merrymac Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 10 hours ago, Lido said: Remember the spam rolls covered in dust when we scored at Hampden? I do ! never risked it though myself,always looked a bit dodgy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Lido said: Remember the spam rolls covered in dust when we scored at Hampden? I remember the boys selling them on the fitba special trains, ham rolls, cheese rolls or ham and cheese rolls. Boys must have made a fortune back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 18 hours ago, Morgan said: The Iron Duke, in bronze, by Steel was in the gardens in St. Andrews Square. 17 Heriot Row was the home of the author of Treasure Island because, from his window, he could see a small pond in the gardens between Queen Street and Heriot Row. This one confused because I thought he was raised in Inverleith (maybe that's where he was born). Where did the pond thing come from ? His old man designed/built lighthouses IIRC and he used to go travelling with him. Years ago the Sunday Mail reckoned he got the inspiration for the Treasure Island characters from time spent in the Western Isles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 17 hours ago, The Future's Maroon said: Just read through to page 17, amazing thread with some stunning pics. love this sort of thing. My addition, Hutchison House and Moat House Have an interesting fact, they were both built back to front, was only when they got to building the first/second floor the mistake was noticed but they decided to continue anyway, that is why the main entrance of both flats are at the ‘back’ of Hutchison Road. Built in 1958 by Millers unfortunately when I wanted to part Exchange a Moat House flat for a Millers new house they said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 25 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: This one confused because I thought he was raised in Inverleith (maybe that's where he was born). He was born at Howard place, but the family moved to Inverleith Terrace a couple of months later. They then moved again to Heriot Row 6 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 42 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: This one confused because I thought he was raised in Inverleith (maybe that's where he was born). Where did the pond thing come from ? His old man designed/built lighthouses IIRC and he used to go travelling with him. Years ago the Sunday Mail reckoned he got the inspiration for the Treasure Island characters from time spent in the Western Isles. Hi, all I remember being told was that his upstairs room in a townhouse on Heriot Row overlooked the gardens, and there was a small pond there giving g him the inspiration for Treasure Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) On 29/08/2018 at 17:52, Montgomery Brewster said: My favourite beer In the Navy, it's called 'Red Death''. Edit... Beaten to that revelation by quite a few pages. Edited September 7, 2018 by New York Fleapit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 On 31/08/2018 at 01:48, Gashauskis9 said: Yep, Friday nights in the late 80s and early 90s were often spent there. Great memories. Dave Trownson, Chris Turner, Neil Collins.. then his brother Les a bit later. Great days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 On 31/08/2018 at 04:26, Maroon Sailor said: Most have us would have used this facility on Morrison Street Used it? ****** fell asleep in it once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Just now, New York Fleapit said: Used it? ****** fell asleep in it once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, New York Fleapit said: Used it? ****** fell asleep in it once. Always a pit stop coming down from the pubic triangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Always a pit stop coming down from the pubic triangle Speak for yourself! I'd just left a fundraiser for the local church... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Hi, all I remember being told was that his upstairs room in a townhouse on Heriot Row overlooked the gardens, and there was a small pond there giving g him the inspiration for Treasure Island. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Morgan said: Hi, all I remember being told was that his upstairs room in a townhouse on Heriot Row overlooked the gardens, and there was a small pond there giving g him the inspiration for Treasure Island. 2 hours ago, NANOJAMBO said: This one confused because I thought he was raised in Inverleith (maybe that's where he was born). Where did the pond thing come from ? His old man designed/built lighthouses IIRC and he used to go travelling with him. Years ago the Sunday Mail reckoned he got the inspiration for the Treasure Island characters from time spent in the Western Isles. The small garden and pond across the road from his house in Heriot Row gave RLS the inspiration for Treasure Island. His time in the Western Isles gave him the idea for Kidnapped. Seeing a Hibs supporters bus gave him the idea for Travels with a Donkey (OK, I made this one up!