34 Things That Will Give Scots Intense Primary School Flashbacks

    For anyone who has owned a pair of Adidas poppers.

    1. PE usually meant that half the class were in one of these.

    2. Whilst the other half were in one of these.

    3. The solid nutritional value that came from one of these bad boys.

    4. Not to mention the joy you felt when one of these tickled your tastebuds.

    5. Whilst we're on the topic of sweets, you could probably go a Soor Ploom.

    6. Tartan weaving was always a winner.

    7. Scottish country dancing was a legitimate part of PE lessons.

    8. When the mobile library came round and your class got to go in first.

    9. Getting one of these for your pocket money...

    10. This accurate depiction of life around Loch Ness.

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    11. Reading all about Katie Morag's japes with Granny Mainland and Granny Island.

    12. Having these in the playground meant instant access to itching powder.

    13. You could opt to learn how to play one of these instead of the piano or violin.

    14. When you thought there would be something good on BBC2, only to find out it was Dè a-nis?

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    But you'd watch it anyway if there was nothing better on.

    15. These maths books.

    16. Everyone had at least one pair of these for their school uniform.

    17. Until they were usurped by these bad boys.

    18. Having to learn this guy's poems and songs off by heart.

    19. "Mince and tatties" was a regular on the lunch menu...

    20. ...though obviously January 25 meant only one school meal choice.

    21. Music meant learning classics such as this...

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    22. And this.

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    If that wasn't enough for you, here's JLS singing "You cannae shove yer Granny aff a bus". Srsly.

    23. Someone's mum always made tablet for any kind of fundraising event.

    24. Certain sections of the school register could go on for a wee while.

    25. History lessons meant learning all about Mary Queen of Scots.

    26. And the victory of Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn.

    27. The power you felt when you made it to P7.

    28. A lot of your school trips looked like this...

    29. ...and there was always a Christmas trip to a panto, which starred an obscure Scottish celebrity.

    30. The snow had to be REALLY bad for your school to close.

    31. If you lived in a rural area, the same man would deliver your post and drive you to school.

    32. You'll always remember the tension that came with your Cycling Proficiency Test.

    33. Playing British Bulldogs was just like this.

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    Until it was banned by every school in the land.

    34. And if the question of the national anthem came up, you knew which one you'd be singing.

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