Edinburgh in 2000: 26 incredible photos of Edinburgh life in 2000, 24 years ago - including infamous nightclub

Today, we’re looking at Edinburgh as it was in 2000 – to see just how much Scotland’s capital has changed since then.

It's hard to believe 24 years have now passed since Edinburgh welcomed in the new millennium.

It was an eventful year in Auld Reekie, that's for sure. The year kicked off with the Hogmanay party to end all Hogmanay parties, a young waitress was tragically killed and several others injured when masonry fell from the roof outside Ryan's Bar in the West End, and Hibs thrashed bitter rivals Hearts 6-2.

Scroll through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to Edinburgh in year 2000 – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.

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