Anybody who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s will know that sweeties back then were a lot different to what we have today.
While some Scottish delicacies, like tablet and shortbread, span generations and are as popular as ever, others only live on in the memories who grew up with them.
We previously reported on popular sweets that you might remember if you grew up in the 1990s or 2000s. Now, we're going back even further.
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There are many sweeties that were popular in Glasgow in the 1950s and 1960s that are either considerably harder to find these days, or just flat out don't exist any more.
Here is a roundup of six sweets you might remember if you grew up in Scotland in the 1960s and 1970s.
Cola Cubes
Cola Cubes (also known as Kola Kubes) are, as the name suggests, cube-shaped boiled sweets that are cola-flavoured.
A retro favourite, it would have been hard to find a pick-and-mix shop back in the day that didn't have a glass jar full of these tasty sweeties.
Chocolate cigarettes
While it's obvious why these were taken off of children's sweetie shelves, those who grew up with chocolate cigarettes will no doubt have fond memories of them.
Consisting of sticks of chocolate wrapped in paper and placed in boxes designed to look like cigarette cartons, the product was undoubtedly of its time.
Lucky tatties
This traditional Scottish sweet originally got its name in the 1960s, when they used to contain a small toy or prize.
The candy itself is made of a white fondant solid core that is steamed and covered with cinnamon powder. A true throwback.
Sherbet Fountain
Barratt's Sherbet Fountain has been a childhood staple for decades and decades at this point. Consisting of a liquorice stick and sherbet powder to dip it into, eating one of these was sure to give you a sugar high.
While the packaging has changed over the years since its introduction in the 1920s, the iconic shape and colours of the Sherbet Fountain remain to this day.
Creamola Foam
This is one product that is much harder to find in its original form. Creamola Foam was a type of soft drink sold in the form of crystals.
Manufacturerd in Glasgow, the crystals would form a sweet and fizzy drink when mixed with water. There were a range of flavours available, such as bubblegum, lemon, and raspberry.
Soor plooms
Those of you who still go to your local pick-and-mix sweetie shop will know that Soor plooms are still readily available, but it's hard to deny that their heyday was in the 20th century.
Associated with the Scottish Borders town of Galashiels, Soor plooms are round, green boiled sweets that have a sharp and distinctive taste.
Scottish macaroons
Not to be confused with the colourful French biscuits of a similar name, macaroon bars are made out of chocolate, coconut, and potato. Yes, you read that right.
The sweet treat was a favourite amongst fish and chip shops before the turn of the millennium, and as such hold a special place in many Scots' heart.
Did we miss any sweets? Let us know in the comments below!
Article first published on August 12, 2022
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