Edinburgh Retro: 38 brilliant pictures of growing up in the late 1970s, including meeting the stars

From school dinners to autograph signing by a 12-year-old Lena Zavaroni, a childhood in the late 1970s offered predictable routine and surprise treats.

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.

33. It's a Knockout

Boys take part in a barrel race in It's a Knockout at the Craigmillar Festival in Edinburgh in August 1978. | TSPL Photo: Denis Straughan

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34. Visit from Red Rum

Children queue up to meet the racehorse Red Rum when he makes a guest appearance at Dobbies garden centre near Dalkeith in April 1979. | TSPL Photo: Joe Steele

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35. Norwegian parade

A little girl dressed up with flags for the Norwegian Constitution Day (Norway National Day) parade in Edinburgh in May 1977 | TSPL Photo: Bill Stout

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36. Thirties competition

Cranley School for Girls won an 'Edinburgh in the Thirties' competition in October 1978, with the pupils dressed in Thirties fashion to enjoy tea and cakes. | TSPL Photo: Albert Jordan

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Edinburgh Retro: 38 brilliant pictures of growing up in the late 1970s, including meeting stars, school dinners and street party

From school dinners to autograph signing by a 12-year-old Lena Zavaroni, a childhood in the late 1970s offered predictable routine and surprise treats.

33. It's a Knockout

34. Visit from Red Rum

35. Norwegian parade

36. Thirties competition

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