Edinburgh and the Lothians had many Woolworths stores, and Capital locals will hold fond memories of the outlets at the Foot of Leith Walk, on Lothian Road, and the chain’s giant flagship department store on Princes Street, which seemed to sell just about everything, from fruit and veg and children’s sweets to the latest toys and household goods.
Truth told, high street shopping has never been the same since Woolies shut up shop back in 2008.
Scroll through our photo gallery to see 17 nostalgic images of Edinburgh’s lost Woolworths stores – and let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.
9. 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
10. Pick 'n' Mix
Woolies' Pick 'n' Mix was hugely popular with children and adults alike. Photo: Third Party
11. Big W
The vacant Big W Woolworths store at Harry Lauder Road, which was to become a garden centre in 2009. Photo: TSPL
12. 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