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: The small garden and pond across the road from his house in Heriot Row gave RLS the inspiration for Treasure Island. His time in the Western Isles gave him the idea for Kidnapped. Seeing a Hibs supporters bus gave him the idea for Travels with a Donkey (OK, I made this one up!) Love the donkey one Ron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: His time in the Western Isles gave him the idea for Kidnapped. I know how he felt with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 OK, one more historic Edinburgh quiz. This is the last one. 1. Which is higher, the Scott Monument or the clock tower of the Balmoral hotel? 2. Apart from me ( ) which two world-famous Scots attended the Royal High School on Calton Hill? 3. Where is the oldest building regularly used for worship in Edinburgh? 4. Who was the Jock Thompson mentioned in the saying "We're a' Jock Thampson's bairns"? 5. In an Edinburgh museum you'll find "The Maiden". What was it used for? 6. What is the correct name for the so-called "Disgrace of Edinburgh"? 7. Where was The Wells o' Wearie? 8. Where can you find a very tall monument to the Torpuddle Martyrs? 9. What real-life character was the inspiration for Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde"? 10. Which modern day Hearts player has scored three Scottish Cup Final goals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: OK, one more historic Edinburgh quiz. This is the last one. 1. Which is higher, the Scott Monument or the clock tower of the Balmoral hotel? 2. Apart from me ( ) which two world-famous Scots attended the Royal High School on Calton Hill? 3. Where is the oldest building regularly used for worship in Edinburgh? 4. Who was the Jock Thompson mentioned in the saying "We're a' Jock Thampson's bairns"? 5. In an Edinburgh museum you'll find "The Maiden". What was it used for? 6. What is the correct name for the so-called "Disgrace of Edinburgh"? The Edinburgh monument on calton hill. I think that's it's proper name. 7. Where was The Wells o' Wearie? 8. Where can you find a very tall monument to the Torpuddle Martyrs? 9. What real-life character was the inspiration for Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde"? Deacon Brodie. 10. Which modern day Hearts player has scored three Scottish Cup Final goals? The man my cat was named after, sir Rudolph Skacel. Only managed to answer 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 6. Hibernian Football Club 9 - Deacon Brodie? 10. Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, superjack said: Only managed to answer 3. Three correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Excellent innovative answer on Q. 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 7. According to Google it could be Duddingston or Holyrood Park (I'd no idea whatsoever) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Is Duddingston Kirk the oldest regularly used church? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 23 minutes ago, Tazio said: Is Duddingston Kirk the oldest regularly used church? Excellent! Yes. I would have guessed at St. Margaret's Chapel, which is why I stressed regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 9 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: Excellent! Yes. I would have guessed at St. Margaret's Chapel, which is why I stressed regularly. Is St Margarets just for ceremonial junk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, bikerjambo said: Is St Margarets just for ceremonial junk? I'm not sure. It might be available for sodjer's weddings, and it is occasionally used for ceremonies, but not regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Maple Leaf said: OK, one more historic Edinburgh quiz. This is the last one. 1. Which is higher, the Scott Monument or the clock tower of the Balmoral hotel? 2. Apart from me ( ) which two world-famous Scots attended the Royal High School on Calton Hill? 3. Where is the oldest building regularly used for worship in Edinburgh? 4. Who was the Jock Thompson mentioned in the saying "We're a' Jock Thampson's bairns"? 5. In an Edinburgh museum you'll find "The Maiden". What was it used for? 6. What is the correct name for the so-called "Disgrace of Edinburgh"? 7. Where was The Wells o' Wearie? 8. Where can you find a very tall monument to the Torpuddle Martyrs? 9. What real-life character was the inspiration for Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde"? 10. Which modern day Hearts player has scored three Scottish Cup Final goals? Wells of Wearie, Holyrood Park below Samsons Ribs, abutting the wall of Prestonfield Golf Course, where the shepherd for the sheep taht used to be in the Park lived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 8 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: I'm not sure. It might be available for sodjer's weddings, and it is occasionally used for ceremonies, but not regularly. Damn, I fancied going to church there this Sunday* *Thats a lie, I'm going to lie in my own pish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, bobsharp said: Wells of Wearie, Holyrood Park below Samsons Ribs, abutting the wall of Prestonfield Golf Course, where the shepherd for the sheep taht used to be in the Park lived. Correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 1 hour ago, bikerjambo said: Damn, I fancied going to church there this