Anyone who grew up in Scotland will know that it's home to some of the tastiest and most unique sweets in the world. Whether you were a child in the 1960s or the 1990s, you're sure to have eaten many yummy treats you still remember today.
While some Scottish delicacies, such as tablet and shortbread, are world-famous, others are a bit more niche. From Creamola Foam to Irn-Bru bars, the country has produced some amazing treats over the years.
Unfortunately, a lot of goodies that were popular decades ago are no longer in fashion. Some you can't even buy anymore, though they will live on in our memories forever.
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Here are six sweets that you will only remember if you grew up in Scotland.
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McCowan's Highland Toffee
If you grew up anywhere in Scotland in the 90s or 2000s, the sight of this familiar packaging will take you straight back to your childhood. The toffee bars were one of the chewiest substances known to man, and pulled out many a loose tooth.
It was worth it though, for the taste. That buttery, sweet flavour can never been forgotten.
Lucky Tatties
This traditional Scottish confectionary goes back way further than Highland Toffee. It got its name in the 1960s, when sometimes a small charm or toy would be found inside.
The sweet itself was relatively large, consisting of white fondant covered in cinnamon powder. You can still find them if you look hard enough, but it's safe to say Lucky Tatties are a true throwback.
Soor plooms
A staple in Scottish pick-and-mix shops for decades, Soor plooms are a distinctly sour and fruity boiled sweet that taste like nothing else. They originated in the Scottish Borders town of Galashiels, and 'Soor Plooms' just so happens to be the town's motto.
Luckily, it's still pretty easy to find Soor plooms in pick-and-mix shops around the country. At least one part of our childhood can live on.
Irn-Bru Bar
Similar to the Highland Toffee, this is another chewy bar and may just be even more iconic. Like the Highland Toffee, it was also made by McCowan's.
Unfortunately, the confectionary company went out of business in 2006. Both bars are therefore lost to the ages, though we'll always have the memories of these delicious, neon-orange chews.
Creamola Foam
This is another Scottish sweet that's a proper throwback. Creamola Foam was manufactured in Glasgow and was originally sold in the 1950s.
The unusual product consisted of hundreds of mini colourful crystals that, when mixed with water, would produce a sweet fizzy drink. The original flavours were Raspberry, Orange, Lemon, and Cola flavours, though more were later introduced.
Scottish macaroon bars
This unique Scottish treat is made up of icing sugar, chocolate, coconut, and the secret ingredient: mashed potatoes. Yes, you read that right.
It might sound strange, but Scottish Macaroons have been a favourite in the country for decades. And it's no wonder: the sweet, delicious taste is truly unique.
These days, you can still buy the iconic Lee's version of the bar in supermarkets that uses fondant instead of potatoes.
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