Morgan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Hugh Phamism said: One of my underage drinking dens. Was that the Travellers Tryst at one point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Phamism Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Morgan said: Was that the Travellers Tryst at one point? Quite possibly given the location. I had my first drink in there around 1979 and it was the Highwayman then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Morgan said: Was that the Travellers Tryst at one point? No the Tryst was a different bar. You entered the Tryst at the office block where the buses exited from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 16 hours ago, John Findlay said: Naw Broughton Street. 19 bus never went up or down Lothian Road. Surely that has to be Lothian Road John? As @Seymour M Hersh said earlier, is that not the number 18 bus? That definitely went up Lothian Road as we used to take it from there when my girlfriend (now wife) lived just off Minto Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: No the Tryst was a different bar. You entered the Tryst at the office block where the buses exited from. Ok, thanks. What was the name of the other bar in the bus station then? Edit: forget it! I’ve just read Hughs answer above Edited September 17, 2018 by Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, John Findlay said: You know that old adage. You get wiser as you get older? I am living proof that, that's a load of bollocks. 1 minute ago, Morgan said: Surely that has to be Lothian Road John? As @Seymour M Hersh said earlier, is that not the number 18 bus? That definitely went up Lothian Road as we used to take it from there when my girlfriend (now wife) lived just off Minto Street. See above your post. Can anyone recommend a good optician? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, John Findlay said: See above your post. Can anyone recommend a good optician? FFS! Sorry John, hadn’t seen that. You know what they say makes your eyesight go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, Morgan said: FFS! Sorry John, hadn’t seen that. You know what they say makes your eyesight go! Aye. Reading to many Rebus novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Aye. Reading to many Rebus novels. Correct. Nothing else it could be really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steven Toast Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Boroughmuirhead Post Office ! Now Honeycomb & Co The flat directly above was used in Trainspotting 2 (Sick Boy's flat) There was never a chinese on the ground floor, that was added purely for the film (but you never really saw it in the final edit) Edited September 17, 2018 by Steven Toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 16 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: I remember the prefabs there in the early 60s. My wife's uncle had a plaque put up in this "development" in recognition of his community work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 16 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Opposite St Augsutine' s school ? Can never remember that name of the road even though my maw in law lives just off it. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 21 minutes ago, Steven Toast said: The flat directly above was used in Trainspotting 2 (Sick Boy's flat) There was never a chinese on the ground floor, that was added purely for the film (but you never really saw it in the final edit) Didn't know that but I can see the scene in the film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Opposite St Augsutine' s school ? Can never remember that name of the road even though my maw in law lives just off it. ? Broomhouse Rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 18 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Caroline Park. On the north side of West Granton Road, just before the National Museum of Scotland storage facility. Demolished in the early phases of the Waterfront development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Now looks like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Holyrood Road before all the University Buildings were put up. I used to take my Grandad for a pint in the Snuff Box as he lived in the new pensioners houses put up in the late 60's early 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, ando1504 said: Caroline Park. On the north side of West Granton Road, just before the National Museum of Scotland storage facility. Demolished in the early phases of the Waterfront development. Thanks for that - I know they look like the flats opposite Forresters but wasn't convinced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 26 minutes ago, ando1504 said: Caroline Park. On the north side of West Granton Road, just before the National Museum of Scotland storage facility. Demolished in the early phases of the Waterfront development. Built around 69-71. Didn't last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 18 hours ago, Dawnrazor said: My maternal Grandad worked in Granton Gas works, lived in the prefabs at Pilton, memories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 20 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: 1968 - surprised at the traffic congestion See Jackson’s the tailor in Lothian Road. Top notch made to measure suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 37 minutes ago, ando1504 said: ? Way before my time, is that the prefabs top right, I've only ever seen old black and white pics of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Steven Toast said: The flat directly above was used in Trainspotting 2 (Sick Boy's flat) There was never a chinese on the ground floor, that was added purely for the film (but you never really saw it in the final edit) Never knew that, learn something new every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scnorthedinburgh Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 15 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: ? Way before my time, is that the prefabs top right, I've only ever seen old black and white pics of them? Very top right corner is Crewe road west just over the railway, now a road. Think before that are prefabs? Big circle is west pilton circus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Scnorthedinburgh said: Very top right corner is Crewe road west just over the railway, now a road. Think before that are prefabs? Big circle is west pilton circus. Ta ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, ando1504 said: The long gone Craigmillar primary school front right facing West Pilton park. I stayed in West Pilton circus no21 around 1972/73 the stair on the left of the road, coming into the circus from West Pilton bank. Which later would have the first Pirniehall school built on it. Which now has two schools. Pirniehall MKII and, St David's MKII. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Used to love the racket that the old departure board made when it was changing info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
systemx Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Hugh Phamism said: One of my underage drinking dens. My mum managed The Highwayman for years I worked there in the seventies when I was 16 restocking the shelfs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, systemx said: My mum managed The Highwayman for years I worked there in the seventies when I was 16 restocking the shelfs Was that the pup in the big bus terminus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 52 minutes ago, John Findlay said: The long gone Craigmillar primary school front right facing West Pilton park. I stayed in West Pilton circus no21 around 1972/73 the stair on the left of the road, coming into the circus from West Pilton bank. Which later would have the first Pirniehall school built on it. Which now has two schools. Pirniehall MKII and, St David's MKII. Why would a primary school in West Pilton be called Craigmillar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Was that the pup in the big bus terminus? 2 pubs at the bus station, this one (The Highwayman) and the Travelers Tryst which was at the St Andrews Square entrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, graygo said: Why would a primary school in West Pilton be called Craigmillar? Effing American predictive text/spelling. I typed Craigmuir. GGRRRRRR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scnorthedinburgh Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, graygo said: Why would a primary school in West Pilton be called Craigmillar? Craigmuir school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 On 12/09/2018 at 17:38, Maroon Sailor said: Crewe Road South, gates to Fettes, opposite Western General. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 24 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Effing American predictive text/spelling. I typed Craigmuir. GGRRRRRR. Makes sense now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) On 10/09/2018 at 23:07, Maroon Sailor said: Silvermills Lane/East Silvermills Edited September 17, 2018 by ando1504 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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systemx Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Dawnrazor said: Was that the pup in the big bus terminus? Yes Elder St.across from St James centre West entrance.My aunt worked in the Tryst at the St.Andrews Sq exit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Good old B Hyam, one of the strores that accepted willingly Provident Checks, aka Provie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, bobsharp said: Good old B Hyam, one of the strores that accepted willingly Provident Checks, aka Provie. Now a Starbucks Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted September 17, 2018 Author Share Posted September 17, 2018 More phots of the famous Rex Launderette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 2 hours ago, graygo said: 2 pubs at the bus station, this one (The Highwayman) and the Travelers Tryst which was at the St Andrews Square entrance. Which one changed to the Postillion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 8 minutes ago, been here before said: Which one changed to the Postillion? The highwayman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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