Today, we’re looking back in Edinburgh as it was in 1980 – to see just how much Scotland’s capital city has changed in 44 years.
It was an eventful year, that’s for sure. In 1980, Portobello Power Station went up in smoke by controlled explosion, Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit to the city, and Welsh singing superstar Shirley Bassey – fresh from singing the theme to the James Bond film Moonraker the previous year – played a huge sell out show at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Scroll through our picture gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1980 – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.
1. Edinburgh in 1980
Scroll through our picture gallery for a nostalgic trip back to Edinburgh in 1980.Photo: Third Party
2. STUC march on Princes Street
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) day of action in Princes Street, Edinburgh in May 1980.Photo: D Ewart
3. St John's Road shopping
People shopping in St John's Road, Corstorphine, September 1980.Photo: Ian Porteous
4. Easter Road railway bridge
The disused railway bridge at Easter Road was dismantled in January 1980. Also in picture, The Drambuie Liqueur Co Ltd sign.Photo: Bill Stout