Today, we’re looking at Edinburgh as it was in 1982 – to see just how much Scotland’s capital has changed in 42 years.
It was an eventful year, that's for sure. E.T, the Extra-Terrestrial was released in UK cinemas, the 1982 FIFA World Cup was held in Spain and won by Italy, and Michael Jackson released his seminal album, Thriller, which went on to become the bestselling album of all time.
On Edinburgh soil, 1982 is remembered for papal visit, Falklands War protests, bin strikes, and a Rolling Stones concert, among other things.
Have a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to 1982 – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.
On Edinburgh soil, 1982 is remembered for papal visit, Falklands War protests, bin strikes, and a Rolling Stones concert, among other things.
![Labour candidate Alistair Darling (centre) and his supporters Val Woodward and Ian Newton when the Regional Council election results come in at Meadowbank stadium, May 1982.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ4MDI1MDcxLTc2NzgtNDdhYi1hZDk0LTAwNjZmMjc3NjQyMjo3MTBkYWZkOS04ZGUyLTRhNjQtODk1OC1iMDk2ODM0ZGM4ODk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
9. Alistair Darling wins - council results 1982
Labour candidate Alistair Darling (centre) and his supporters Val Woodward and Ian Newton when the Regional Council election results come in at Meadowbank stadium, May 1982.Photo: Bill Stout
![Prince Charles, honorary colonel-in-Chief of the Paratroop Regiment, presented their colours at Redford barracks in Edinburgh, May 1982. Scottish comic Billy Connolly was one of the guests.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjVjZTBiNDBkLTA5OWItNGYzYi05NmE2LTkxOWIyOWNiN2IyZDo4YjY0MThmMC05MjJlLTQ5YTctODYwYy1hOWZjMTg0MTYyNmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
10. Billy Connolly at Redford Barracks 1982
Prince Charles, honorary colonel-in-Chief of the Paratroop Regiment, presented their colours at Redford barracks in Edinburgh, May 1982. Scottish comic Billy Connolly was one of the guests.Photo: Denis Straughan
![Straight from the Woods at the Palladium Theatre during Edinburgh Festival 1963 - Rory McEwen and Alex McEwen and Carolyn Hester.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmY2MjdmN2NmLWE1ZjgtNGMzZC1iMTZiLWMwOWEzYWU4YjUxNDowYWZhM2VjMi04NTQ1LTRmNTAtYmU5Ni00YzRhMjhhNDM1YjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
11. Straight from the Woods, 1982
Straight from the Woods at the Palladium Theatre during Edinburgh Festival 1963 - Rory McEwen and Alex McEwen and Carolyn Hester.Photo: Unknown
![Children in fancy dress for the Davidson's Mains and Cramond Gala day in Edinburgh June 1982.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjU1MGZkZDgzLTQ4YzQtNDhiNy05ODljLWYxMjdjMTYyMjNjYzphZGJjNGNkMS0zYzI2LTRmNjMtOWYwNS04MWFiOGUwYzMxNjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
12. Davidson's Mains Gala 1982
Children in fancy dress for the Davidson's Mains and Cramond Gala day in Edinburgh June 1982.Photo: Ian Porteous