We Scots haven’t always been the most festive bunch - Christmas Day wasn’t even a public holiday until 1958, with most folk working on Boxing Day until it followed in 1974.
But back in the day though the country was still festooned in decorations in December and large crowds would gather to watch the switching on of the Christmas lights.
Meanwhile every big department store had a grotto and a queue of eager children, patiently waiting for their turn to sit on Santa’s lap.
Grab a mince pie, pour yourself a mulled wine and enjoy a journey to Scottish Christmas past.
1. Jingle belles
Nurses singing Christmas carols round the Christmas tree at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1960s Photo: Ian Brand
3. The main attraction
Christmas Tree at Mound - Lights switched on by 8 year-old Thomas Forrest. General View - As children sing Christmas carols 1959 Photo: Unknown
4. Window shopping
Christmas window displays in Patrick Thomsons on North Bridge in Edinburgh. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood