Daktari Posted November 15 Posted November 15 On 14/11/2025 at 11:12, John Findlay said: City Chambers, the back of. The Scotsman/Evening News building is out of shot to the left. The Evening News was based in Market Street from 1879 until 1963. The original photo shows the Evening News sign on the roof of the large building to the right of the photo and can be seen here. This one seems to suggest it also was part of the building at the foot of Cockburn Street too.
Carl Fredrickson Posted November 16 Posted November 16 14 hours ago, Daktari said: The Evening News was based in Market Street from 1879 until 1963. The original photo shows the Evening News sign on the roof of the large building to the right of the photo and can be seen here. This one seems to suggest it also was part of the building at the foot of Cockburn Street too. Strange that I cant see @John Findlays original post. The building at the far left is 6 Cockburn Street and I started my first full time job there in 1987 with the Water & Drainage Dept of Lothian Regional Council. I was 17, earning more than pennies for the first time and being from out of town, it was an amazing location to work. Many happy memories from my time there and Cockburn Street was a great street back then. Walked down it in August for the first time in years and while it still had a lot of shops, it didnt have the same feel as back then. Maybe it is me that has changed.......
Daktari Posted November 16 Posted November 16 9 minutes ago, Carl Fredrickson said: Strange that I cant see @John Findlays original post. The building at the far left is 6 Cockburn Street and I started my first full time job there in 1987 with the Water & Drainage Dept of Lothian Regional Council. I was 17, earning more than pennies for the first time and being from out of town, it was an amazing location to work. Many happy memories from my time there and Cockburn Street was a great street back then. Walked down it in August for the first time in years and while it still had a lot of shops, it didnt have the same feel as back then. Maybe it is me that has changed....... Posted on Friday at 11:12. I think @John Findlay maybe missed the Evening News sign on the roof of the building in the post he commented on. I did too! That's what made me go searching and find the photo I posted. This is the article - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/edinburgh-evening-news-150-years-history-of-paper-including-lloyd-george-james-connolly-and-world-war-4160323 which has a wee mention of McCrae's Battalion as well as some other interesting stuff including how there was a pneumatic tube that carried telegrams with the latest news from the old GPO building to the office in Market Street! It talks about how the original office on the site was bounded by a toy shop on one side and a hotel on the other. In the original post photo that John commented on, the large 'Evening News' lettering is most obvious on the roof of the building to the right (towards the mound). On Google Maps though you can see that building has a date stone of 1928, so it would be fair to assume that the toy shop or hotel (probably the hotel) was pulled down at one point for the evening news to expand with something purpose built.
Carl Fredrickson Posted November 16 Posted November 16 30 minutes ago, Daktari said: Posted on Friday at 11:12. I think @John Findlay maybe missed the Evening News sign on the roof of the building in the post he commented on. I did too! That's what made me go searching and find the photo I posted. This is the article - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/edinburgh-evening-news-150-years-history-of-paper-including-lloyd-george-james-connolly-and-world-war-4160323 which has a wee mention of McCrae's Battalion as well as some other interesting stuff including how there was a pneumatic tube that carried telegrams with the latest news from the old GPO building to the office in Market Street! It talks about how the original office on the site was bounded by a toy shop on one side and a hotel on the other. In the original post photo that John commented on, the large 'Evening News' lettering is most obvious on the roof of the building to the right (towards the mound). On Google Maps though you can see that building has a date stone of 1928, so it would be fair to assume that the toy shop or hotel (probably the hotel) was pulled down at one point for the evening news to expand with something purpose built. My mistake. It looked like the image you posted of the bottom of Cockburn Street was part of the quote that you quoted of Johns. Apologies all round on my behalf.
John Findlay Posted November 16 Posted November 16 34 minutes ago, Daktari said: Posted on Friday at 11:12. I think @John Findlay maybe missed the Evening News sign on the roof of the building in the post he commented on. I did too! That's what made me go searching and find the photo I posted. This is the article - https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/edinburgh-evening-news-150-years-history-of-paper-including-lloyd-george-james-connolly-and-world-war-4160323 which has a wee mention of McCrae's Battalion as well as some other interesting stuff including how there was a pneumatic tube that carried telegrams with the latest news from the old GPO building to the office in Market Street! It talks about how the original office on the site was bounded by a toy shop on one side and a hotel on the other. In the original post photo that John commented on, the large 'Evening News' lettering is most obvious on the roof of the building to the right (towards the mound). On Google Maps though you can see that building has a date stone of 1928, so it would be fair to assume that the toy shop or hotel (probably the hotel) was pulled down at one point for the evening news to expand with something purpose built. That pneumatic tube we had on HMS Fife when we used to send important signals from the MCO(Main Communications Office) to the Bridge for the Captain to read. Took about Three seconds to get there, when it would have taken a body Three minutes. The warning call, was One in the tube.
Daktari Posted November 16 Posted November 16 58 minutes ago, John Findlay said: That pneumatic tube we had on HMS Fife when we used to send important signals from the MCO(Main Communications Office) to the Bridge for the Captain to read. Took about Three seconds to get there, when it would have taken a body Three minutes. The warning call, was One in the tube. I've seen these things in shops a long time ago for taking cash from the shop floor to the office, but can't imagine either the route it would take from the GPO to Market Street or the pressure required to propel it. I'd have to assume that some of the old pipework lies dormant under the streets somewhere!
Daktari Posted November 16 Posted November 16 1 hour ago, Carl Fredrickson said: My mistake. It looked like the image you posted of the bottom of Cockburn Street was part of the quote that you quoted of Johns. Apologies all round on my behalf. Yes, mine was an alternative view to the one John originally answered - no need for an apology. It can get complicated with these stretched out virtual conversations!
