Today, most of us will probably enjoy a more leisurely Pancake Day, spent in the comfort of our kitchens with minimal exercise. But in days gone by many people enjoyed the Shrove Tuesday race. Here we take a look back at the races in Portobello in Edinburgh and Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow.
5. Pancake race at Kelvingrove Park 1971
Mina Mitchell wins the Jif pancake race at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, February 1971. Photo: TSPL
6. Portobello pancake race 1980
Portobello women have a practice toss at the start of the annual pancake race along the promenade in February 1980. Photo: TSPL
7. Pancake race at Kelvingrove Park 1971
Mina Mitchell wins the Jif pancake race at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, February 1971. Photo: TSPL
8. Pancake race in Glasgow 1971
Competitors line up at start of Jif pancake race at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, February 1971. Photo: TSPL