The Real Maroonblood Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 52 minutes ago, Mark_Mywords said: It's criminal what has happened to Princes Street. One of the most beautiful streets in the world. Such a shame. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 58 minutes ago, Mark_Mywords said: It's criminal what has happened to Princes Street. One of the most beautiful streets in the world. Such a shame. Almost every city especially a capital city has a street which is a magnet for tourists & locals alike, Princes Street used to be one of those streets, not anymore though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Mark_Mywords said: It's criminal what has happened to Princes Street. One of the most beautiful streets in the world. Such a shame. It's still a unique City Centre. Shops on one side, the Gardens and Castle overlooking it on the other Beats any of these pedestrian precinct ones throughout the UK towns and cities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: It's still a unique City Centre. Shops on one side, the Gardens and Castle overlooking it on the other Beats any of these pedestrian precinct ones throughout the UK towns and cities Correct. Used to be largely residential, but the way it's evloved since, is a long way from criminal,, or shamful. Edited July 23, 2021 by felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I realize they were slow and took up space, but the old trams did have an aura of character, and if still in use would be touristy attracting antiques, but I guess Edinburghs objectives now are not so much in protecting the past but becoming more present and future oriented. Of course easy to say and criticize for someone who has not lived there for over fifty years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mars plastic Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, Mark_Mywords said: It's criminal what has happened to Princes Street. One of the most beautiful streets in the world. Such a shame. 100% correct. With St. James Qtr. having just opened there is a raft of retailers who have done a bolt along there. It's awash with those dreadful Haggistan tat shops, empty units and hotels full of jakeys. Edited July 24, 2021 by Mars plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mars plastic said: 100% correct. With St. James Qtr. having just opened there is a raft of retailers who have done a bolt along there. It's awash with those dreadful Haggistan tat shops, empty units and hotels full of jakeys. I like a bit of techno, but techno bagpipes full blast, embarrassing 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mars plastic Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, luckyBatistuta said: I like a bit of techno, but techno bagpipes full blast, embarrassing 😞 The housecore mix of that high road low road song is a belter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 11 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: . Used to work in the building to the right of the church a longtime ago now. And spent many a hazy lunchtime / evening in the George Hotel social club for staff 😁🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EH11_2NL Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 24/07/2021 at 05:36, Mars plastic said: 100% correct. With St. James Qtr. having just opened there is a raft of retailers who have done a bolt along there. It's awash with those dreadful Haggistan tat shops, empty units and hotels full of jakeys. ....one of the funniest things I've read on here for ages. Wife wondered what I was laughing at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 2 hours ago, EH11_2NL said: ....one of the funniest things I've read on here for ages. Wife wondered what I was laughing at. Should be in the thread about JKB sayings, its amazing how someone always come up with something totally new, fitting but funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister T Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 7 hours ago, Radio Ga Ga said: The taxi drivers on the right must be deep in conversation about Hearts as they seem to have missed the topless woman walking up to Waverley Bridge. Not sure the colour app has worked this time😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 On 23/07/2021 at 21:05, Maroon Sailor said: What year is that from, MS ? I know one of the Mackenzie family quite well, so I'd like to show him this. They were made an "offer" by the cooncil to close down to make way for the Festival Theatre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: What year is that from, MS ? I know one of the Mackenzie family quite well, so I'd like to show him this. They were made an "offer" by the cooncil to close down to make way for the Festival Theatre. October 1928 This is a better picture Edited July 27, 2021 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 46 minutes ago, Lone Striker said: What year is that from, MS ? I know one of the Mackenzie family quite well, so I'd like to show him this. They were made an "offer" by the cooncil to close down to make way for the Festival Theatre. I remember the shop which closed down, it was on the opposite side of the theatre from the one in the old pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 @Lemongrab@Maroon Sailor Cheers, both. I presume the original shop was run by my friend's grandfather originally. When the Festival Theatre was being planned, the big sports stores were already squeezing the life out of wee shops like his - so the compensation allowed him to diversify into the outdoor events industry (off-road driving, archery etc). He'll be delighted to see these photos though. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Real Maroonblood Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 8 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Still gets flooding there. That must be the late 50’s early 60’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 54 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Still gets flooding there. That must be the late 50’s early 60’s. Yeah I've seen it flood there a few times. Your dates are probably right as those buses were before my time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 46 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Yeah I've seen it flood there a few times. Your dates are probably right as those buses were before my time 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Still gets flooding there. That must be the late 50’s early 60’s. Was flooded there just a couple of weeks ago- a burst water main I think but ordinarily anything more than a bit of drizzle and its out with the canoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, been here before said: Was flooded there just a couple of weeks ago- a burst water main I think but ordinarily anything more than a bit of drizzle and its out with the canoes. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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