Edinburgh in the Eighties: These 24 pictures will transport you back to life in the Scottish Capital in 1982 - including Billy Connolly and a visit by the Pope
Events making the headlines in 1982 included the Falklands War, the Mary Rose ship successfully being raised from the Solent, and singer Ozzy Osbourne eating a bat live on stage.
On television viewers were tuning into ‘The Young Ones’, cinemas saw film fans queuing to see ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’, and Michael Jackson released ‘Thriller’.
Channel 4 was also launched, with the first Next stores opening their doors on the High Street.
And there was plenty going on in Edinburgh, including a fair bit of showbiz sparkle, a Papal visit and anti-war demonstrations.
Here are 24 pictures to take you back to Scotland’s Capital in 1982.
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Channel 4 was also launched, with the first Next stores opening their doors on the High Street.
21. Drawing the crowds
Pope John Paul II meets the Catholic Youth of Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium during his visit to Scotland. Photo: UNKNOWN
23. Hearts man
A portrait of Hearts player Willie Johnston taken in 1982. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood
24. Comic quartet
Barry Cryer, Victoria Wood, Kenny Everett and Billy Connolly, who took part in a TV comedy debate at the 1982 Edinburgh Television Festival. Photo: IAN BRAND