N Lincs Jambo Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: It is Cheers MS ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo414 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 On 03/05/2019 at 15:11, Maroon Sailor said: Silverknowes golf course by any chance? Never seen it from that angle before but think I recognise the grassy area down the middle of the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Governor Tarkin Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: High Riggs. The only bit that's still there in this view is the castle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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¼½¾ Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Thommo414 said: Silverknowes golf course by any chance? Never seen it from that angle before but think I recognise the grassy area down the middle of the road The block of flats on the left is Gunnet Court. I think this must have been taken from a flat in Fidra Court, just behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 39 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: That copper must have went home with a headache trying to control the traffic. Trams, Horse and Carts, Cars, Bicycles. I wonder what that monument on the island was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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¼½¾ Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: That copper must have went home with a headache trying to control the traffic. Trams, Horse and Carts, Cars, Bicycles. I wonder what that monument on the island was It's the Sinclair fountain. Catherine Sinclair, an author paid for the fountain which was for horses, dogs and people to drink from. It was removed in 1926 and part of the top of it is near the Water of Leith of Gosford Place. There's a monument to Sinclair on the corner of North Charlotte St and Colm St. Remains. Monument to Catherine Sinclair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: It's the Sinclair fountain. Catherine Sinclair, an author paid for the fountain which was for horses, dogs and people to drink from. It was removed in 1926 and part of the top of it is near the Water of Leith of Gosford Place. There's a monument to Sinclair on the corner of North Charlotte St and Colm St. Remains. Monument to Catherine Sinclair. Thanks for that. Will make a point of seeing that next time I'm up there. Find it fascinating these things are preserved. Nearly 100 years ago that fountain was removed Edited May 5, 2019 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inspector Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 11 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Back when I was a young and dashing Inspector of Weights and Measures, I would have to visit to check all the coal scales. Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 13 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: From General Register House looking up the Bridges with the site of the old GPO across to the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 21 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: No bus shelter Jenners, just behind and over from, the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 21 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: There’s an old joke about a ****stretcher who was on points duty at the West End. That’s him right there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 18 hours ago, Lemongrab said: It's the Sinclair fountain. Catherine Sinclair, an author paid for the fountain which was for horses, dogs and people to drink from. It was removed in 1926 and part of the top of it is near the Water of Leith of Gosford Place. There's a monument to Sinclair on the corner of North Charlotte St and Colm St. Remains. Monument to Catherine Sinclair. She exposed Sir Walter Scott as being the author of the Waverley books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Blackfriars Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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¼½¾ Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Jambothump said: She exposed Sir Walter Scott as being the author of the Waverley books. Typical woman, couldn't keep her gub shut, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 59 minutes ago, Lemongrab said: Typical woman, couldn't keep her gub shut, eh? LOL moment there ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Coburg Street 1992 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hook Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 11 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Coburg Street 1992 That garage was owned by Davy Dalziel, an old pal of my dad. I remember going there in my old boy’s Capri to get his petrol and car serviced and them talking football. Davy was head scout at Dundee when Bob Shankley was Manager and Sammy Kean was his assistant and Davy followed them both when they went to Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 Not really history, but thought I’d post as it’s a great photo (IMO obviously ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 03/05/2019 at 15:09, Maroon Sailor said: My old mates uncle bought this or one very similar.Built a garage in his garden to keep it in. Corstorphine or thereabouts I think.Garage is bigger than the house, he must have had a pal on the planning committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 hours ago, jb102 said: My old mates uncle bought this or one very similar.Built a garage in his garden to keep it in. Corstorphine or thereabouts I think.Garage is bigger than the house, he must have had a pal on the planning committee. Available for the cup final? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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south morocco Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 On 03/05/2019 at 15:09, Maroon Sailor said: 4 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1973 Top one at Hopetoun Crescent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 06/05/2019 at 09:36, Radio Ga Ga said: Herriot Mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Leith Street 1974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Sheriff Brae 1870’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Radio Ga Ga Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1845 The Nor Loch drained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 41 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1987 (demolished 2006) I lived in those flats for 12 years. Great place to grow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1987 (demolished 2006) That’s Oxgangs isn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Morgan said: That’s Oxgangs isn’t it? BAR - OX Land, buddy. ?♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: 1987 Hailesland Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 45 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: BAR - OX Land, buddy. ?♂️ I’m thinking, almost opposite the wee entrance to the bottom end of the Braidburn Park? The one at the bottom of Swan Spring Avenue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, Morgan said: I’m thinking, almost opposite the wee entrance to the bottom end of the Braidburn Park? The one at the bottom of Swan Spring Avenue? Yeh that's the one. The block in the picture was Caerketton Court, the one in the middle was Allermuir Court, and the one across Firrhill Drive in Colinton Mains Park was Capelaw Court. Named after the three corresponding peaks of the Pentland Hills which lie a couple of miles to the south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Governor Tarkin said: Yeh that's the one. The block in the picture was Caerketton Court, the one in the middle was Allermuir Court, and the one across Firrhill Drive in Colinton Mains Park was Capelaw Court. Named after the three corresponding peaks of the Pentland Hills which lie a couple of miles to the south. I’ve never heard that before, thanks Gov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 4 hours ago, Morgan said: That’s Oxgangs isn’t it? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: Yeh that's the one. The block in the picture was Caerketton Court, the one in the middle was Allermuir Court, and the one across Firrhill Drive in Colinton Mains Park was Capelaw Court. Named after the three corresponding peaks of the Pentland Hills which lie a couple of miles to the south. It isn’t these flats. The ones you mentioned were about 15 storeys high and built in the early sixties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Real Maroonblood said: It isn’t these flats. The ones you mentioned were about 15 storeys high and built in the early sixties. I lived in Allermuir court from the late 70's to late 80's. I used to rush home from Tynecastle to deliver the Pink News to all three blocks, and I did the Sunday morning paper round in all three blocks. I uset to play long-bangers in that drying green you can see there. It's Oxgangs, mate. The block in the photo is Caerketton Court. Edited May 11, 2019 by Governor Tarkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Riddle’s Court, Lawnmarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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