The Real Maroonblood Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Cummings the butcher in West Richmond Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 It hasn't closed down I was in the shop today,its best to check youre facts first. you couldn't have been there today it's closed down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trex Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Shandwick sales room in shandwick place.Brentford nylons,hendersons the tractor shop in gorgie road.alexzanders fountain bridge car dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 It was Dingwalls furniture store other Corstorphine shops I remember were Duchess, Sweet Inspirations, Lows, Mr Johns, Woolies, the laundrette that is now Winstons, the old womans sweetie shop near the library, Wearmouths, Newk, BBQ, Tarrys, but one still sends shivers down my spine....... Banks From what I recall Banks sold ornaments and things like that and was next to the Duchess. Everywhere you went in the shop were signs that said nice to look at, nice to hold, but if you break it, we will consider it sold. My mum would point to the signs as we entered and I would follow her round absolutely terrified I would knock something off the shelf. Garton's toy shop on St John's Road. Brilliant wee place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Phamism Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Booked my first lads holiday in a travel agent in Shandwick Place, think it was called Budget Travel, there was also lots of Lunn Poly shops dotted around. I'm sure everyone of a certain age (50's) must have booked a holiday with Martin Frutin Travel. He had shops in Leith and the West end I think. [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I can't remember why but I discovered about the ice rink at Haymarket a while ago and spent a while doing some research on it. It was primarily a curling rink and closed in the mid 70's. My dad took me to some car show there, roughly mid 70's as I was a nipper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 croalls the fiat garage on st johns road corstorphine think it is maybe magnet joinery now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slevinkelevra Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Got my first pair of football boots from Colin Campbell sports down inverleith around 1990, just googled it and it's still there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) Russell Scotts sweetie shop on Gorgie Road. Mrs Doubtfires second hand shop in Howe Street. Fernies toy shop in Dalry Road. Edited March 12, 2016 by Deevers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Anybody else remember the old Waverley Market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 (edited) The Maybury before it was a casino Wrong thread and only my second vodka! But across the road was Camping Ecosse, which made camping sound exotic Edited March 12, 2016 by godandgorgie2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Anybody know College Street Church, a tragic day for my Dad and I 56 years ago, missed a Hearts game somewhere on this date for a wedding. As I was the groom I guess there was some importance in my having to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 The underground market in, Junction Street. Colin Barr's and the Thrift shop down Ferry Road Drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Anybody know College Street Church, a tragic day for my Dad and I 56 years ago, missed a Hearts game somewhere on this date for a wedding. As I was the groom I guess there was some importance in my having to attend. Wrong thread I think but the facts stay the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Anybody know College Street Church, a tragic day for my Dad and I 56 years ago, missed a Hearts game somewhere on this date for a wedding. As I was the groom I guess there was some importance in my having to attend. I think my grandfather was the minister. Roddy Boyd was his mame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I think my grandfather was the minister. Roddy Boyd was his mame. I have no idea, |I have to read her tag on her jacket to remember the wifes name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 is the toy museum still open down the Royal Mile? Museum of childhood, yes its still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'm sure everyone of a certain age (50's) must have booked a holiday with Martin Frutin Travel. He had shops in Leith and the West end I think. [emoji41] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk . I worked in Leith booked all my holidays there in my 20's and 30's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Pizzaland They were far better than the shit that ended up taking over Pizza Hut. I loved Pizzaland. They used to do vouchers in the paper for pizza for a penny. I used them......often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Who recalls Burrows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crete Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Anyone remember Duncan mclarens lock shop at bread street Closed down years ago fond memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Anyone remember Duncan mclarens lock shop at bread street Closed down years ago fond memories Of course! It was actually still there nine years ago though. Next door to that wee pub and opposite the store? Was the wee pub maybe called Tipplers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Jeannie Veitch's Binns Patrick Thompsons Arnotts Allens on the Bridges Grants John Menzies Wimpy Crawfords the Baker Mackenzies Sports Shop Maurice Pollocks John Collier Gilzeans (Fleshmarket Close) Football Programme place near Easter Road - Alan Cunningham? TV Shop on Gorgie Road where we watched the results after the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Anyone remember Duncan mclarens lock shop at bread street Closed down years ago fond memories It most certainly didn't close down years ago. It used to annoy me when I went in for work related stuff as obviously someone who worked there was a hun as all the sample nameplates for doors were the names of Rangers players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 http://duncanmclarenlocksmiths.