Log of comments entered in the Guestbook

Archive

2010 to 2018

Here is an archive of the most recent 1,000 messages
added to the EdinPhoto web site and replies to them.

2018

May 27th 201805:36:55 AM

What is your name?

Linda Day

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I lived in Stockbridge in 1950s my father was the janitor of Hamilton place school loved looking at the old photos my brothers and sister where just talking about St Bernardâ??s school last as my brother Charles Day went there to

March 27th 201811:13:40 PM

What is your name?

william Black

Where are you from?

Glenrothes

Comments

Can anyone help with my search,Does anyone remember Marion Mitchell who lived at 26 Gardner Crescent early 1950's ,I also remember Janet Patterson living at same address,Any information would be greatly appreciated .

March 13th 201808:43:40 PM

What is your name?

Rosemary Taylor

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I was born in 144 Dumbiedykes Road, Edinburgh
One of the stories from Emmaline Aris interested me as she was married to my cousin Tommy. We were relocated to Moredun in 1948.

Jim Robertson replied 4 months ago

I was born at 115 Dumbiedykes Rd, name Robertson not sure where 144 was but it could not have been far away from us.Must have been on the other side of the road. Was it near Brown Street ???. Anyway we were all Southsiders eh and we lived in a great neighbourhood. All the best Jim. P.S sorry i just saw this hence the late reply.

2017

November 9th 201711:07:51 PM

What is your name?

Penny MacLucas

Where are you from?

Somerset

Comments

Hi Peter, have just re-discovered your author of www.cartedevisite.co.uk to me from 24th Sept 2007 (!) about an entry in the guest book from Winston MacLucas of West Virginia on 21st Sept 2007 who was wanting to get in touch with me but had not left an address. You were going to post a message asking him for his address. For some reason I feel bad that I have never answered him. Did you ever get an address from him ? (I know I am not meant to have posted a message!) Hoping that you are still working with the EPS. Been talking with siblings and cousins and we were wondering how to make available to you others of granddad's (A. H. MacLucas) photos that we have between us. Hope you are keeping well. Best wishes, Penny MacLucas.

2016

October 23rd 201608:04:23 PM

What is your name?

John Martin

Where are you from?

Annan

Comments

I was born at 160 Dumbiedykes Road 25/09/1931. Is there anyone who was around there at that time

Jim Robertson replied 2 years ago

I was born at 115 Dumbiedykes Rd, a bit after your time. was 160 on the same side as Nellies newsagents shop, on the corner of Brown Street, ???.

October 11th 201612:40:12 PM

What is your name?

Jim Dunlop

Where are you from?

Glasgow / Oxford

Comments

I am trying to trace twins Jan and Christine from Morningside, they went to the Gamp club and the place in the 60's, great days
Regrds
Jim

July 31st 201611:04:50 AM

What is your name?

Michael Friel

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Have just returned back from South East Asia, to my hometown Edinburgh. Lot of changes over the say 40 years , grew up in Wester Drylaw Row. Had a lot of good friends, hope can reconnect but not sure where to begin.

ELIZABETH (HILL) THIES replied 2 years ago

FORMERLY FROM LONGSTONE. NOW LIVING IN MINNESOTA USA. My Auntie Betty and Uncle Duncan MacMillan lived at Wester Drylaw. Auntie Betty was always knitting or baking and uncle Duncan sat quietly listening to the radio. I can't remember the name of the boy who lived next door to them...David something. He was an only child. Good luck with your search Michael. regards, Liz Thies

March 18th 201605:11:04 PM

What is your name?

William Methven.

Where are you from?

Stockbridge/Edinburgh.

Comments

A very interesting web site indeed.Great memory jogger.I reside in Vancouver.B.C.but I will always be from Edinburgh.
Thank you.

March 13th 201608:36:27 AM

What is your name?

Janette Mcdonough(nĂŠe Allan)

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

I went to Old St Paul's church and Sunday school around1953 and well remember Father Rainsford and Father Lockhart.Do you remember Isobel Finney? Funny story,one day Father Lockhart knocked on our door for a visit and our lounge room was completely bare and soot filled as the chimney had just been swept.My mother was black affronted!!

February 11th 201609:57:15 PM

What is your name?

louise henderson

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

My mother pearl ( margaret) Kane stayed in 36 bedford street and went to St bernard school. She's 76 this year anyone remember her. She remembers you shirley

2015

September 30th 201503:00:46 PM

What is your name?

Walter Robb

Where are you from?

Edinburgh, now Australia

Comments

I live in Australia now but love looking at the old photos of where I was born and grew up.

August 23rd 201511:44:54 PM

What is your name?

Tom Boyle

Where are you from?

Neilston

Comments

Thanks for a great we site.

August 18th 201506:55:51 PM

What is your name?

