EIEIO Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Sirudi said: Babars was always the late night destination of choice after the pub. We loved that place. But I vaguely remember that when getting the overnight bus to London in the early 80’s, it departed from what was basically wasteland behind the restaurant. Can anyone confirm this, as I can’t remember why it wouldn't depart from the bus station at the other end of town? Some buses left from wasteground private operators like Cotters and Parks of Hamilton etc Though not what is now citylink, ie formerly Eastern Scottish, who always left from St Andrews Square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said: Where was this? Lothian Road. That's the Filmhouse building beside Barbars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mars plastic Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1926 1986 Does anyone know when that ceased to be a Wimpy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Mars plastic said: Does anyone know when that ceased to be a Wimpy? Early 90s Became Burger King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sirudi Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, EIEIO said: Some buses left from wasteground private operators like Cotters and Parks of Hamilton etc Though not what is now citylink, ie formerly Eastern Scottish, who always left from St Andrews Square. Thanks. The wife was convinced I was totally wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown user Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sirudi said: Thanks. The wife was convinced I was totally wrong. Yeah but that's kind of their thing to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirudi Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 44 minutes ago, Mars plastic said: Does anyone know when that ceased to be a Wimpy? I used to work in the wimpy in castle street (?) in the 7O’s. I walked in and asked if there were any weekend jobs and they started me as cook straight away. The “bender brunch” had a totally different meaning in those days. The wimpy burgers were excellent !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mars plastic Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 35 minutes ago, Sirudi said: I used to work in the wimpy in castle street (?) in the 7O’s. I walked in and asked if there were any weekend jobs and they started me as cook straight away. The “bender brunch” had a totally different meaning in those days. The wimpy burgers were excellent !! Their mayonnaise was lish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharpie Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: St Leonards Lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 East Market Street Unusual to see an Eastern Scottish bus with blue livery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pap Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1905 The guy centre left looks somewhat out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Pap said: The guy centre left looks somewhat out of place. Good spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Doctor FinnBarr Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 On 11/05/2021 at 15:07, Maroon Sailor said: East Market Street Unusual to see an Eastern Scottish bus with blue livery. I think all the different SMT groups used blue and white for longer distance busses, pretty much an early version of Citylink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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