Childhood can be a magical time - and many of our happiest memories often come from that period of our lives.
These nostalgic photos selected from the Evening News archive include everything from the first day at school to Edinburgh’s miners gala day to meeting stars like Sean Connery and Lulu.
Scroll through the pictures from the early 1970s to get a flavour of life growing up in the Capital more than 50 years ago.
5. Jumble sale in the back green
Youngsters holding a jumble sale in the back green at Edina Street Edinburgh in August 1970. | TSPL Photo: Alex Brown
6. All dressed for the parade
Fiona Grieve in traditional Fishwives' costume needs an umbrella for the Fishermen's Walk at Fisherrow Musselburgh in September 1970. | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton
7. Sand pies at Meadowbank
Two youngsters making sandpies in the Commonwealth Games long-jump sandpit at Meadowbank stadium in July 1970. | TSPL Photo: Gordon Rule
8. Back from a school cruise
Schoolchildren wearing souvenir sombreros arrive back in Leith after their cruise to Spain and Portugal on the 'Uganda' in May 1970. | TSPL Photo: Jack Crombie