And let us know which sweeties were you favourite growing up in the comments section.
1. Sweet Dreams
Take a look through our picture gallery to see some of the sweets you might remember if you grew up in Edinburgh in the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Photo: Third Party
2. Edinburgh Rock
Edinburgh Rock – that mysterious substance somewhere between candy and chalk, looming large in the memories of every Scottish child who ever made a dash for the gift shop on a school trip and named as a play on Castle Rock, which Edinburgh's most visible monument sits atop – is a stalwart of the Scottish experience for tourists and locals alike. The pastel-hued sweet, with its distinctive crumbly texture differentiating it from lettered Blackpool Rock, was first concocted in the 19th century by Alexander Ferguson – also known as “Sweetie Sandy” – who taught himself to make confectionery in his parents' Doune outhouse. Photo: Third Party
3. Creamola Foam
Creamola Foam was a soft drink - produced by dissolving raspberry, orange, lemon or cola granules in water to create a foaming, fizzy, luminous beverage. Production of the drink began in Glasgow during the 1950s - and Creamola immediately become one of Scotland’s most iconic exports alongside Tunnock’s Teacakes and Irn-Bru. The brightly packaged drink is a staple of many Scots’ fond memories of childhood - and when production halted in 1997 many were heartbroken. Photo: Third Party
4. Kola Cubes / Cola Cubes
Kola Cubes, or Cola Cubes, were like little pieces of geometric joy. Photo: Third Party