1999 : The Scottish Parliament is opened by Queen Elizabeth in the Assembly Hall on The Mound 2002 : A major fire destroys part of the Cowgate and buildings on the South Bridge 2003 : MTV Europe Music Awards held at Ocean Terminal , Leith 2004 : The Scottish Parliament Building opens 2005 : An estimated 225,000 people march through the city as part of the " Make Poverty History " campaign , calling on world leaders to act at the G8 summit being held at Gleneagles
MTV Europe Music Awards
2003 MTV Europe Music Awards
Timeline of Edinburgh history