Here’s a selection of old photographs chosen from the Evening News archive which illustrate some of the things which youngsters could enjoy nearly 50 years ago.
Scroll through the pictures and get a flavour of what life was like five decades ago for children in Edinburgh.
21. Signing autographs
12-year-old Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni signs records and autographs for fans at John Menzies bookshop in Edinburgh in April 1976. | TSPL Photo: David Lidde
22. Grassmarket Gala
Elain Keating with her balloons during the Grassmarket Gala in Edinburgh in August 1977. | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton
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23. Adopting a monkey
Children from Corstorphine primary school adopted a Diana monkey at Edinburgh Zoo in October 1979 as part of the Zoo's animal adoption scheme. | TSPL
24. Shoe fitting
A shop assistant measures a girl's feet for new shoes at Arnotts department store in North Bridge Edinburgh, August 1979 | TSPL Photo: Jack Crombie