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) Anyone remember Duncan mclarens lock shop at bread street Closed down years ago fond memories Was sure closed Edited September 29, 2017 by hueyview Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Jeannie Veitch's Binns Patrick Thompsons Arnotts Allens on the Bridges Grants John Menzies Wimpy Crawfords the Baker Mackenzies Sports Shop Maurice Pollocks John Collier Gilzeans (Fleshmarket Close) Football Programme place near Easter Road - Alan Cunningham? TV Shop on Gorgie Road where we watched the results after the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Jeannie Veitch's Binns Patrick Thompsons Arnotts Allens on the Bridges Grants John Menzies Wimpy Crawfords the Baker Mackenzies Sports Shop Maurice Pollocks John Collier Gilzeans (Fleshmarket Close) Football Programme place near Easter Road - Alan Cunningham? TV Shop on Gorgie Road where we watched the results after the game john Collier, the window to watch. Used to live in Cribbers close, played in Patrick Thompsons every day as a wee kid. Was McKenzie's sport shop the huge one at surgeons hall, with all the crossbows, cricket gear etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Allan's record shop, leven st Cafe di Marco, brougham place Antique furniture shop, corner tarvit St Chippy, tarvit st. Marys paper shop, lauriston place Balfour bar Book exchanges, junction st, Daley, easter road, Nicolson square.... Great for comics... Haigs premier meats, fountain bridge Spook market, tollcross Fox's newsagent Barley Bree, Morrison st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Allan's record shop, leven st Cafe di Marco, brougham place Antique furniture shop, corner tarvit St Chippy, tarvit st. Marys paper shop, lauriston place Balfour bar Book exchanges, junction st, Daley, easter road, Nicolson square.... Great for comics... Haigs premier meats, fountain bridge Spook market, tollcross Fox's newsagent Barley Bree, Morrison st. Used to lose time regularly in Allan's record shop, disappointed to see it close down. Loved wandering around the SpookErection market and also over the road to Goldbergs. Gerrys in the Grassmarket. The chip shop on Gilmore Place which had crinkle chips, but don't remember the chip shop on Tarvit Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Used to lose time regularly in Allan's record shop, disappointed to see it close down. Loved wandering around the SpookErection market and also over the road to Goldbergs. Gerrys in the Grassmarket. The chip shop on Gilmore Place which had crinkle chips, but don't remember the chip shop on Tarvit Street. Guilty of buying Boney M, Blondie and other 70s singles there... (12 inch singles, picture discs) SpookErection sold seemingly everything. Saw a big police chase on foot in there, boy throwing sausages... Played kickabout football outside Goldberg's, and skateboard craze late 70s The tarvit street chippy was next to Burlington Bertie's... The old lady used to spit in the fat fryer to see if hot enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 It was called THE OTHER RECORD SHOP ... awesome place plus they had space invaders Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There was a arcade on home street, late 70s early 80s, of which I was one of many playing space I Vader's all day in the summer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11_2NL Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Buzzini's in Rose St. If i was rich or had done some overtime, i headed there for some new threads. Don't know what it is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Buzzini's in Rose St. If i was rich or had done some overtime, i headed there for some new threads. Don't know what it is now. There was one on Cockburn Street too, wasn't there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Smiths clothes shop in bread street , they advertised in the hearts programme, Browns sweet shop outside corstorphine primary, always in there before school . The village where the white lady is now was wee outlets within one complex. Anyone remember what they were, one was a travel agent. Tarrys chippy next to the manse snooker hall, many a supper after a sesh in the corrie inn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Smiths clothes shop in bread street , they advertised in the hearts programme, Browns sweet shop outside corstorphine primary, always in there before school . The village where the white lady is now was wee outlets within one complex. Anyone remember what they were, one was a travel agent. Tarrys chippy next to the manse snooker hall, many a supper after a sesh in the corrie