Scotland retro: 41 of the best photos taking you back to the 80s, from famous faces to lost landmarks

These nostalgic photos capture life in Scotland during the 80s, featuring the highs and lows of an unforgettable decade.

Bargain-hunters are seen queuing for the winter sales at a legendary lost department store, a famous feline is pictured with her security escort, and some of the biggest bands of the decade, including Simple Minds and the Bay City Rollers, are shown meeting fans.

Elsewhere, shipyard workers walk out over proposed job cuts, a huge queue forms for the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition, and a celebrated cinema is pictured during its final days.

This retro photo gallery shows how much has changed in the three-and-a-half decades since the 80s came to a close.

A major landmark is seen being ripped down, while elsewhere a shiny new shopping centre is unveiled, and an iconic figure is on the move.

These photos also depict some of the lighter moments of the 80s, from a runaway bear to the World Haggis Eating Championship, and some spectacular yo-yo skills.

Do these pictures bring back any memories for you? What were your favourite things about the 80s, and what do you miss most?

If you’re after more 80s nostalgia, check out our list of the things we all wish we did back then, but we probably didn’t.