Mikey1874 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 to finally see work has started. I can feel the seethe and foaming of mouths from the east side of Edinburgh! They are funny Adds to the joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 There's actually 2 growing there. Most of the wheatfield S.t's don't see this view of them though. [emoji1] I'm no tree expert but it's the conifer lad that has developed icon status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Yep it's the tallest & was seen from inside the ground for years. As I say, i'm no tree expert and don't have a clue as to it's age but I can't, for the life of me, remember it until I moved up a few rows in the Wheatfield a few years back. .....but it must be saved !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 As I say, i'm no tree expert and don't have a clue as to it's age but I can't, for the life of me, remember it until I moved up a few rows in the Wheatfield a few years back. .....but it must be saved !!! Make Ann Budges seat in the new stand out of it...seems a fitting gesture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrie1952 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Great thread folks.Keep the old memories coming.Cheers for all the great photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 That new Tesco is coming on nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) The map in this link, 1940, shows that the land behind the stand was 2 bowling greens plus the office that's been knocked down today http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/1_MAP/1_map_edinburgh_1940_sw_1509.htm#map Edited November 18, 2016 by godandgorgie2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Sad to see the old stand go... The last of my memories of watching hearts as a boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The map in this link, 1940, shows that the land behind the stand was 2 bowling greens plus the office that;s been knocked down today http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/1_MAP/1_map_edinburgh_1940_sw_1509.htm#map The office was Gorgie police station I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The office was Gorgie police station I believe. Cheers Dave, is that the same building that got knocked down today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I took this pic in 2014 at a pre season game. It's really only been tall enough & viewable for circa 20 years from inside the ground depending on where you sat tbh. But it's much older than that. Was in the Main Stand late 90's so that's out, remember it poking up when I sat in G about a dozen years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Cheers Dave, is that the same building that got knocked down today? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Was in the Main Stand late 90's so that's out, remember it poking up when I sat in G about a dozen years ago. It's been visible from my seat in B, row 13 for the last ten years. It was barely visible at first but now is a mini-Christmas tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 It's been visible from my seat in B, row 13 for the last ten years. It was barely visible at first but now is a mini-Christmas tree. Looks great from Row 15, mate....has done for years. Save the tree ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 April this year: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Here's 1 for you. What's this ? [emoji4] soiled pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 April this year: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Decent view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Decent view. It is. If it wasn't for my constant steam of obscenities, the auld racists in the row in front of me and the family that absolutely hate Irish people a few rows in front of them... it would be close to a pleasurable experience watching a game in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott herbertson Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 It is. If it wasn't for my constant steam of obscenities, the auld racists in the row in front of me and the family that absolutely hate Irish people a few rows in front of them... it would be close to a pleasurable experience watching a game in that area. I've just had a great idea . For the new stand we could get ST applicants to tick a checklist of their foibles. We could use a dating style programme to match people up so that all the Celtic haters are in one place, the Neilson haters in another, the Hibs lover in the corner (with a D cap) and the moaning minnies with a large section at the side. There could also be a box you tick if you never use your ticket and we could make these spare seats into a giant swathe -like H (I've been drinking again) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I've just had a great idea . For the new stand we could get ST applicants to tick a checklist of their foibles. We could use a dating style programme to match people up so that all the Celtic haters are in one place, the Neilson haters in another, the Hibs lover in the corner (with a D cap) and the moaning minnies with a large section at the side. There could also be a box you tick if you never use your ticket and we could make these spare seats into a giant swathe -like H (I've been drinking again) Good plan. I'd have to split my time between the can't handle my drink section and the storming off in disgust because Celtic get all the decisions section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I've just had a great idea . For the new stand we could get ST applicants to tick a checklist of their foibles. We could use a dating style programme to match people up so that all the Celtic haters are in one place, the Neilson haters in another, the Hibs lover in the corner (with a D cap) and the moaning minnies with a large section at the side. There could also be a box you tick if you never use your ticket and we could make these spare seats into a giant swathe -like H (I've been drinking again) Celtic haters ? I think we need a bigger boat...