Morgan Posted November 19 Posted November 19 1 hour ago, robertlaird said: You and your friend have had a nice wee break. Have you both just returned to Turnhouse?
cheetah Posted November 20 Posted November 20 19 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Leith North 1951 Marvellous integrated transport system.
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 20 Posted November 20 32 minutes ago, cheetah said: Marvellous integrated transport system. It is.
Maroon Sailor Posted November 21 Author Posted November 21 (edited) 23 hours ago, cheetah said: Marvellous integrated transport system. Apparently you had to change trams from Edinburgh to Leith Edited November 21 by Maroon Sailor
Tazio Posted November 21 Posted November 21 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Apparently you had to change trams from Edinburgh to Leith At one point in history you did as Leith had electric trams first.
Maroon Sailor Posted November 21 Author Posted November 21 12 minutes ago, Tazio said: At one point in history you did as Leith had electric trams first. I didn't know that. Cheers
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 21 Posted November 21 1905 Greyfriars Kirkyard. Martyr’s Monument to Scottish Covenanters.
robertlaird Posted November 23 Posted November 23 On 19/11/2025 at 12:31, Morgan said: You and your friend have had a nice wee break. Have you both just returned to Turnhouse? Been busy, it's good to be busy at times.
Morgan Posted November 23 Posted November 23 5 minutes ago, robertlaird said: Been busy, it's good to be busy at times. Busy doin' nothin'.
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 23 Posted November 23 8 hours ago, robertlaird said: Been busy, it's good to be busy at times. Nice to see u back
Footballfirst Posted November 24 Posted November 24 (edited) Maybury Roundabout 1976. Dobbies Garden Centre and Camping Ecosse between the road and the railway line. No sign of development of the Gyle centre or city bypass. Edited November 24 by Footballfirst
Stuart Lyon Posted November 24 Posted November 24 40 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: There was a pub nearby named the Heave Awa - see photo
Footballfirst Posted November 24 Posted November 24 (edited) Some random pics from the 1970s Edited November 24 by Footballfirst
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 24 Posted November 24 6 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Traffic congestion is not a new phenomenon then.
Footballfirst Posted November 24 Posted November 24 4 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Traffic congestion is not a new phenomenon then. Not surprising with the parking in Market Street.
The Real Maroonblood Posted November 24 Posted November 24 35 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: Not surprising with the parking in Market Street. True.
Janbo1874 Posted November 24 Posted November 24 3 hours ago, Footballfirst said: Some random pics from the 1970s Crazy parking on Coates Crescent.
Sydney Posted November 25 Posted November 25 April 1935 - from the Sunday Post CITY CHAMBERS BESEIGED - ENTIRE POLICE FORCE CALLED OUT Scenes such as never before been witnessed in Edinburgh occurred last last in the High Street when thousands gathered in protest against a reception given by the Town Council to the Catholic Young Mens Society. The entire Edinburgh police force was mobilised, all leave being stopped, to keep the crowds in check and prevent a riot. Special police were also called out. The High Street was closed at the George IV Bridge and the Tron Church. A score of mounted police kept back the crowds.
Libertarian Posted November 25 Posted November 25 9 hours ago, Sydney said: April 1935 - from the Sunday Post CITY CHAMBERS BESEIGED - ENTIRE POLICE FORCE CALLED OUT Scenes such as never before been witnessed in Edinburgh occurred last last in the High Street when thousands gathered in protest against a reception given by the Town Council to the Catholic Young Mens Society. The entire Edinburgh police force was mobilised, all leave being stopped, to keep the crowds in check and prevent a riot. Special police were also called out. The High Street was closed at the George IV Bridge and the Tron Church. A score of mounted police kept back the crowds. Good grief
Footballfirst Posted November 25 Posted November 25 2 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Look likely to be demolished in the not too distant future. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-flats-set-to-be-demolished-as-sewage-leaks-into-homes-and-pipes-cannot-be-repaired-5413073
Maroon Sailor Posted November 25 Author Posted November 25 Putting this on here too. Was that an ESSO petrol station next to The Clock Inn?
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 25 Posted November 25 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Putting this on here too. Was that an ESSO petrol station next to The Clock Inn? Yes .
JudyJudyJudy Posted November 25 Posted November 25 1 hour ago, Maroon Sailor said: Putting this on here too. Was that an ESSO petrol station next to The Clock Inn? My first hubby dad used to get pissed in there . One day we saw him walk along Dalry road with his trousers half way down as he was that reeking after being in the Clock . Some guy .
davemclaren Posted November 25 Posted November 25 7 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Kingsknowe. Can't remember that bridge Didn't know there was a bridge there. Might have been removed when the station was closed between 1964 and 1971.
davemclaren Posted November 25 Posted November 25 5 hours ago, Footballfirst said: Look likely to be demolished in the not too distant future. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-flats-set-to-be-demolished-as-sewage-leaks-into-homes-and-pipes-cannot-be-repaired-5413073 Quite an iconic design.
Maroon Sailor Posted November 25 Author Posted November 25 (edited) 43 minutes ago, davemclaren said: Didn't know there was a bridge there. Might have been removed when the station was closed between 1964 and 1971. It was still there in 1981 according to this website https://www.railscot.co.uk/locations/K/Kingsknowe/slideshow.html Picture 9 Edited November 25 by Maroon Sailor
davemclaren Posted November 25 Posted November 25 25 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: It was still there in 1981 according to this website https://www.railscot.co.uk/locations/K/Kingsknowe/slideshow.html Picture 9 👍
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