The rustling of a paper bag, the jingling of pocket money and the heady smell of boiled sugar as you open the door. For generations of Scots, the traditional sweet shop was a rite of passage growing up.
While the traditional sweet shop has long disappeared from the Scottish high street, the excitement of heading to the corner shop or supermarket for a sugary treat is something we can all remember from our childhoods, whether we grew up in the 1960s or the 2000s.
We’ve taken a nostalgic look back at 10 of the most beloved sweeties that will transport you back to simpler times.
5. Wham bar
With its garish packaging, the Wham Bar always stood out from the rest - and is an absolute 80s classic. These were introduced in the early 1980s by McCowan's, based in Stenhousemuir Photo: Third Party
6. Cola Cubes
A taste of the 70s, Cola Cubes are a beloved retro sweet. With their chewy centre and hard sugar coating, these little red parcels were hard to resist Photo: Third Party
7. Pineapple Chunks
Pineapple Chunks, with their chewy centre and sugar-coated outside, were the delicious Pineapple version of Cola Cubes Photo: Third Party
8. Sherbert Fountain
Sherbet fountains are another favourite, a yellow tube with white zingy sherbet powder and a liquorice stick, often eaten by dipping Photo: Third Party