Featuring now classic tracks such as I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) and Letter From America, Sunshine on Leith was the album that propelled brothers Craig and Charlie Reid to international fame and recognition.
Elsewhere, the fizzy lager was flowing in Fountainbridge in March 1988, with the news that Aussie firm Elders IXL’s plan to merge with Scottish & Newcastle Breweries had failed. The highly-controversial bid had seen demonstrators travel down to London to make their feelings known.
We’ve dipped into the archives to transport you back to Edinburgh in 1988.
9. Rhino wearing horn warmer
Floosie the Edinburgh Zoo rhinoceros wears a specially-made rhino horn warmer to protect it from the cold in December 1988. Photo: Jack Crombie
10. Hearts v Hibs 1988
Hibs' Gordon Rae (no 5) argues but the referee sends him off during the Hearts v Hibs Edinburgh derby football match at Tynecastle in November 1988. Final score 1-1 draw. Photo: Hamish Campbell
11. Mother Goose visits Sick Kids
Stars from Mother Goose pantomime visited children staying in the Royal Hospital for Sick Children over Christmas 1988. Photo: Joe Steele
12. Newhaven harbour 1988
Fishing boats moored at Newhaven harbour, December 1988. Photo: Albert Jordan