Roderick Todd

Where are you from?

Sidney, B. C., Canada

Comments

Son of Roderick Anderson Dundas Todd and grandson of Frederick Dundas Todd. Always into Genealogy, particularly on the Todd side and the Hyde-Chambers (maternal) side. Great site here.

June 13th 201510:31:11 PM

What is your name?

Sandy Mayhew

Where are you from?

Born in Ancon, Ecuador, South America, now living in The Villages in Central Florida, USA.

Comments

I have enjoyed reading all the comments from previous students, has brought back wonderful memories of the 6 years I was a border at St. Margaret's.

February 4th 201505:57:30 AM

What is your name?

Student.....

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

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January 15th 201507:31:28 PM

What is your name?

Jackie Murphy

Where are you from?

Initially from Longstone but now at Morningside, Edinburgh

Comments

Peter Stubbs-I am a contemporary of Robert Laird and would like to get in touch with him. My address is as above (it's my wife's as I'm not very good with computers). I tried to contact him through the Longstone Community Council site but drew a blank. They suggested I try through you. My phone number is 447 8840-I don't have a mobile. Thank you

2014

October 24th 201410:00:11 PM

What is your name?

Terry McGuire

Where are you from?

Coventry/edinburgh

Comments

The Royal Scots are known as Pontius Pilate's bodyguard, and First of Foot, Right of Line as they are the oldest Regiment of Foot in the British Army. There is no regiment known as the Royal Scots Guards.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 4 years ago

Hi Terry: Thanks for pointing out my error in referring to the 'Royal Scots Guards' when I added the photo of four soldiers in uniform taken at Jerome's studio to the web site yesterday. I've now corrected that on the web site page(by removing the word 'Royal')

October 14th 201412:59:24 PM

What is your name?

Catherine Taylor (nee Clark)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Although born in Edinburgh I now live in Doncaster S.Yorks. I'm trying to find an old school friend and brides maid Dawne Ritchie who married Alan Milne around 1964 ,Dawne was from Dalkeith Road her dad was Robert Darroch Ritchie her grandma had a small confectioners shop at the top of Minto Street. Dawne had a daughter Suzanne around 1967-68 I would really love to know where she is now.

July 21st 201404:47:21 AM

What is your name?

John Francis Munro

Where are you from?

Rolla, North Dakota

Comments

My great, great grandfather (John Munro) was born in Granton, Scotland in 1824 and died in Salem, Ontario (Wellington County) in 1917. His wife, Margaret Calder was also born in Scotland and died in 1890. She came to Ontario in 1856 or 1857. Does anybody know Munro family members that are related to my Great, Great Grandfather?

April 27th 201405:11:17 PM

What is your name?

christine allison

Where are you from?

bonnyrigg midlothian

Comments

Hi just been reading about willie the scythe he was my grandfather it was great reading about him and brought back a lot of memories thank you to Barbara Watson and Ann Valentine for sending me the information to look on this site .

April 27th 201408:56:08 AM

What is your name?

Peter Stubbs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hello again. I've now required all messages to be authorised by me before they appear in the guestbook. This is because of the large amounts of spam that some companies have been attempting to add to the guestbook. So far this month, I've received (and denied) 65 spam messagers in the guestbook. These have come from people selling Oakley sunglasses and other products. They have been sending their messages from addresses that change from day to day, so these senders are not easy to block.

ThomasGanson replied 1 year ago

Dear Peter Several months ago on the Newhaven site I sent you an E mail regarding a lady called Sandra Mclean we were neighbours in Newhaven in the forties and fifties she now lives in America but I never heard anything back and I can only assume you never received it so hopefully I may have better luck this time. Tommy Ganson

Magnus Ganson replied 1 year ago

dear peter I am introducing my brother to the'site' his is Thomas.ganson@sky.com he is not very au fait with computers so he says please be gentle with him,thank you Magnus Ganson

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March 31st 201412:16:04 PM

What is your name?

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Comments

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Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again. The change that I've made tidat to the EdinPhoto Guestbook settings should prevent any more spam being posted in the Guestbook. They should not cause problems for other people who wish to leave messages for the EdinPhoto web site. The best way to leave such messages is for you to send them by to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I'll look for an appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site and will add your message to that page.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

This is more spam. It's unfortunate that people have started posting spam. I don't want to spend any more of my time removing spam from the Guestbook, one message at a time, so I've now changed the guestbook settings so that people will not be avle to add any more messages to the EdinPhoto guest book unless I approve them first.

March 31st 201411:54:19 AM

What is your name?

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Comments

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Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

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Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Over the past few days, I've been removing pm messages such as the one above that have been arriving in the EdinPhoto Guestbook. If similar spm messages continue to appear in the Guestbook, I my close the guestbook to new entries (or see if I can change the Guestbook settings so that messages cannot appear in the Guestbook until I've approved them).

