There was plenty going on in the world in 1965 - the year of the first space walk and the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill.
The Vietnam War was entering its 10th year, while in the UK the death penalty was abolished and the 70mph speed limit introduced.
In Scotland the first section of the M8 motorway opened, singer Marti Pellow was born, and Cassius Clay fought an exhibition bout at Paisley Ice Rink.
5. In with the new
Dame Jean Roberts, Chairwoman of Cumbernauld New Town with some children on the climbing frame in a playground in 1965. | National World
6. Off for a trot
Pony and cart on Portobello beach Edinburgh, September 1965. | Johnston Press Resell
7. Old town
Aerial view of the St James Square area and Leith Street, Edinburgh just before it was demolished in 1965. | Johnston Press Resell
8. Good material
Some 'Coventry Climax' vehicles at the Scottish Materials Handling exhibition at Glasgow's Kelvin Hall in 1965. | National World