They capture some of the country’s proudest moments - along with some of the most surreal - during 1976.
Scotland captain Archie Gemmill is seen lifting the Home International Trophy after victory over England, Elton John fans are pictured queuing around the block to see the Rocket Man singer at the peak of his fame, and 12-year-old Scottish singer Lena Zavaroni is shown signing records for excited fans at John Menzies.
Some of the stranger sights include an elephant stomping around the library, passersby scooping fish from the street after a lorry spilt its load, and workers at a soon-to-open waxwork museum sharing their lunch with the bodiless heads of some of history’s most famous figures.
Elsewhere, a famous landmark is reduced to rubble, as Bonnybridge Power Station is demolished; a young Prince Charles takes charge of the minesweeper HMS Bronington, his first command; and crowds enjoy an Easter day out at the Links market funfair in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
This retro photo gallery also captures the madcap trials for the hit 70s show It’s A Knockout, a sword-balancing trick captivating crowds in Glasgow, and firefighters battling a blaze on a famous Edinburgh street, among other scenes.
Do these photos bring back any 70s memories for you?
1. An elephant never forgets
Indras the elephant at Leith Public Library in January 1976, as part of the Edinburgh City Libraries campaign to remind people to return their books | TSPL
2. Gorbals
High-rise buildings overshadow the Palace bingo hall and Citizens Theatre on Gorbals Street, Glasgow, in February 1976 | TSPL
3. Champions
Scotland captain Archie Gemmill with the Home International Trophy in May 1976, after they beat England 2-1 at Hampden Park | TSPL Photo: Allan Milligan
4. Minesweeper
Prince Charles takes charge of the minesweeper HMS Bronington, his first command, at Rosyth dockyard, in February 1976. He is seen relieving Lieutenant Commander Harry Bates, far left, with First Lieutenant Roy Clare also pictured. | TSPL