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17 things we used to do growing up in Scotland that kids won't do now

By Sean Murphy

Published 4th Feb 2020, 13:18 GMT

The travails of growing up in Scotland could often be magical times for children but they could also be frustrating and limiting in a way that the kids of today in this age of instant gratification just wouldn't understand.

For a little hit of nostalgia, here are 17 things we used to do growing up in Scotland that kids won't do now. (Main picture: the now famous Blue Peter Tracy Island)

An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.

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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.

Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.

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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.

A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.

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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.

Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.

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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.