Today, we’re looking back in Edinburgh as it was in 1995 – to see just how much Scotland’s capital city has changed in 29 years.
That year was an eventful year for Auld Reekie, with grand reopenings, massive cultural events, and major milestones in the history of Scotland’s capital city.
At Leith Docks, thousands gathered as the Cutty Sark Tall Ships arrived at the old port, while on Morrison Street, the doors of the shiny new Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) swung open for the first time.
Also that year, history was made as thousands took part in Scotland’s first ever official gay rights march, Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns gained UNESCO World Heritage status, and the iconic chase scene from Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting was filmed on Princes Street.
We’ve had a dig through the Evening News archives to bring you 17 photo memories of Edinburgh in 1995 – have a scroll through the photo gallery, and let us know your own memories of that year in the comments section before you go.
13. 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. Photo: TSPL
14. Christmas lights
George Street was decorated with illuminated Christmas greetings in several European languages during Christmas 1995. Photo: TSPL
15. Farewell Meadowbank Thistle
John Bain ex manager of Meadowbank Thistle which relocated to West Lothian and became Livingston FC in 1995. Photo: SANDY YOUNG
16. Hibs on ice
Hibs fans gathered to watch a Scottish Cup tie against Stenhousemuir on screens at Murrayfield Ice Rink on 3rd March 1995. Photo: ALAN LEDGERWOOD