March 27th 201412:51:35 PM

What is your name?

norrie stanton

Where are you from?

boswall avenue

Comments

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Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Noirrie. Would you like me to add any of your photos to the EdinPhoto web site? Unfortunately, I'll not have the time to add them all to the site, but I might be able to add one or two if you'd like to send them to me as attachments (to peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk). It would be good if you also had some888C recollections about the schools that I could add to the web site along with your photos.

March 5th 201407:37:16 PM

What is your name?

mr d adair

Where are you from?

nottingham

Comments

hi I would like to know if 8,crewe road gardens is still there, the reason I would like to know is my late father john adair lived there in 1940 then joined the RAF I have only found this out because of his servise records MR D adair

Peter Stubbs: (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Dave: I've now added your question to the 'Crewe Toll' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I've also added a reply amd a link to some of my own photos of the street. THe answer is: "Yes, 8 Crewe Road Gardens os still there."

March 5th 201411:01:12 AM

What is your name?

Peter Stubbs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh.

Comments

Hi All. Here's another problem with the guestbook. Yesterday, the guestbook received 4 spam messages. These had links to 31 other sites. They came from people I don't know - chen chuan wen, zhan heng zong and two others. I've now removed their messages from the guestbook. I hope that by moving away from using the guestbook and sending your messages direct to me by instead (so that I can to add them to the appropriate pages on the EdinPhoto web site) we'll not be troubled by this sort of problem in the future.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again Tam: It has been taking me a long time to keep track of and respond to the few remaining messages tha are still appearing from time to time in the EdinPhoto Guestbook. So it would be helpful to me if you could send any future messages that you have direct by to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk, rather than post them in the EdinPhoto Guestbook. Thankyou.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Tam: I've now added your comments to the Hamilton Street page on the EdinPhoto web site.

TAM CORNER replied 5 years ago

Just Been Reading The Hamilton Street Web Site.Stayed At No.6 Also The DK School Site Just Wondering If Anybody Remembers Me?.

February 27th 201403:04:56 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC Canada

Comments

Peter, is the guest book now finished and if so, it is sad because of the number of people including myself who really enjoyed reading the letters on the guest book, I hope that it is re-introduced as it was a big part in getting information and re-introducing people who had lost touch with each other over the years but if it is finished and no longer going to used, I will still be an avid reader and member of this great site Tam

Scotty Henderson replied 1 year ago

I know this is a long shot! Would like to find out if this Tam McCluskey ever worked in the post Office Edinburgh around 1950-51??? Peter if it is and you still have his it would be great to find out!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Meg: IO'm sorry to her that you don't like the new set up, and don't know how to find the latest posts, etc. Have you tried clicking on 'Latest Updates', near the start of the EdinPhoto Home page? Clicking on that link should give you a list of links to all the recent updates and postings on the EdinPhoto web site. Please try it and let me know how you get on.

meg reilly replied 5 years ago

hi peter im sorry to say I don't like this new set up. I don't know how to find the latest posts etc. that's just my opinion it probably suits others. anyway I have enjoyed the site in the past and thank you for all the hard work you put into it. Regards Meg

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

(continued) The new suggestion is that whatever you would have put in the Guestbook you should to me instead, then I'll find an appropriate part of the web site to add it to. I hope you will find that this new way of working will result in even more people finding some of the comments that you write.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

HI Tam: Unfortunately I've had to recommend that people no longer use the guest book because it was causing just too many problems that I had no control over and was taking up too much time. I know that you and a few others were keen users of the guest book, but it was only a very small proportion of the visitors to the EdinPhoto web site that used it.

February 7th 201402:41:41 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Isee you have another margaret cooper on your website,I know i have'nt put anything up for a while but i am trying to write a book and the time just seems to fly by.Sorry i probably seem a bit thick but not sure how to send you e-mail have to get my grandson to help . Hope all's well with you Peter.

margaret cooper replied 5 years ago

I had given up hope of ever finding anyone who had attended All Saints School bvut i remember Rosari Nesbit we called her Mum Madge and she used to work as a postwoman that was when i was about 4, they lived in the same stair as the Bains,I think the Grandmother also lived with them.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Margaret: To send an to me, just click on the link at the top of any page on the EdinPhoto web site, then type your message to me and click on 'send'. I hope that works well for you.

February 1st 201408:50:49 PM

What is your name?

Stephen Morrison

Where are you from?

Granton Rd Edinburgh ( Now Queensland Austrlia)

Comments

Not been on this site for a long time and the work that you put into Peter is a credit, Always amazed to read the comments from all around the world about their lives and growing up,and I would say that the 6 degrees of seperation is pretty spot on,

2013

December 24th 201310:00:58 PM

What is your name?

margaret williamson (hay )

Where are you from?

edinburgh scotland (now in IL.)

