The photos include shots of big occasions - nativity plays, concerts, harvest festivals - as well as special events, such as a pupils' dog show and VIP visits. But there are also ordinary classroom scenes and old school buildings.
Actress Mary Tamm, who played Dr Who's assistant Romana in the TV series, visits Corstorphine primary school Edinburgh with Labour Scottish Office minister Harry Ewing in October 1978. Photo: Bill Stout
Refugee children from Vietnam - often referred to as Vietnamese boat people - arrived to attend Bonaly primary school, Edinburgh, in October 1979. Photo: Crauford Tait
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