Harry Potter Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, ando1504 said: Back to the first post, Parsons Peebles, served by East Pilton railway Mind that day well, the black smoke drifting over corstorphine hill, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 On 6/28/2018 at 17:32, been here before said: I think those are different clocks. The one at Morningside originally srood outside Morningside Station before being moved. Theres a bit about the Morningside clock here. The pole and the surround of the face also looks different between the 2 pictures. Now I dont know if Im right or not but if you look at the black and white picture of Binns/Frasers you'll see the famous clock on the wall dodsnt seem to be there (unless its obscured). I wonder if its the same clock. Someone must know! Hers another old picture, no big clock on the street but the one on the wall is there... And another old one with no clock on the wall but the big pavement clock is there... That clock outside Binns. My dad was telling me years ago that was a favored spot for meeting your date. ''Under the Binns clock''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 The Manse snooker club , 2 mins from the corstorphine inn, spent a lot of hours in both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Findlay Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, New York Fleapit said: Remember my dad taking me to the Greyhound racing there one Saturday night in the 70s and for 10p I won £2.20 on a dual forecast on traps 4 and 2. Thought I was minted. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 39 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Remember my dad taking me to the Greyhound racing there one Saturday night in the 70s and for 10p I won £2.20 on a dual forecast on traps 4 and 2. Thought I was minted. Lol. I started going there for the speedway in 1979. My sister was a center green 1st aider, I got in for free. Shame when they moved out to Armadale, Powderhall was a lovely stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 1 minute ago, New York Fleapit said: I started going there for the speedway in 1979. My sister was a center green 1st aider, I got in for free. Shame when they moved out to Armadale, Powderhall was a lovely stadium. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Powderhall dog races late 1940's there was a main road ran past the stadium, and there was a grass verge you could climb and see the track and the races. We used to go there all the way from the southside, there were older laddies who ran books and you could get penny bets on the dugs. One loud shout of Polis and the hill cleared, I just realised now it was always when a dog eveyone had bet on won, seems strange the coincidence the Polis arriving just when the young bookie would be taking a beating with heavy losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Lot more sunshine back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 A few teasers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 S'pose most people will say it about their town, ours is a wee bit *special* tho' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ando1504 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) 35 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: I was just about to post the very same image of Trinity Bridge at Lower Granton Road Edited June 30, 2018 by ando1504 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckyBatistuta Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, ando1504 said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chester™ Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 2 hours ago, New York Fleapit said: I started going there for the speedway in 1979. My sister was a center green 1st aider, I got in for free. Shame when they moved out to Armadale, Powderhall was a lovely stadium. Spent many weekend nights in Powderhall as my family used to run greyhounds there. Perhaps strangely, I never saw any speedway but I'm now a season ticket holder at Armadale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Great photos all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 47 minutes ago, ando1504 said: Well done that man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Just now, luckyBatistuta said: Well done that man The other two are bugging me though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester™ Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: A few teasers ? Middle one - Shandwick Place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Ga Ga Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Chester™ said: Middle one - Shandwick Place? Was going to post the same as it looks like the church on the Connor of Stafford St? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 12 minutes ago, Chester™ said: Middle one - Shandwick Place? I think you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-i-am-a-jambo Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: A few teasers ? Top one looks like Morningside Road but l could be miles out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee_Mellon Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said: Was going to post the same as it looks like the church on the Connor of Stafford St? That's what I thought - and for the top one, Bruntsfield Place before it becomes Morningside Road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-i-am-a-jambo Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Lee_Mellon said: That's what I thought - and for the top one, Bruntsfield Place before it becomes Morningside Road? Thats what l thought but it's looks too long before its supposed to curve to the left to Morningside so that's what put me off saying that (unless of course it's looking towards the city centre! You could be right and the photo is deceptive. Let's face it lm not really sure now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ando1504 Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: A few teasers ? Montagu Terrace Goldenacre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, Chester™ said: Middle one - Shandwick Place? Sure is, well done. Only one to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 Just now, ando1504 said: Brilliant mate, wouldn’t have got that myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Maroon Sailor Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Some road to cross in it's day - that woman on the right is looking the wrong way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NANOJAMBO Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 37 minutes ago, Maroon Sailor said: Silverknowes/D Mains, I remember it. Pink shale track. Drove past it recently when I was up on hols and there's housing on it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 2 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Starbank/Newhaven ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 3 hours ago, bobsharp said: Powderhall dog races late 1940's there was a main road ran past the stadium, and there was a grass verge you could climb and see the track and the races. We used to go there all the way from the southside, there were older laddies who ran books and you could get penny bets on the dugs. One loud shout of Polis and the hill cleared, I just realised now it was always when a dog eveyone had bet on won, seems strange the coincidence the Polis arriving just when the young bookie would be taking a beating with heavy losses. There was a path behind it that went to a bridge in St Marks park (ran behind the Tote board) . I used to walk down there and watch the speedway for free on a summers night. Happy days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 15 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Is this Green St ? I know it's the bus station behind Calton Hill. Walk up the hill to the Royal Mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Is this Green St ? I know it's the bus station behind Calton Hill. Walk up the hill to the Royal Mile. I think it is but the buildings on the right have been demolished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Is this Green St ? I know it's the bus station behind Calton Hill. Walk up the hill to the Royal Mile. New Street I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Izemore Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 6 hours ago, ando1504 said: Back to the first post, Parsons Peebles, served by East Pilton railway My auld man was in there when it went up. There’s also a poster on this board that had to run sharpish out the side entrance on Pilton Drive to avoid being toasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 46 minutes ago, NANOJAMBO said: Is this Green St ? I know it's the bus station behind Calton Hill. Walk up the hill to the Royal Mile. 41 minutes ago, graygo said: New Street I think. New Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 1 hour ago, NANOJAMBO said: Starbank/Newhaven ? Trinty cres/Lower granton rd, I think. I was just wondering if it was the same tram as in ando’s pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 1 hour ago, NANOJAMBO said: Starbank/Newhaven ? It's Lower Granton Road just after Trinity Crescent and before the Victoria Square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: Been there done that, still have somewhere my card for my team Redford Diamonds. Circ.1950/51 Edited July 1, 2018 by bobsharp spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Venchie anyone....? Imagine even proposing something like this nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montgomery Brewster Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 On 28/06/2018 at 18:14, luckyBatistuta said: every time I go in somewhere that has old pictures of Edinburgh, I’m straight over to have a right good look at them. Love looking at old edinburgh, how it used to be and trying to figure out where places are. The long awaited picture of the Belhaven Inn - still nothing. Checked the pub last night and still nothing. FFS! The search continues ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_razors_edge Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Loving this thread folks. I’m only 34 so a lot of these pictures are before my time. It’s fascinating to see what Edinburgh looked like all those years ago. I grew up in the lothians and borders and now live in fife so a trip in to Edinburgh was always special as a kid. From 2000 to 2007 I worked and studied in Edinburgh so had the pleasure of coming in to the city every day. The wife used to live at lower grant on road and we used to go out in Edinburgh a lot so it holds a lot of happy memories for me. Now living in fife I’m hardly ever in the city and I’m quite sad about that. We were at Tynie yesterday and we both commented on how different parts of Edinburgh are and how much it’s changed over the years. Looking at the pics on this thread maybe not always for the better - I much prefer the old style buildings compared to some of these awful modern style developments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 9 hours ago, Maroon Sailor said: George Street. Bus coming out of Frederick Street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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