Five decades later, the year 1976 is now well and truly history - but these great pictures selected from the Evening News archive helps to bring it back to life.
Scroll through the black and white photos, including The Goodies, Tom Baker and the abandoned Leith Central station, to recapture the atmosphere of Edinburgh 50 years ago.
1. The Big Yin
Comedian Billy Connolly pictured with the Scottish Coal Queen Miss Sandra Carruthers, of Cumnock, during the heyday of the Scottish Miners' Gala in Edinburgh, on June 12, 1976 | TSPL
2. Royal walkies
The Queen and Princess Anne walk their dogs in Holyrood Park during their visit to Edinburgh in October 1976 | TSPL Photo: TSPL
3. Bouquet for actress
American actress Lee Remick presented a new Evening News Charity mini-bus to the children of the Royal Blind School Edinburgh in May 1976. The money for the bus was raised by the Evening News Charity Walk. Kirsten Beaton (5) presents a bouquet of flowers. | TSPL Photo: Stan Warburton
4. Bikers' world
A wee boy on his tricycle parks alongside a Suzuki motorbike in Cockburn Street, Edinburgh, in July 1976. | TSPL Photo: Joe Steele