Maroon Sailor Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 I used to remember the mobile library - not this one, bit before my time Think this is up at Clermiston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¼½¾ Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Old public toilets at Colinton. This was once the tram ticket office. Now a house, called The Tram House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 12 hours ago, SUTOL said: I'm thinking maybe Craiglockhart area. The hill looks a reasonable slope, but not sure bout the coach, where it has come from. What time-frame do think for the photo? I'd guess 30's. Did trams continue to run 39 through 45? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 2 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: I'd guess 30's. Did trams continue to run 39 through 45? Yes, last tram ran in November 1956. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 12 hours ago, SUTOL said: I'm thinking maybe Craiglockhart area. The hill looks a reasonable slope, but not sure bout the coach, where it has come from. What time-frame do think for the photo? Just checked. The #9 went from Goldenacre to Craiglockhart. Good call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 minute ago, SUTOL said: Yes, last tram ran in November 1956. Wasn't sure if they ran during the war so guessed backwards for the photo age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: Wasn't sure if they ran during the war so guessed backwards for the photo age. Sorry, I somehow didn't realise you meant did the trams run during the war years! 1956 was when the last tram operated, but not sure about the affect the war had on the service. Here's an old photo from Colinton Road-Craiglockhart Ave junction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 5 minutes ago, SUTOL said: Sorry, I somehow didn't realise you meant did the trams run during the war years! 1956 was when the last tram operated, but not sure about the affect the war had on the service. Here's an old photo from Colinton Road-Craiglockhart Ave junction. No probs. I just have visions of them ripping up tram lines to melt for the war effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: No probs. I just have visions of them ripping up tram lines to melt for the war effort. I remember the tramlines in Colinton Road in the 70's.There was stretch exposed outside the co op that became The Glencraig Loungebar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 14 hours ago, SUTOL said: I'm thinking maybe Craiglockhart area. The hill looks a reasonable slope, but not sure bout the coach, where it has come from. What time-frame do think for the photo? Im thinking 56,right at the end of the tram era. The omnibus is pulling out of Thorburn Road. I think. The wall and gate beside the 2 laddies still exists.I found it on Google maps but can't post the screen shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 2 hours ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: I'd guess 30's. Did trams continue to run 39 through 45? 4 minutes ago, jb102 said: I remember the tramlines in Colinton Road in the 70's.There was stretch exposed outside the co op that became The Glencraig Loungebar. The trams ran during the war if I remember correctly one thing they done was painted over where there was white on the roof, the roofs were then all dark so not so easily seen from the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 9 minutes ago, jb102 said: The omnibus is pulling out of Thorburn Road. I think. The wall and gate beside the 2 laddies still exists.I found it on Google maps but can't post the screen shot. I think you could be correct. https://goo.gl/maps/WkLNjZxk8HK2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 8 hours ago, jb102 said: I remember the tramlines in Colinton Road in the 70's.There was stretch exposed outside the co op that became The Glencraig Loungebar. The Glencraig was almost opposite Meggetland right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 9 hours ago, jb102 said: Im thinking 56,right at the end of the tram era. The omnibus is pulling out of Thorburn Road. I think. The wall and gate beside the 2 laddies still exists.I found it on Google maps but can't post the screen shot. 8 hours ago, SUTOL said: I think you could be correct. https://goo.gl/maps/WkLNjZxk8HK2 Looks about right - the bus is coming out of Thorburn Road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Shops being built at Colinton Mains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Wester Hailes Shopping Centre now Westside Plaza I was on that stairwell when I read the headline on the front page of the Evening News some man below was reading - "John Lennon shot dead" Edited August 1, 2018 by Maroon Sailor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 How cool was Princes Street in the 60's ? No problem turning up The Mound either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 8 hours ago, Morgan said: The Glencraig was almost opposite Meggetland right? Yes.It became the Caledonian Alehouse and is now called the Kilted Pig I believe. Ive been in a few times as my folks still live in the area.Lots of Jambos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 6 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: I wonder when The Wold's End opened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 8 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: I like this pic. A bank a wimpy a Burger King a bank again . Also notice the size of the next shop. Amazing pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 2 hours ago, jb102 said: I wonder when The Wold's End opened? Not sure but they must have been the first set of traffic lights in Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 2 hours ago, jb102 said: Yes.It became the Caledonian Alehouse and is now called the Kilted Pig I believe. Ive been in a few times as my folks still live in the area.Lots of Jambos. It was also the Park Bar at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Wright Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 12 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Romanov owned the flat above the bank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 5 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Such an ugly building Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SUTOL Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 8 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: St Johns Road, with Clermiston Road further on, on the right. https://goo.gl/maps/o2Y3DXPR3xG2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, SUTOL said: St Johns Road, with Clermiston Road further on, on the right. https://goo.gl/maps/o2Y3DXPR3xG2 Turn left at the lights to to go up to Clerwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Turn left at the lights to to go up to Clerwood Mixed up my left and right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: That lovely big house is about to become a pizzeria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 minute ago, 3fingersreid said: That lovely big house is about to become a pizzeria That's a surprise, when is that scheduled for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 11 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: That's a surprise, when is that scheduled for ? Not sure it had a date just said opening soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, 3fingersreid said: Not sure it had a date just said opening soon . Just need to convert the bank in to a food place and that's all four corners covered. Pizza, Burgers, Chinese and ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 minute ago, Maroon Sailor said: Just need to convert the bank in to a food place and that's all four corners covered. Pizza, Burgers, Chinese and ???? Maybe Thai given there’s a chippy and Indian nearby ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 11 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Not sure but they must have been the first set of traffic lights in Edinburgh I like those traffic lights, look cute 11 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Don’t ever remember that being as narrow as that. You know what year they knocked those buildings down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: I like those traffic lights, look cute Don’t ever remember that being as narrow as that. You know what year they knocked those buildings down? I don't and I don't know what they were building before it became a Travelodge. If we could find that out it would give us some kind of idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Question for young Bob our Canadian poster. When did our local constabulary change to flat top police hats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obua Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: Question for young Bob our Canadian poster. When did our local constabulary change to flat top police hats? Phased out in the fifties apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 minute ago, obua said: Phased out in the fifties apparently. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 37 minutes ago, alwaysthereinspirit said: Question for young Bob our Canadian poster. When did our local constabulary change to flat top police hats? I think about 1950/51. Long before my time in 1955. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 1 minute ago, bobsharp said: I think about 1950/51. Long before my time in 1955. Thanks. I figured if anyone knew I had a good chance with you. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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