They capture a very different way of life more than half a century ago, as people swapped pound, shillings and pence for the new decimal currency, and colour TV replaced the old black-and-white sets.
From Eurovision fever to devastating fires, via the new craze of 'whammy-diddling', they reveal the many highs and lows experienced by people around Scotland between 1970 and 1973.
This retro photo gallery features several lost landmarks, including old department stores, a popular cinema, and famous tower blocks.
Queen Elizabeth II, Radio1 DJ Alan 'Fluff' Freeman and one of the biggest TV stars of the day are seen meeting the locals around Scotland, while another big fish proved particularly hard to handle.
Youngsters are pictured enjoying candy floss from the market, cooling down in the water on a hot summer’s day, and sporting hotpants and other 70s fashions in these nostalgic images.
From sweeping aerial views of major landmarks to ground-level shots placing you among the bustling crowds on streets that have changed considerably over the intervening decades, life in Scotland during the 70s is seen from all angles.
Do these photos bring back any happy memories for you? If you’re after more nostalgia, why not check out our look back at some of Scotland’s most popular lost nightclubs and music venues?
13. Live broadcast
Radio1 DJ Alan 'Fluff' Freeman broadcasts live from the Argos Centre, Kirkcaldy, in 1973. More than 200 people turned up to see him, and he was welcomed by Provost John Kay (pictured) | Johnston Press
14. Busy road
Pedestrians brave the traffic at Haymarket, Edinburgh, by Ryrie's bar, in August 1971, before a crossing was installed | TSPL
15. Whammy-diddling
Liz McEwan, from Darvel, demonstrates the new craze of 'whammy-diddling' in July 1973 | TSPL
