We’ve had a thorough dig through the deep archives of The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News to bring you 27 photographs showing Edinburgh as the city entered a brand new year, a fresh decade, a 21st century and a brave new millennium.
Here are 27 of our best images to recapture the dawn of a brand new century.
5. The big clean up
Council workers on Princes Street faced a huge task following Edinburgh's Millennium Hogmanay street party. | JPIMedia Photo: SANDY YOUNG
6. Scotsman HQ
The Scotsman Publications headquarters, Barclay House, 108 Holyrood Road, 16 February 2000. | JPIMedia Photo: BILL HENRY
7. Bragging rights
Juanjo was the hero for Hearts, as the Jambos finished the season on a high by defeating Hibs 2-1 at Tynecastle and qualifying for the UEFA Cup. | Getty Images Photo: Tony Marsh
8. Moby
Moby was the star attraction at Edinburgh Castle on Hogmanay 2000. | JPIMedia Photo: Neil Hanna