inn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Guilty of buying Boney M, Blondie and other 70s singles there... (12 inch singles, picture discs) SpookErection sold seemingly everything. Saw a big police chase on foot in there, boy throwing sausages... Played kickabout football outside Goldberg's, and skateboard craze late 70s The tarvit street chippy was next to Burlington Bertie's... The old lady used to spit in the fat fryer to see if hot enough. Think the first record I bought there was Ant Music. The boy was throwing sausages Well now we know why that chippy shut down, glad I never used it. There was a arcade on home street, late 70s early 80s, of which I was one of many playing space I Vader's all day in the summer... Best arcade had to be Lothian road. What was the name of the game where four of you could play together and you had wizards, trolls etc and you could collect and use things like spells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Smiths clothes shop in bread street , they advertised in the hearts programme, Browns sweet shop outside corstorphine primary, always in there before school . The village where the white lady is now was wee outlets within one complex. Anyone remember what they were, one was a travel agent. Tarrys chippy next to the manse snooker hall, many a supper after a sesh in the corrie inn. Don?t remember what was in the Village but do remember Dingwalls was there before it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Lawson's timber. Remember going with my Dad when he was doing a spot of DIY in the 80s. He took me into that surf/skate shop next door and bought me some NFL tat they were selling at the time. Glad to see that shop is still there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Lawson's timber. Remember going with my Dad when he was doing a spot of DIY in the 80s. He took me into that surf/skate shop next door and bought me some NFL tat they were selling at the time. Glad to see that shop is still there! Oh aye, Lawsons timber! That's a right old one. Just down from the wee pub on a corner on Lauriston Place? Black and White stoned building but can't remember it's name? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 There was a sweet and ice cream shop that was on slateford road between the railway bridge and the viaduct -it?s now dominos pizza-that was called( and I just know Morgan?s gonna like this ) The Choclate Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Oh aye, Lawsons timber! That's a right old one. Just down from the wee pub on a corner on Lauriston Place? Black and White stoned building but can't remember it's name? Now a really good restaurant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Now a really good restaurant Good to kmow Wife thinks the pub in question was called the Tap o' Lauriston on the corner of Lauriston Place and Lady Lawson Street. Does that sound right to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Berry Menswear. I seem to recall the old guy as a moaning turd. Bought a cracking suit there with huge flares. Thought I was the dugs but in reality must have looked a right ticket; just like everyone else in the 70s. Happy Days. I know the name but can't place where the shop actually was. Do you also remember Cowan Tailoring beside the ABC on Lothian Road? College jerseys and Hi-waisters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 There was a sweet and ice cream shop that was on slateford road between the railway bridge and the viaduct -it?s now dominos pizza-that was called( and I just know Morgan?s gonna like this ) The Choclate Box You're dead right. He does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Good to kmow Wife thinks the pub in question was called the Tap o' Lauriston on the corner of Lauriston Place and Lady Lawson Street. Does that sound right to you? Yeah, was Clerks Bar way back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Caesar Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Does anyone remember the sex shop that was on Leith Walk in the early 80s? I used to pass it on the way to/from school and it was always funny watching guys trying to subtlety sneak in to the place. I can't remember it's name but it used to keep getting raided by the police. I reckon some retired coppers will have a good collection of Strapadicktome's due to them confiscating half the shop's inventory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 There was Berry's menswear branch in Queensferry St Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauline Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Good to kmow Wife thinks the pub in question was called the Tap o' Lauriston on the corner of Lauriston Place and Lady Lawson Street. Does that sound right to you? Aye, Tap o' Lauriston , used to work there 1989. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Tarts 1874 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Does anyone remember the sex shop that was on Leith Walk in the early 80s? I used to pass it on the way to/from school and it was always funny watching guys trying to subtlety sneak in to the place. I can't remember it's name but it used to keep getting raided by the police. I reckon some retired coppers will have a good collection of Strapadicktome's due to them confiscating half the shop's inventory. Was called Private Lines I think. There is still a sex shop there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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