A generation ago this summer, the Cutty Sark Tall Ships descended on Leith Docks. Thousands flocked to see the famous sailing ships which were festooned in all manner of colourful flags and regalia.
The year also witnessed the reopening of the home of Scottish rugby, Murrayfield, following a multi-million pound overhaul, while on Morrison Street the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) swung its shiny doors open for the first time.
Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995, while the city’s main thoroughfare Princes Street witnessed history being made when thousands participated in Scotland’s first ever official gay rights march.
9. Welcome JJ
Former Hearts player Jim Jefferies was announced as the club's boss in 1995 and would go on to steer the club to Scottish Cup success over Rangers three years later. | JPIMedia Photo: TSPL
10. Festival Cavalcade
The Edinburgh Evening News bus float (which was made up to resemble a vintage tramcar) at the Edinburgh International Festival Cavalcade in 1995. | JPIMedia Photo: TSPL
11. Fringe Sunday 1995
Crowds attend Fringe Sunday 1995 at Holyrood Park. | JPIMedia Photo: JOE STEELE
12. Cyberia
Minecraft creator Chris Van der Kuyl pictured at Cyberia internet cafe in Edinburgh, which was Scotland's first web cafe when it opened in 1995. | JPIMedia Photo: PHIL WILKINSON