onwards and upwards Posted June 2 Posted June 2 My first was Tollcross Hearts, 1977, leaving from Wilsons on Albert Street, King's theatre if heading south or the Doocot, whenever heading north! HHGH
Morgan Posted June 2 Posted June 2 1 hour ago, onwards and upwards said: My first was Tollcross Hearts, 1977, leaving from Wilsons on Albert Street, King's theatre if heading south or the Doocot, whenever heading north! HHGH Tollcross Hearts bus left from Leith?
Jingle Bells Posted June 2 Posted June 2 9 minutes ago, Morgan said: Tollcross Hearts bus left from Leith? Think it did run from North Edinburgh but the only Bus I remember picking up from the Kings Theatre was the Colinton Mains Bus. Might have done so at some point though.
Morgan Posted June 2 Posted June 2 Just now, Jingle Bells said: Think it did run from North Edinburgh but the only Bus I remember picking up from the Kings Theatre was the Colinton Mains Bus. Might have done so at some point though. Colinton Mains, yes. Wee Ronnie Marshall? Beefy, Gogs, Flyer etc.
Jingle Bells Posted June 2 Posted June 2 1 minute ago, Morgan said: Colinton Mains, yes. Wee Ronnie Marshall? Beefy, Gogs, Flyer etc. Only went on it a couple of times before switching to the Ardmillan , as it was a bit too tame
The Treasurer Posted June 3 Posted June 3 7 hours ago, Morgan said: Colinton Mains, yes. Wee Ronnie Marshall? Beefy, Gogs, Flyer etc. A fine group of people.
Independence Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Those living in the area should bring back, the Stockbridge, Craigleith and Blackhall branch (SCAB Hearts) supporters clubs. It was always a fun bus back in the 70’s.
ollie2004 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 13 hours ago, Morgan said: Tollcross Hearts bus left from Leith? I used to get picked up at Haymarket!
ollie2004 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 12 hours ago, Morgan said: Colinton Mains, yes. Wee Ronnie Marshall? Beefy, Gogs, Flyer etc. I was on that one too we got picked up at RS McColls with Bucks and his mate Jimmy from Morningside Mr Marshall stayed a few doors away!
ollie2004 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 The Manor was the most outrageous and dangerous with some real nutters! Good fun then though and thanks for the memories Tiny, Crawler (aka Fat Boab) and Rab Anderson.
Morgan Posted June 3 Posted June 3 33 minutes ago, Independence said: Those living in the area should bring back, the Stockbridge, Craigleith and Blackhall branch (SCAB Hearts) supporters clubs. It was always a fun bus back in the 70’s. @Seymour M Hersh
ollie2004 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 8 minutes ago, ollie2004 said: The Manor was the most outrageous and dangerous with some real nutters! Good fun then though and thanks for the memories Tiny, Crawler (aka Fat Boab) and Rab Anderson. Crawler was in fact Graeme Blackwood co-author of some Hearts books with David Speed who I was at school with at Boroughmuir! Good Jambo’s sadly Graeme is no longer with us.
Morgan Posted June 3 Posted June 3 14 minutes ago, ollie2004 said: I was on that one too we got picked up at RS McColls with Bucks and his mate Jimmy from Morningside Mr Marshall stayed a few doors away! The only person I knew from Morningside that went on that bus, was Ian Wallace. He always wore a leather trenchcoat!
ollie2004 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 8 minutes ago, Morgan said: The only person I knew from Morningside that went on that bus, was Ian Wallace. He always wore a leather trenchcoat! Didn’t know him, but I was only a teenager then and Bucks looked after me as I was also from Oxgangs.
onwards and upwards Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 (edited) 13 hours ago, Jingle Bells said: Think it did run from North Edinburgh but the only Bus I remember picking up from the Kings Theatre was the Colinton Mains Bus. Might have done so at some point though. I remember that Queen of the South game, Robbo equaliser, to take it to a replay. I went home with blood on my cap, my mum, phoned my uncle going mad. "Awe sis it's cool it's no the bairns blood"!😀 Edited June 3 by onwards and upwards Missed a word.
