Maroon Sailor Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 13 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Looking up from bottom of Easter Road. Looking down. Thorntree Street off to left under bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 hours ago, Lemongrab said: Looking up from bottom of Easter Road. Looking down. Thorntree Street off to left under bridge. I think the bottom photo is like the one a few weeks ago that some folk (myself included!) thought was Gorgie Road, looking towards the Tynecastle Arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 On 19/04/2019 at 12:57, Radio Ga Ga said: Going down into Morningside from Churchill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 14 minutes ago, Morgan said: I think the bottom photo is like the one a few weeks ago that some folk (myself included!) thought was Gorgie Road, looking towards the Tynecastle Arms? I think this is the photo you're on about. It was taken from the opposite direction from the one I posted, the boozer being on the corner of Thorntree Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: I think this is the photo you're on about. It was taken from the opposite direction from the one I posted, the boozer being on the corner of Thorntree Street. That’s the one, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 31 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: I think this is the photo you're on about. It was taken from the opposite direction from the one I posted, the boozer being on the corner of Thorntree Street. Nah that’s Tynie Arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 15 minutes ago, gjcc said: Nah that’s Tynie Arms. Oh no it’s not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 The Thorntree not Tynie Arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: The Thorntree not Tynie Arms Correct, Lord Lyon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 70’s ‘Express’ to London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 70’s ‘Express’ to London I wonder how long that took? I’m guessing 8 or 9 hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Destroyed by fire 1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: That the late 60’s/early 70’s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Just now, Morgan said: I wonder how long that took? I’m guessing 8 or 9 hours? I’d say at least 8-9 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Destroyed by fire 1991 Cinderellas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, Morgan said: Cinderellas? Sure is (was) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 54 minutes ago, Morgan said: I wonder how long that took? I’m guessing 8 or 9 hours? Been on that many times. Overnight from St. Andrews Square to Victoria Bus Station in London was 8 to 9 hours. The drivers used to swap without pulling over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 hour ago, jb102 said: Been on that many times. Overnight from St. Andrews Square to Victoria Bus Station in London was 8 to 9 hours. The drivers used to swap without pulling over. That sounds incredible about the drivers! I’ve never heard of that before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 minute ago, Morgan said: That sounds incredible about the drivers! I’ve never heard of that before. I was awake about 5 in the morning and watched the driver stand up to the side and the next guy sit down and continue driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I done the trip many times in the fifties, used to be about 12 hours with a couple of breaks for the driver. Made another trip in the late seventies from St James Square, a bit different as I think there was more freeway driving. Never seen two drivers on any of the trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 9 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Destroyed by fire 1991 But it says they are safe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 This is apparently somewhere on Dalry road. looking at the signs, was there by any chance a Comet store where Maplins was until recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiegus Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Lemongrab said: This is apparently somewhere on Dalry road. looking at the signs, was there by any chance a Comet store where Maplins was until recently? FFs...Eric Browns..lost in my memory bank. Remember now seeing small local bands. Cadiz..Chaser and Phyne Thanx. Some guy used to sit in the front table and play air drums with the band. Rocking 80s. Thanks for the reminder Lemon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiegus Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 And you are correct on its location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Custard Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Lemongrab said: This is apparently somewhere on Dalry road. looking at the signs, was there by any chance a Comet store where Maplins was until recently? Did that become The Clock Bar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Custard Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 46 minutes ago, Rupert Custard said: Did that become The Clock Bar? Answering my own question! Yes, address for both shown as 125 Dalry Rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, Rupert Custard said: Answering my own question! Yes, address for both shown as 125 Dalry Rd. No. This was across the road on the other side . Head back towards Haymarket, on the left before the supermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Eric Browns was where Kebabish Original is now. Address is given as 128 Dalry Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Custard Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Montgomery Brewster said: No. This was across the road on the other side . Head back towards Haymarket, on the left before the supermarket. Ah, got you. Thanks - I was wrong side of the road and everything! Thanks Stuart as well. Edited April 27, 2019 by Rupert Custard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Kirk Brae? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 On 21/04/2019 at 12:11, Radio Ga Ga said: Dumbiedykes 1962 Salisbury Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Lemongrab said: This is apparently somewhere on Dalry road. looking at the signs, was there by any chance a Comet store where Maplins was until recently? Bensons? Was it called that at one point or maybe I’m dreaming ( I know where Bensons / Balmoral / Auld Worthies is and Eris’s Was further along.) Edited April 27, 2019 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Kirk Brae? I was thinking it was the back road into Blackford pond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 57 minutes ago, inspector said: I was thinking it was the back road into Blackford pond It does look a bit like Midmar Drive. I think the photo's been posted before though, and I'm sure the house at the top of the hill is the one top right here on the corner of Kirk Brae/Kenilworth Drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Order Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Rupert Custard said: Did that become The Clock Bar? No. The Clock was where the front of the Lidl car park now is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Natural Order said: No. The Clock was where the front of the Lidl car park now is. The Clock Inn was a classy joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 4 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Bensons? Was it called that at one point or maybe I’m dreaming ( I know where Bensons / Balmoral / Auld Worthies is and Eris’s Was further along.) Benson's Cafe Bar and also ca.lled Buggy's at one point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: Benson's Cafe Bar and also ca.lled Buggy's at one point Cheers was really doubting myself there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Bristo Street 1897 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 1958 Princes Street Gardens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: Benson's Cafe Bar and also ca.lled Buggy's at one point I was at the freebie opening night of Bensons which would have been about 84/85 I think, used to work beside the lassie that managed it hence the invite for the freebie. Think her man owned a successful mobile disco place around Lothian Road. It was next to the ABC i think, his disco place, not Bensons Edited April 27, 2019 by FinnBarr Saunders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 6 hours ago, FinnBarr Saunders said: I was at the freebie opening night of Bensons which would have been about 84/85 I think, used to work beside the lassie that managed it hence the invite for the freebie. Think her man owned a successful mobile disco place around Lothian Road. It was next to the ABC i think, his disco place, not Bensons Sweet Inspirations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 minute ago, been here before said: Sweet Inspirations? Not 100% sure on that name but it certainly rings a bell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 48 minutes ago, been here before said: Sweet Inspirations? I remember that as a record shop on the Morrison St side of the ABC. Did they maybe do mobile discos? I've got a vague memory of seeing a van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: I remember that as a record shop on the Morrison St side of the ABC. Did they maybe do mobile discos? I've got a vague memory of seeing a van. Aye they done both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Lemongrab said: I remember that as a record shop on the Morrison St side of the ABC. Did they maybe do mobile discos? I've got a vague memory of seeing a van. 12 minutes ago, been here before said: Aye they done both. We're there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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