Woolworths was a high street institution loved by generations of Edinburghers – and especially children, who would flock there on weekends to spend their pocket money on those famous Pick ‘n’ Mix sweets
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 17 imagesof Edinburgh’s lost Woolworths stores – and tell us your own memories of Woolies in the comments section before you go.
13. The foot of Leith Walk
The foot of Leith Walk in March 1969 - picture show Woolworths and Martins the bakers, another lost Edinburgh icon. Photo: Unknown
14. The Woolworth department store, Princes Street
The Woolworth department store which used to occupy the site at the corner of West Register Street and Princes Street. Picture taken March 1982 Photo: Ian Brand
15. Woolworths in Musselburgh
Exterior shot of Woolworths in Musselburgh. Photo: JULIE BULL
16. Wooloworths at Foot of Leith Walk
The statue of Queen Victoria at the Foot of Leith Walk in march 1971. Also in picture Woolworth's. Photo: Albert Jordan