Scottish History

Post-war Scotland

These resources focus on recent Scottish history - the decades after the end of World War II. Find out about some of the big stories in the news and the changes in fashion and lifestyle during those years.

Screenshot of Everyday life in the 1950s

Everyday life in the 1950s

This resource explains some of the key events which shaped life in the 1950s and how the end of the war made a difference to daily life.
Screenshot of Everyday life in the 1960s

Everyday life in the 1960s

High rise flats, colour TV, Lego, the Beatles, the first person to walk on the moon - discover what was new in the 1960s.

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Everyday life since 1970

Find out how life has changed between 1970 and today and what new inventions and developments we have seen.

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Updated on: 30 May 2008 The LTS Online Service is funded by the Scottish Government.