne eating a bat live on stage.
On television viewers were tuning into ‘The Young Ones’, cinemas saw film fans queuing to see ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’, and Michael Jackson released ‘Thriller’.
Channel 4 was also launched, with the first Next stores opening their doors on the High Street.
And there was plenty going on in Edinburgh, including a fair bit of showbiz sparkle, a Papal visit and anti-war demonstrations.
Here are 24 pictures to take you back to Scotland’s Capital in 1982.
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13. Dapper Drake
TV and film actor and comedian Charlie Drake holds a photo call outside the King's Theatre in May 1982. Photo: Albert Jordan
14. Sing star
American singer Barry Manilow arrives in Edinburgh with his friend Roberta Kent in January 1982. Photo: Bill Stout
15. Protest power
Members of the Edinburgh Stop The War Committee and CND protest about sending the British fleet to the Falklands in May 1982. Photo: Stan Warburton
16. Day trip
Leith pensioners take a trip on the 'Gardyloo', a former sludge disposal ship, in May 1982. Photo: Stan Warburton