The new West End Posted June 3 Posted June 3 1 hour ago, ollie2004 said: Crawler was in fact Graeme Blackwood co-author of some Hearts books with David Speed who I was at school with at Boroughmuir! Good Jambo’s sadly Graeme is no longer with us. Graeme was a lovely guy and huge Hearts fan
ollie2004 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 29 minutes ago, The new West End said: Graeme was a lovely guy and huge Hearts fan He certainly was! Always enjoyed his company.
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 3 Posted June 3 1 hour ago, Morgan said: @Seymour M Hersh I'm not living in that area anymore Morgan. I was also never a member of that supporters club and nor did I ever use the bus. Because I lived in the area I knew a lot of the guys on the bus though. At that time I travelled with the Tranent bus. Pick up was at the west end of London Road or Haymarket station.
ollie2004 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Not sure how many supporters clubs we have now but I recall 51 yes 51 buses at Third Lanark in 1964/65 season! We actually won 5 - 1 that day!
joondalupjambo Posted June 3 Posted June 3 2 hours ago, Independence said: Those living in the area should bring back, the Stockbridge, Craigleith and Blackhall branch (SCAB Hearts) supporters clubs. It was always a fun bus back in the 70’s. Fun? It was absolutely fantastic times on that bus. RIP Stan Wood.
Morgan Posted June 3 Posted June 3 25 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I'm not living in that area anymore Morgan. I was also never a member of that supporters club and nor did I ever use the bus. Because I lived in the area I knew a lot of the guys on the bus though. At that time I travelled with the Tranent bus. Pick up was at the west end of London Road or Haymarket station. Sorry, I always have it in my mind that you were a member of SCAB. Apologies.
The Treasurer Posted June 3 Posted June 3 2 hours ago, ollie2004 said: I was on that one too we got picked up at RS McColls with Bucks and his mate Jimmy from Morningside Mr Marshall stayed a few doors away! The Colinton Mains bus didn't leave until wee Ronnie decided to walk the 20 yards from his front door even if we were sitting there for half an hour
The new West End Posted June 3 Posted June 3 36 minutes ago, ollie2004 said: He certainly was! Always enjoyed his company. Had some great meet up with him and JK He graciously gave me his Italia World Cup tickets as he couldn't make it
ollie2004 Posted June 3 Posted June 3 44 minutes ago, The new West End said: Had some great meet up with him and JK He graciously gave me his Italia World Cup tickets as he couldn't make it All I ever got was grief from Tiny! Big brute!
Seymour M Hersh Posted June 3 Posted June 3 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Sorry, I always have it in my mind that you were a member of SCAB. Apologies. Unfortunately not Captain.
Angel eyes Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Off track slightly but a while back there was a post regarding a Hearts supporters club starting up in the north east or north of Scotland and whether there was interest, did anything come of it?
Independence Posted June 3 Posted June 3 3 hours ago, joondalupjambo said: Fun? It was absolutely fantastic times on that bus. RIP Stan Wood. Stan Wood the fossil man! An absolute legend!
joondalupjambo Posted June 3 Posted June 3 19 minutes ago, Independence said: Stan Wood the fossil man! An absolute legend! No Stan, no SCAB Hearts.
onwards and upwards Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 Can we get all supporters. On board, them buses! Only Hearts HHGH
onwards and upwards Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 10 hours ago, selkirkhmfc1874 said: Selkirk Hearts will be back on the road next season Count me in!
Jingle Bells Posted June 3 Posted June 3 8 hours ago, onwards and upwards said: I remember that Queen of the South game, Robbo equaliser, to take it to a replay. I went home with blood on my cap, my mum, phoned my uncle going mad. "Awe sis it's cool it's no the bairns blood"!😀 Every away game was an adventure but it made men out of us, onwards
Fxxx the SPFL Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Anybody remember SQBBLE supporters bus think it was South Queensferry, Broxburn, Bathgate, East Calder and Linlithgow although I could be wrong
Jingle Bells Posted June 3 Posted June 3 (edited) 8 hours ago, ollie2004 said: The Manor was the most outrageous and dangerous with some real nutters! Good fun then though and thanks for the memories Tiny, Crawler (aka Fat Boab) and Rab Anderson. If its the same Rab Anderson, tall slim guy with a moustache?, he's still on the go and is or used to go to the gym at Greens/Nutfields at Chesser Edited June 3 by Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells Posted June 3 Posted June 3 (edited) 6 minutes ago, **** the SPFL said: Anybody remember SQBBLE supporters bus think it was South Queensferry, Broxburn, Bathgate, East Calder and Linlithgow although I could be wrong Went on it a couple of times as a guest, xSPFL Laugh and a half. Mass moonies. Edited June 3 by Jingle Bells
EIEIO Posted June 3 Posted June 3 11 minutes ago, **** the SPFL said: Anybody remember SQBBLE supporters bus think it was South Queensferry, Broxburn, Bathgate, East Calder and Linlithgow although I could be wrong South Queensferry ,Bo'ness, Blackness and Linlithgow was our name!
