17 things we used to do growing up in Scotland that kids won't do now

The travails of growing up in Scotland could often be magical times for children but they could also be frustrating and limiting in a way that the kids of today in this age of instant gratification just wouldn't understand.

By Sean Murphy

Published 4th Feb 2020, 13:18 BST

For a little hit of nostalgia, here are 17 things we used to do growing up in Scotland that kids won't do now. (Main picture: the now famous Blue Peter Tracy Island)

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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.

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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.

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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.

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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.

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