2020 was days from ending, the country had just been put into another lockdown and the capital was covered in a blanket of snow - let us take you back to this time last year in pictures.
After such a tough year the sprinkling of snow was a welcome surprise for Edinburgh residents as many ventured out in the early hours of the morning on December 29 to make the most of the first blanket of snow.
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People were snowboarding down the Mound, building snowmen on the Castle Esplanade and having snowball fights across a deserted Royal Mile.
A snowboarder carrying his board back up after speeding down the Mound.
A snowman or snowbear constructed outside Edinburgh Castle under a gloomy night sky.
A deserted Cowgate with no one around after Scotland was put into lockdown from midnight on Christmas Day.
A rare sight of West Princes Street Gardens in December with no big wheel or Christmas Markets due to Covid.
Hunter Square quiet and covered in a blanket of snow.
The Bridges without a car, bus or taxi insight.
A snowman sports a face covering in front of the Grassmarket Christmas Tree.
Heavy snow transforms Princes Street Gardens into a peaceful and undisturbed winter wonderland.
The snowboarders tracks from the top of the Mound.
A picturesque Victoria Street silent in the early hours of the morning.
Street lights glowing over a snow covered Old Town while the city sleeps.
Princes Street and the National Gallery covered in a dusting of snow.
It feels like a lifetime ago from this time last year and the deserted city we experienced at what is usually one of the most quiet times of year.
With all of the Hogmanay events cancelled and Scottish Government urging people to stay at home we could be seeing some similar scenes over the New Year period., minus the snow unfortunately. If you have any pictures to share of our beautiful city tag us on social media or get in touch at news@edinburghlive.com