goader Posted June 3 Posted June 3 4 minutes ago, EIEIO said: South Queensferry ,Bo'ness, Blackness and Linlithgow was our name! With an S and a Q and a BBL we are the mental SQBBL
Fxxx the SPFL Posted June 3 Posted June 3 6 minutes ago, EIEIO said: South Queensferry ,Bo'ness, Blackness and Linlithgow was our name! Oh well not quite right lol.
selkirkhmfc1874 Posted June 4 Posted June 4 10 hours ago, onwards and upwards said: Count me in! There's Facebook page where all details are posted mate
Haken Posted June 4 Posted June 4 Seems a good place to ask this - is there still a Hearts bus that goes from Livi to home and away games? Recently introduced parking restrictions in the west of Edinburgh have made taking the car in on occasion a bit of a Gareth.
onwards and upwards Posted June 4 Author Posted June 4 5 hours ago, selkirkhmfc1874 said: There's Facebook page where all details are posted mate Cheers, Jambo brother HHGH FTH
onwards and upwards Posted Friday at 18:56 Author Posted Friday at 18:56 Thought I'd bump this back up, is the Tollcross Hearts bus still running? I remember being sat at the back with the badge turned upside down with the green cloth, on my knee, as they played crackers on it! A great education for a seven year old!
FERRY HEARTS Posted Friday at 19:34 Posted Friday at 19:34 On 03/06/2026 at 20:54, **** the SPFL said: Anybody remember SQBBLE supporters bus think it was South Queensferry, Broxburn, Bathgate, East Calder and Linlithgow although I could be wrong 34 minutes ago, onwards and upwards said: Thought I'd bump this back up, is the Tollcross Hearts bus still running? I remember being sat at the back with the badge turned upside down with the green cloth, on my knee, as they played crackers on it! A great education for a seven year old! it was SQBBL Ferry , Blackness , Bo’ness and Lithgy Great times, with good characters
Robbo-Jambo Posted Friday at 19:36 Posted Friday at 19:36 On 04/06/2026 at 12:02, Haken said: Seems a good place to ask this - is there still a Hearts bus that goes from Livi to home and away games? Recently introduced parking restrictions in the west of Edinburgh have made taking the car in on occasion a bit of a Gareth. Supporters bus Livvy/Mid Calder. Bus leaves from the Black Bull in MC I think.
FERRY HEARTS Posted Friday at 19:38 Posted Friday at 19:38 On 03/06/2026 at 21:12, goader said: With an S and a Q and a BBL we are the mental SQBBL SQBBL here SQBBL there SQBBL Every ****in where Na na na na na na na na na na
Haken Posted Saturday at 11:40 Posted Saturday at 11:40 16 hours ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Supporters bus Livvy/Mid Calder. Bus leaves from the Black Bull in MC I think. Cheers R-J
Morgan Posted Saturday at 12:07 Posted Saturday at 12:07 On 04/06/2026 at 12:43, onwards and upwards said: Cheers, Jambo brother HHGH FTH Jambo brother.
Old Pivotonian Posted Saturday at 16:31 Posted Saturday at 16:31 Over the years I went with Colinton Mains, The Pivot and The Rainbow. I even ran a mini-bus from the Swiss Cottage for a season. By far the best fun was the Pivot. Great memories, great stories. Some absolute characters, some of whom are still great pals. So, thanks for the memories Franny Harvey and all the others.
onwards and upwards Posted Saturday at 18:08 Author Posted Saturday at 18:08 5 hours ago, Morgan said: Jambo brother. We are all family, what's with the Emoji? Morgan.
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