Sunday* *Thats a lie, I'm going to lie in my own pish You're choosing the better option, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 8. Where can you find a very tall monument to the Torpuddle Martyrs? There's a Scottish Martyrs monument in Old Calton Buirial Ground, a big obelisk thing, dedicated to 5 Scottish Martyrs. The Torpuddle Martyrs though were English. I don't have a clue where their monument is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 4 hours ago, Lemongrab said: 8. Where can you find a very tall monument to the Torpuddle Martyrs? There's a Scottish Martyrs monument in Old Calton Buirial Ground, a big obelisk thing, dedicated to 5 Scottish Martyrs. The Torpuddle Martyrs though were English. I don't have a clue where their monument is. You nailed it. The monument you're referring to was to the Torpuddle Martyrs. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 7 hours ago, Lemongrab said: 8. Where can you find a very tall monument to the Torpuddle Martyrs? There's a Scottish Martyrs monument in Old Calton Buirial Ground, a big obelisk thing, dedicated to 5 Scottish Martyrs. The Torpuddle Martyrs though were English. I don't have a clue where their monument is. 2 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: You nailed it. The monument you're referring to was to the Torpuddle Martyrs. Nice one. Its the Tolpuddle martyrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: You nailed it. The monument you're referring to was to the Torpuddle Martyrs. Nice one. Not according to Wikipedia... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolpuddle_Martyrs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_Martyrs'_Monument Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 36 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Not according to Wikipedia... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolpuddle_Martyrs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_Martyrs'_Monument That's what I was trying to say in my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 14 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: The small garden and pond across the road from his house in Heriot Row gave RLS the inspiration for Treasure Island. His time in the Western Isles gave him the idea for Kidnapped. Seeing a Hibs supporters bus gave him the idea for Travels with a Donkey (OK, I made this one up!) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 7 hours ago, been here before said: Its the Tolpuddle martyrs. 6 hours ago, SUTOL said: Not according to Wikipedia... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tolpuddle_Martyrs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_Martyrs'_Monument It is, of course, the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Almost all the questions I've posed on this thread are from what I was told or taught. But the memories are from several decades ago, so it's entirely possible that my memory has failed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 7 hours ago, been here before said: Its the Tolpuddle martyrs. It's a lovely wee village in Dorset too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Fredrickson Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: It is, of course, the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Almost all the questions I've posed on this thread are from what I was told or taught. But the memories are from several decades ago, so it's entirely possible that my memory has failed me. Does that mean that my answer for number 6 IS correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 21 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: OK, one more historic Edinburgh quiz. This is the last one. 1. Which is higher, the Scott Monument or the clock tower of the Balmoral hotel? The Scott monument, 200 feet to 190 feet. 2. Apart from me ( ) which two world-famous Scots attended the Royal High School on Calton Hill? Walter Scott and Alexander Graham Bell 3. Where is the oldest building regularly used for worship in Edinburgh? Duddingston Kirk 4. Who was the Jock Thompson mentioned in the saying "We're a' Jock Thampson's bairns"? The minister at Duddingston,who referred to his congregants as his bairns. 5. In an Edinburgh museum you'll find "The Maiden". What was it used for? It is a guillotine, used to decapitate people. 6. What is the correct name for the so-called "Disgrace of Edinburgh"? The National Monument 7. Where was The Wells o' Wearie? Holyrood Park, near Samson's Ribs. 8. Where can you find a very tall monument to the Tolpuddle Martyrs? Calton Burial ground,maybe. (See earlier discussion on this thread). 9. What real-life character was the inspiration for Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Hyde"? Deacon Brodie. 10. Which modern day Hearts player has scored three Scottish Cup Final goals? If you didn't get this, you're fired! No more quizzes from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Maple Leaf said: No more quizzes from me. Oh, go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cade Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Muirhouse top? Defo Davidon's Mains in the bottom pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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