Shanks said no Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: The bottom is Slateford Road. Wasn't too sure of the top one Think the top one is also Slateford at top of Robertson Avenue, church is gone but you can see Johnny Hamilton's shop Edited July 5, 2018 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Close, it's off Springvalley Gardens. What's the story with the Wild West place anyway, as that's a recent picture, presumably there is a history to it? Apparently it was designed to advertise an American style furniture shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Close, it's off Springvalley Gardens. What's the story with the Wild West place anyway, as that's a recent picture, presumably there is a history to it? I think it was to promote an american carpet company that opened nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Close, it's off Springvalley Gardens. What's the story with the Wild West place anyway, as that's a recent picture, presumably there is a history to it? I think it was to promote an american carpet company that opened nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Nookie Bear said: Apparently it was designed to advertise an American style furniture shop. 2 minutes ago, Dino Velvet said: I think it was to promote an american carpet company that opened nearby. That’s it. Upstairs place, all wooden decor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 8 minutes ago, Morgan said: I’m wrong! It was almost opposite Station Road they lived. Above a Chinese restaurant? Probably around number 42, the Imperial Chinese was there when i was a boy 40 odd years ago and still is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, The Frenchman Returns said: Probably around number 42, the Imperial Chinese was there when i was a boy 40 odd years ago and still is It was right on a corner, opposite a wee row of shops. If you turned right as you left the building and sharp right again, I think the street going up a hill began with a ‘B’? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bee Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Boozyuzi said: Anyone know whereabouts the Haymarket Curling Rink was located before it moved to Murrayfield in 1980 ish? It was more or less where the tram stop is now. Anyone any idea when the shops at Haymarket across from Ryries in front of the old car park were taken away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Morgan said: It was right on a corner, opposite a wee row of shops. If you turned right as you left the building and sharp right again, I think the street going up a hill began with a ‘B’? Belgrave Terrace leading onto Clermiston Terrace/Road Edited July 5, 2018 by The Frenchman Returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 47 minutes ago, Morgan said: I’m wrong! It was almost opposite Station Road they lived. Above a Chinese restaurant? and they could have boarded a train to North Berwick from Station Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 2 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Morningside A wee bit of info on this. http://www.edinburghspotlight.com/2010/06/review-wild-west-edinburgh-morningside/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: The bottom is Slateford Road. Wasn't too sure of the top one 1 hour ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Think the top one is also Slateford at top of Robertson Avenue, church is gone but you can see Johnny Hamilton's shop Just realised it was the same looking in the other direction. Just took one look at the top one and thought it was on the bridge at Albion road and Easter. Didn’t even look at the road in the distance, pretty obvious oncebyou do. Ah well, back to the training school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Some things never change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 3 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Muirhouse prefabs 1951 Jeezo, I've never seen pics of this before. My mum's brother and his wife lived there. I can remember staying there for a few days in the very early 1960s. My folks used to say the houses were utter death traps due to awful electrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 7/4/2018 at 23:39, Maroon Sailor said: Where is this please ? I remember going there with my dad when I was very young , early 1960s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, NANOJAMBO said: Where is this please ? I remember going there with my dad when I was very young , early 1960s. Ingliston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NANOJAMBO Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just now, Maroon Sailor said: Ingliston Cheers. I was thinking of a track that was out near what is now Charwood restaurant on A702. Keep up the good work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 On 7/3/2018 at 21:24, ando1504 said: Inverleith Row The house on left of picture is where my missus lived when I first met her. She only rented, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Churchhill Edited July 6, 2018 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Bruntsfield Place Mardale Crescent Edited July 6, 2018 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaymarketJambo Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 14 hours ago, Ally Bee said: It was more or less where the tram stop is now. Anyone any idea when the shops at Haymarket across from Ryries in front of the old car park were taken away? Walker Sports - International Mens hairdresser - Indian Restaurant - Fishmongers - Record Store - Just along the road Murray Tool shop to name a few. RJ Finnie and Bros newsagents across the road in Morrison Street. Also anyone remember the SMT garage at Haymarket Terrace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 14 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Belgrave Terrace leading onto Clermiston Terrace/Road That’s it! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 14 hours ago, The Frenchman Returns said: Probably around number 42, the Imperial Chinese was there when i was a boy 40 odd years ago and still is Checked this morning with my wife. It was either number 46 or 48 so, well done to you. Christ knows where I got number 89 from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 another brewery long gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Someone sent me this pic recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: another brewery long gone! Good . Their product is shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: Someone sent me this pic recently The Rat Trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 An early one of the Oak Inn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 9 hours ago, HaymarketJambo said: Walker Sports - International Mens hairdresser - Indian Restaurant - Fishmongers - Record Store - Just along the road Murray Tool shop to name a few. RJ Finnie and Bros newsagents across the road in Morrison Street. Also anyone remember the SMT garage at Haymarket Terrace? Remember the SMT Garage well, also remember when it was an army garage for six years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ando1504 Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Went on a wee clickabout, and ended up here; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martello_tower One of only 3 in Scotland, the other 2 are in Orkney. Then here; https://canmore.org.uk/site/51960/edinburgh-leith-docks-martello-tower 1809. A 'Martello Tower' was erected on Mussel Cape Rocks at a cost of 17,000 pounds as part of a scheme to defend the new docks and the City of Edinburgh against possible attack during the Napoleonic Wars. The invasion never came, and the tower was left to decay until 1850 when it was renovated by the Royal Engineers and occupied by artillerymen from Leith until 1869. The Tower is now land-locked, and a key remains in the possession of Forth Ports plc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Is that a garage to the left of the Bingo, don’t remember that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Is that a garage to the left of the Bingo, don’t remember that. Neither do I - Hard to tell but first thoughts for me as well it was a car showroom. Looks like one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 6, 2018 Author Share Posted July 6, 2018 (edited) Hailesland Road Edited July 6, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 6 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Is that a garage to the left of the Bingo, don’t remember that. It was a timber yard I bought my first garden shed from there. Also the Hamilton Inn was also in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegranty Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) The Port Hamilton was the pub on the right of the bingo,I had many a pint in there. Edited July 7, 2018 by weegranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 hour ago, weegranty said: The Port Hamilton was the pub on the right of the bingo,I had many a pint in there. Yes it was. At least I got Hamilton right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: The building behind and left of the clock is currently being demolished. I have no idea what is taking its place but, if I was a betting man my money would be on flats/apartments. Edited July 7, 2018 by John Findlay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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¼½¾ Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Piershill, where Morrisons is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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