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 April this year: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Beautiful, everyone should take as many photos as they can before she vanishes. Keep her alive forever, and make sure you post them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Hard hat ? Hard on mair like. A total trumpet. He has not yet grasped the fact that all he has to do is access the Land Register for the correct details of who owns the land and the securities held over them and not some company's old records in companies house which prove nothing......but I forgot he would have to pay for the information and that's not likely whilst he is saving up for his shares purchase. Facts seem to bother some of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droid Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Beautiful, everyone should take as many photos as they can before she vanishes. Keep her alive forever, and make sure you post them. I'd like more from inside the main stand. Things like the no smoking sign at the toilets etc. The bits that are proper old for e.g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Talbot Buxomly Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) Old maps show a bowling green there. This photo (from 1962) it is hard to tell if it is still there: I'd say that image is later than 1962. The Princes Street (closed September 1965) railway lines look to have been removed and the bridge over the Haymarket to Slateford railway line at Russell Road is missing, just next to the 3-arch viaduct. Edited November 18, 2016 by Sir Talbot Buxomly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) A burst ball! Not got a clue how to post an image on my phone! Interview with Scott Gardner pans round to show a old grey football what's in the picture. Edited November 18, 2016 by Walter Bishop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) failed image post Edited November 18, 2016 by salecc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) The top sections had the best view of the tree. Missed opportunity, should have painted a face on the tree, or put a big giant Hearts scarf or Hearts hat on it. Someone photo shop a hat on top of it? Edited November 18, 2016 by Tosh'sleftfoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 A burst ball! Not got a clue how to post an image on my phone! Interview with Scott Gardner pans round to show a old grey football what's in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The 'win a house' (Miller Homes) game? That's the one. Think we bought three programmes at the inflated price of one pound each was it? Tidy wee profit was probably made. I wonder if the person that won the house that night still live sin the. place; wonder what it's valued at now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgie83 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I'm sure that I read somewhere that we will keep some of the old main stands structure, I think the bottom tier concrete and steel work, and some of the internal structure too, so it will live on in way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I'd say that image is later than 1962. The Princes Street (closed September 1965) railway lines look to have been removed and the bridge over the Haymarket to Slateford railway line at Russell Road is missing, just next to the 3-arch viaduct. Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat_RPG Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) From my seat. Tree standing proud! Edited November 19, 2016 by Dat_RPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 My pic... with a rainbow and the tree in fine view. Can't embed on my phone. Someone else feel free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Just trying something... Edited November 19, 2016 by The Earl of Mothsbery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 https://goo.gl/photos/7rnBL4MiKgfvLXCX7 Nov last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat_RPG Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Just trying something... Christ, wasn't expecting to see a photo of Derek Riordan this morning. That's put me off my breakie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Spend any nights there, Dave? you would have jonno when you had your drunken fall in section N lifted and kept in overnight. Breach of the peace Monday court appearance lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Just trying something...Tony Mowbray heid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 The attached OS map from 1948 shows that the area now occupied by the offices and the associated car park was a tennis court at that time! The nursery was called Tynecastle Child Garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Does Gardiner have to have his face on every public release going? Surely there's someone that is literate & has more finesse at the club? Edited November 19, 2016 by Craigieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 My pic... with a rainbow and the tree in fine view. Can't embed on my phone. Someone else feel free! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Does Gardiner have to have his face on every public release going? Surely there's someone that is literate & has more finesse at the club? Seeing as the remit for the building of the new stand is entirely his, aye, he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullen13 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The views from the new Restaurant at the top of the new stand are going to be stunning judging by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Lambretta Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 It sure is. It also has the potential to make some serious money for us with special hospitality packages at specific time of the year overlooking the castle. The views from the new Restaurant at the top of the new stand are going to be stunning judging by that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) The recent Scotland v Macedonia U21s game. Tree definitely in attendance. Edited November 19, 2016 by ...a bit disco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 It sure is. It also has the potential to make some serious money for us with special hospitality packages at specific time of the year overlooking the castle. Yeah, Xmas party nights, NYE With a view of the fireworks... If they serve decent enough food it should be able to open 7 nights a week. I don't think that's the plan but you never know. If it was me I'd have it serving steak and seafood. Most jambos would head there for birthdays and special occasions instead of the usual haunts in town if the food was to the same standard! The views of the castle and some decent reviews would help draw foodies from further afield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Yeah, Xmas party nights, NYE With a view of the fireworks... If they serve decent enough food it should be able to open 7 nights a week. I don't think that's the plan but you never know. If it was me I'd have it serving steak and seafood. Most jambos would head there for birthdays and special occasions instead of the usual haunts in town if the food was to the same standard! The views of the castle and some decent reviews would help draw foodies from further afield! The club are also looking beyond the stadium to generate further revenues. All very exciting indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 The club are also looking beyond the stadium to generate further revenues. All very exciting indeed.Do you know what they are looking at MP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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