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The Ross Bandstand

Princes Street Gardens

Scotland v England Rugby International

being shown on the large screen

The Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens - during the 'Scotland v England' Rugby International Match on 22 March 2003 ©

 The Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens and Ramsay Garden - during the 'Scotland v England' Rugby International Match on 22 March 2003 ©

The Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens - during the 'Scotland v England' Rugby International Match on 22 March 2003 ©

 The Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle - during the 'Scotland v England' Rugby International Match on 22 March 2003 ©

Romeo & Juliet Performance

The Ross Bandsatnd - ready fo ra performance of Romeo & Juliet - July 2006 ©

The Ross Bandsatnd - ready fo ra performance of Romeo & Juliet - July 2006 ©

Beach Volleyball

   Beach Volleyball at the Ross Bandstand - July 2007 ©

Jazz on a Summer's Day

Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival, 2009 ©

 

Proposals for a new Bandstand

in Princes Street Gardens to replace the Ross Bandstand

A possible new bandstand for Princes Street Gardens. Style: grassy knoll - daytime illustration ©

Grassy Knoll  -  daytime

A possible new bandstand for Princes Street Gardens. Style: leaf - daytime illustration ©

Leaf  -  daytime

A possible new bandstand for Princes Street Gardens. Style: shelll - daytime illustration ©

Shell  -  daytime

A possible new bandstand for Princes Street Gardens. Style: grassy knoll - daytime illustration ©

Grassy Knoll  -  night-time

A possible new bandstand for Princes Street Gardens. Style: leaf - nighttime illustration ©

Leaf  -  night-time

A possible new bandstand for Princes Street Gardens. Style: shelll - nighttime illustration ©

Shell  -  night-time

A possible new bandstand for Princes Street Gardens. Key ©

Key

 

The Ross Bandstand

Recollections

Many of Edinburgh's residents and former residents must have memories of the Ross Bandstand.

The Ross Bandsatnd - ready fo ra performance of Romeo & Juliet - July 2006 ©

Recollections  -  1

Yvonne Cain (nee Dorr), now living in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, recalls Edinburgh from the 1950s and wrote:

"I remember going to Ross band stand on a Saturday morning and getting up on stage trying to sing and dance."

Yvonne Cain, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia:  October 2006

Recollections  -  2

I have lived in Edinburgh since 1963.  I remember talent concerts held at the Ross Bandstand  (on Saturday mornings?) and Scottish Country Dancing on weekday evenings in the 1960s.  I noticed this summer, 2006, that the Scottish Country Dancing evenings are still being held. 

Other recent events held at the Ross Bandstand include:

-  Rugby International screening on a large screen TV.

-  Edinburgh Festival Fireworks Concert.

-  Easter Passion Play.

-  Performances of 'Romeo & Juliet' and 'Midsummer Night's Dream'.

Peter Stubbs:  October 2006

Recollections  -  3

Lilian,  now living in the USA, wrote:

"I have made several return trips to Edinburgh since leaving at the age of 19 in 1966.

My cousin who left Edinburgh in 1955, aged 8 came with me on my visit in 1978,

She recognised Princes Street Gardens and recalled, in particular, the bandstand where we watched the Betty Brandon School of Dancers and 'Punch & Judy' shows.  Then, we were allowed onto the dance floor to dance 'The Grand old Duke of York' and other such childhood dances."

Lilian Young, USA:  November 29, 2006

Recollections - 4

Kim Traynor, Tollcross, Edinburgh wrote:

"I remember several summer evenings, as a wee laddie, watching performances at the Ross Bandstand.

In about 1958 or 1959, Jimmy Shand played there when his band was appearing at the annual Ideal Home Exhibition in Waverley Market.

After the display of Scottish Country Dancing, members of the public took to the floor and started swirling around while he belted out ‘The Bluebell Polka’.

I think it was at that moment that I first had the feeling that there might be something special about being Scottish."

Kim Traynor, Tollcross, Edinburgh:  February 8, 2010

 

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EdinPhoto - Home Page      Please send me an e-mail ... with your questions, comments, suggestions or news.      At any time, you can search for a word - perhaps a photographer's name or a photographic topic. The search will produce a list of pages on the EdinPhoto web site where this word appears.            At any time, you can search for a word - perhaps a photographer's name or a photographic topic. The search will produce a list of pages on the EdinPhoto web site where this word appears.

Photographs and Other Images - These include portraits of photographers - photographic outings - Princes Street views - Newhaven Fishwives - etc.  Early Photography in Edinburgh - Talbot, Brewster, Hill & Adamson, Early Professional Photographers in Princes Street, etc.  Professional Photographers in Edinburgh - 1840 to 1940 - Their names, dates of business and studio addresses.  The Photographic Society of Scotland - 1856 to 1873 - Lectures, Exhibitions, Outings, etc.  The History of Edinburgh Photographic Society - 1861 to date - Lectures, Exhibitions, Outings, Poems, etc.  EPS Publications - EPS Handwritten Records - Photographic Journals - Trade Directories - Books - etc.  Thanks to all who have encouraged and supported me in creating the EdinPhoto web site - including descendants of photogrpahers - researchers - providers of photographs and other material  Background notes on the research thal led up to the creation of this site - together with lists of new material added to the site since its launch.  Brief comments on how this site might be used - Just browsing? - Seeking specific information?  Please add your questions, suggestions or other comments to the Guest Book.  Links to other web sites - Photographic Societies - Photographic History - Family History - etc.  Click here to find the link to the Edinburgh Photogrpahic Society web site.  Details of who owns the copyright of photographs and other mateiral on this web site.

A selection of my photographs, many from Edinburgh throughout the year. Also photos from Scotland, London, Iceland, Italy, Hong Kong and elsewhere    Many old maps of Edinburgh (Old Town, New Town, while City), Leith and Newhaven. Includes several old transport maps and a comparison of old maps with recent aerial photos.   Old engravings, mailly of Edinburgh scenes. Some from the 1820s, some from the 1890s, some others - includes many hand-coloured examples from the 1820s.   News from Edinburgh today - Events, Collections, Buildings and Gardens, Transport   This site includes 1. Post card portraits taken in studios in Edinburgh: 2. Post card views either takeen/published by Ediburgh photographers or views of Edinburgh, or both.y Edinburgh    Views of Edinburgh, grouped into three sections: 1. Street views: 2. Buildings: 3. Around Edinburgh   Views of transport around Edinburgh - Horse drawn trams and buses, cable cars, electric trams, buses and a few railway photos. Also several maps of Edinburgh's bus and tram routes.   Summary of the updates added to this site each month since the site was launched   Frequently Asked Questions

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