Trained One Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Gutted!! http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heartofmidlothianfc/Fans-fear-for-future-as.3682500.jp Hope this does not get the go ahead, but fear the worse. The Orwell is a superb supporters club and well run. If this closes I hope the club soldiers on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Gutted!! http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heartofmidlothianfc/Fans-fear-for-future-as.3682500.jp Hope this does not get the go ahead, but fear the worse. The Orwell is a superb supporters club and well run. If this closes I hope the club soldiers on. Pretty sure my wee cousin works behind the bar there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poseidon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 That would be a shame, had many good times in there with my uncle watching the footy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libertonian_II Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Then there was one.................. Used to drink in the Orwell, Gillsland and Ettrick. Shame that there's only one left. Maybe just have to rename to Ettrick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Tucker Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Watched Scotland beat France at Hampden in that pub. Sure it will be missed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 WHAT.....Drink in their most home games... apart from the last few, thats dug shight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Decent boozer. That's a shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Bill Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I used to drink in the Gillsland form time to time when I lived not far from there and it was such a shame when that placed closed down (about five years ago). The Orwell is a great Hearts pub, and one of the nicer establishments to drink in. It would be sad if it cosed. It least the Ettrick is still there! Buffalo Bill . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_HMFC Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trained One Posted January 17, 2008 Author Share Posted January 17, 2008 May have to re-name our club to the Ettrick Hearts Supporters Club, some major adjustments to our Orwell Flag will be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldstone Wonder Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Blimey, hadn't realised the Gillsland had shut let alone the Orwell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo mark Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 May have to re-name our club to the Ettrick Hearts Supporters Club, some major adjustments to our Orwell Flag will be required. Manchester Hearts vs Ettrick Hearts. . . I dont like the sound of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevokay Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Rage!! I live right next to it and nip in on the way home from work for a pint this is bad news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORTHCLYDE Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Also holds Stamp auctions once a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 A real shame. Spent many a happy hour in there getting sauced up, weddings, nights out, lazy sunny afternoons, you name it. One thing though, why is this being presnted as a HEarts story? The Orwell is a hotel and bar 1st and foremost, just because a supporters club uses it as a base doesn't mean it's a Hearts pub. I reckon the vast majority of income for the place comes from other sources other than the supporters club. Obviously Festival Inns dont see it as making enough loot. Like I say though, a real shame, and I'll be sad to see it go, The Gillie gone, now the Orwell. Just how bloody packed is the Ettrick beergarden gonnae get in the 2 days of summer we get!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseLikeMahe Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 That would be a shame... had many a good session in the OW As BB says tho... At least there's still the Ettrick! (Oscars on Slateford road opens soon...which is close to me. Intended to be a bit of a posh bar for all the posh new flats around there. The guy that manages it sits in the posh seats in the main stand too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi Dassler Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 That would be a shame... had many a good session in the OW As BB says tho... At least there's still the Ettrick! (Oscars on Slateford road opens soon...which is close to me. Intended to be a bit of a posh bar for all the posh new flats around there. The guy that manages it sits in the posh seats in the main stand too!) Another working mans pub shelved to make way for a yuppie bar. Ridiculous. Who exactly do they think is going to drink in there? Folk from The Maltings etc? Be closed within a year tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Another working mans pub shelved to make way for a yuppie bar. Ridiculous. Who exactly do they think is going to drink in there? Folk from The Maltings etc? Be closed within a year tops. Aye, well, maybe.... anything would be an improvement on the old Moat Bar, however. One of the least friendly or welcoming bars I've ever drunk in, complete with surly couldn't-care-less staff and some pretty dodgy clientele too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custard Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The scene of a legendary goal celebration when Robbie scored in Basle. There must have been 7/800 in a hall supposed to hold about 300 and the place went absolutely crazy when the ball hit the back of the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjambo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Having done some work in there last year we noticed that the whole building needs a refurb and the income probably does not warrent the money being spent on the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams bird Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was at a 50th party there last week. Not many places left with decent halls.The end of the parties is nigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Gutted!! http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/heartofmidlothianfc/Fans-fear-for-future-as.3682500.jp Hope this does not get the go ahead, but fear the worse. The Orwell is a superb supporters club and well run. If this closes I hope the club soldiers on. Looks like it could be more drinking at the Hampton then!! No chance they'd let Niven in though so there always a light at the end of every tunnel!! Save the Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1874M Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Having done some work in there last year we noticed that the whole building needs a refurb and the income probably does not warrent the money being spent on the hotel. Why dont they do what all other companies do in this situation.... match, petrol, rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 That would be a shame... had many a good session in the OW As BB says tho... At least there's still the Ettrick! (Oscars on Slateford road opens soon...which is close to me. Intended to be a bit of a posh bar for all the posh new flats around there. The guy that manages it sits in the posh seats in the main stand too!) Had high hopes for that gaff when I knew the Moat was getting binned and a new place opening up near to Nellster Towers. But 'Oscars'? Are they havin a fackin giraffe? Sounds like a gay bar, and an 80's one at that. I expect it to be festooned with pics of 'Top Gun' era Tom Cruise and other 80's 'stars'. Just sounds totally naff and 20 years out of date. Expect to to be popular with local chavs thinking they're being upmarket. A deff no-go zone to anyone with any real style. Bet their biggest sellers are Bacardi Breezer and WKD. If you want a drink in a 'proper' boozer, you've still got the dodgy Mill and the god awful Shandon 1 minute away (handier for Malones as well). Rather drink in a prison than those 2 joints though. It's any 1 of 4 - Park Bar, Ettrick, CSR or Diggers for me locally. Cheers, FTH. NT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Will never, ever forget the cup final Sunday 2 years ago. Great party. It was terrific. My dad & his brother used to drink in there when we were kids in the late 80's/90's. Many a happy memory from that place. RIP - sniff, sniff. