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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21. Drawing the crowds
Pope John Paul II meets the Catholic Youth of Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium during his visit to Scotland. Photo: UNKNOWN
23. Hearts man
A portrait of Hearts player Willie Johnston taken in 1982. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
24. Comic quartet
Barry Cryer, Victoria Wood, Kenny Everett and Billy Connolly, who took part in a TV comedy debate at the 1982 Edinburgh Television Festival. Photo: IAN BRAND