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.
17. Off you go...
Hearts narrowly exit the UEFA Cup, losing 3-3 on aggregate to VfB Stuttgart after a thrilling encounter at Tynecastle on 28 September 2000. | JPIMedia Photo: Paul Chappells
18. Scotland's parliament
Construction work continues on the Holyrood parliament in Edinburgh Tuesday September 19 2000. | JPIMedia Photo: David Cheskin
19. The joy of six
Jubilant Hibs fans make their way down Albion Road following the landmark 6-2 mauling of rivals Hearts on 22 October 2000. | JPIMedia Photo: TONY MARSH
20. Beltane Fire Festival
The May Queen at the Beltane Festival on Calton Hill, 30 April 2000. | JPIMedia Photo: PAMELA GRIGG