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Eh...having read the article it's not closed yet nor is it a stick on that it will. Seems strange though that the (hibee) owner of the Ettrick also owns the Orwell virtually next door to it. Not surprising that one would go eventually. Indirectly all of you who supped in the Orwell a few years ago were inadvertently paying for Latapy's wages while at the Hubz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robjam Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 That would be a shame... had many a good session in the OW As BB says tho... At least there's still the Ettrick! (Oscars on Slateford road opens soon...which is close to me. Intended to be a bit of a posh bar for all the posh new flats around there. The guy that manages it sits in the posh seats in the main stand too!) Ally Love(think he was an ex hibbee player, apparently is the owner), if so no club colours at all, no working clothes and if he doesnt like the look of ya yer barred. Runs what was the Railway in Juniper Green, but it will be a nice place to take the missus, just wot the area needs!! she wont go near the Mill, Shandon or Newmarket bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseLikeMahe Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Had high hopes for that gaff when I knew the Moat was getting binned and a new place opening up near to Nellster Towers. But 'Oscars'? Are they havin a fackin giraffe? Sounds like a gay bar, and an 80's one at that. I expect it to be festooned with pics of 'Top Gun' era Tom Cruise and other 80's 'stars'. Just sounds totally naff and 20 years out of date. Expect to to be popular with local chavs thinking they're being upmarket. A deff no-go zone to anyone with any real style. Bet their biggest sellers are Bacardi Breezer and WKD. If you want a drink in a 'proper' boozer, you've still got the dodgy Mill and the god awful Shandon 1 minute away (handier for Malones as well). Rather drink in a prison than those 2 joints though. It's any 1 of 4 - Park Bar, Ettrick, CSR or Diggers for me locally. Cheers, FTH. NT. Agreed on the name... bit disappointing. Had a nose inside and they've gone for the George Street 'style bar' look... Altho I think they've ended up a bit closer to the new look Sample Rooms. I've drank in the Shandon once.. never in the Mill. Pub Quiz @ Newmarket bar is decent on a Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseLikeMahe Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Ally Love(think he was an ex hibbee player, apparently is the owner), if so no club colours at all, no working clothes and if he doesnt like the look of ya yer barred. Runs what was the Railway in Juniper Green, but it will be a nice place to take the missus, just wot the area needs!! she wont go near the Mill, Shandon or Newmarket bar. It's a family affair I think - but yeah it's the Love's place now. The area does need a "safe" bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Will never, ever forget the cup final Sunday 2 years ago. Great party. It was terrific. . now that was a night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zicoinexile Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Wow - strange emotions. My wedding reception was one of the first held in the newly built (then) function suite - so you'll know that wasn't yesterday. Still it could have been somewhere else being converted into flats, eh? (Pieman GTF). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjambo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Why dont they do what all other companies do in this situation.... match, petrol, rebuild. Didnt get the chance as we stopped the work there due to non-payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalcoverup Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The place has steadily gone downhill since the days Robin and Moira were proprietors. Vlad seems to be into hotels at the moment, maybe he could reach into his back tail and buy this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was just home and was there for a "Northern" do, on New Year's Day, night. Had a crackin' time. Save the Orwell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyjambo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The place has steadily gone downhill since the days Robin and Moira were proprietors. Vlad seems to be into hotels at the moment, maybe he could reach into his back tail and buy this one. Ideal building to covert into flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 A real shame. Spent many a happy hour in there getting sauced up, weddings, nights out, lazy sunny afternoons, you name it. One thing though, why is this being presnted as a HEarts story? The Orwell is a hotel and bar 1st and foremost, just because a supporters club uses it as a base doesn't mean it's a Hearts pub. I reckon the vast majority of income for the place comes from other sources other than the supporters club. Obviously Festival Inns dont see it as making enough loot. Like I say though, a real shame, and I'll be sad to see it go, The Gillie gone, now the Orwell. Just how bloody packed is the Ettrick beergarden gonnae get in the 2 days of summer we get!! Like Sommerfields in East Craigs shut down on FEB 11th no place safe TORY CLOWNS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunxjambo Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 not 100% sure but i think a certain local publican is involved in Oscars? has a wee hostelry in Dalry Rd which has been in the news recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambocaz Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The scene of a legendary goal celebration when Robbie scored in Basle. There must have been 7/800 in a hall supposed to hold about 300 and the place went absolutely crazy when the ball hit the back of the net. I was in there that night...place just went mental!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodmac Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Is it no true that young kenny"I`ve forgot his second name for a second" owns / runs the Ettrick and he`s a die hard Hobbo , family traditions etc., his old man was top dog at Fester Road way back in the early 80`s. Ah need help in remembering their surname but who really gives a s............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Young Kenny is Kenny Waugh - hobo yes, but a good lad too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbie_Burns Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The scene of a legendary goal celebration when Robbie scored in Basle. There must have been 7/800 in a hall supposed to hold about 300 and the place went absolutely crazy when the ball hit the back of the net. Remember that night in there well, should have been at the match right enough - but for Ryanair screwing up our flight ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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