David Bowie on stage at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, during the 'Serious Moonlight' tour, June 1983.David Bowie on stage at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, during the 'Serious Moonlight' tour, June 1983.
David Bowie on stage at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, during the 'Serious Moonlight' tour, June 1983.

80s Edinburgh: 18 amazing photos of Edinburgh in 1983, including legendary David Bowie concert

We’ve trawled through the archives to bring you 18 incredible photos of Edinburgh in 1983

Nineteen-Eighty Three was a memorable year in Edinburgh – especially for David Bowie fans, who got to see the music icon performing a massive outdoor show at Murrayfield Stadium.

But there was plenty of other stuff going on in the Capital, too, as you will see. Take a look through our photo gallery for a nostalgic trip back to Edinburgh in 1983.

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