Comments

I
haven"t been on this great site for a while,but will be starting again in Jan.wanted to wish you and family a great christmas and a guid new year may 2014 be healthy for all,and keep up the amazing work for all us scots and our memories thank you,:);)

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Margaret: For any future messages, can you send them to me by rather than post them in the Guestbook. I might not notice messages posted in the Guestbook. I'm trying to phase out the use of it for future messages because it has caused me a few problems. Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Margaret. Welcome back! I appreciate your encouraging comments and best wishes I wish all the best to you for Christmas and the New Year.

December 23rd 201302:36:17 AM

What is your name?

Nan Scott

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

Wishing you Peter for the good job you continually do keeping this site up to date, and to all the Scots around the world who subscribe to it, may I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe and Prosperous New year. Hope 2014 will be good one. For those of you living in cold countries ---- Stay warm, and for those in hot countires ----Stay cool. Take care. Bye for now. Nan Scott , --- Melbourne Australia.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Nan: If you are planning to send more messages any time, I'd appreciate it if you sould send them to me by to peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk rather than post them in the EdinPhoto Guestbook. I'm trying to discontinue the use of the EdinPhoto Guestbook for new messages from now on. Thanks.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Nan: Thanks for your Christmas Greetings. I appreciate that and wish you all the best for Christmas. I've now added your Greetings to the EdinPhoto web site.

December 18th 201311:27:01 PM

What is your name?

Peter Stubbs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi All:

Can you help by sending all future messages to me by to peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk, RATHER THAN posting any more messages in the EdinPhoto guestbook. Thank you for your help.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Thanks June: I appreciate that. I think the new method of updating should work out well for all concerned. It should be easy to find any messages posted, both from the 'Recent Updates' page and by searching according to topic on the EdinPhoto web site.

june wood replied 5 years ago

No problem, shall do as you ask next next time I post a message. Merry Xmas to you and your family Peter,,All the best in 2014.

December 18th 201302:18:02 PM

What is your name?

Shirley Canale Thompson

Where are you from?

Ilkley W. Yorkshire

Comments

Had a walk down memory lane again on this wonderful site!
I wonder if there are any fellow pupils from St. Bernard's primary in Stockbridge out there?
My last class before leaving for Flora Stevenson's was with Mrs Currie. We are all in our mid 70's now and I would love to find someone with a school photo!
I was Shirley Canale back then, with 2 brothers....Eddie and David and we lived in Bedford Street. Hoping someone replies...........
Seasons greetings
Shirley

John E. Kirkwood replied 5 years ago

Hi Shirley, Are you related to a Selby Canale who went to Boroughmuir Sen Sec in1949-52 as we were classmates in the 1C1 class. wondered is he was still around Regards

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Dorothy: Thanks for posting your reply below to Shirley's message. I've now updated the 'St Bernard's School' page in the'Recollecions' section of the EdinPhoto web site to include your reply.

dorothy finlay, nee cossar replied 5 years ago

hello Shirley, my mother went to st. bernards school & then fflora,s but long before you , her teacher wasMr walker, who later became my headmaster at Royston primary, my mothers name was Jeanie finlay she lived in dean st and would be 102, is she was alive when I was in edin. in 2010 I viited stockbridge and they were knocking st bernards down, but my first school was stockbridge primary and that still running strong, best regards Dorothy finlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Shirley and Jim. Thanks for your messages posted in the EdinPhoto Guestbook today. I've now also added them to a new 'St Bernard's School' pge in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that others will be able to read them there. Howeve, it would be helpful if any future messages from yourself and others could be sent to me by to Peter.Stubbs@EdinPhoto.org.uk rather than posted in the Guestbook. Thank you.

jim patience replied 5 years ago

I went to St. Bernard,s round about the same time my teachers were Miss Horne and Miss Turnbull Who died while I still went there.I am 76. I stayed in Jamaica St Moved to Canada 1969

December 15th 201311:32:58 AM

What is your name?

Jock John Erben

Where are you from?

Lindsay Rd Leith

Comments

Hi to all that lived in Lindsay Rd back in the late 60s, 1970 & 71, left with family for Australia.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Jock: Thanks for your message. However, you may not have noticed but I'm now encouraging people to send their messages to me by , rather than post them in the EdinPhoto Guestbook. If you sent the message to me by , I would then add it to one of the EdinPhoto pages where more people might be likely to find it, e.g. one of the 'Leith Recollections' pages on the web site..

December 14th 201301:35:41 PM

What is your name?

Peter Stubbs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Thank you to all for the messages that you have posted in the EdinPhoto guestbook. However, from now on, rather than post any more messages here, I believe that it would be less work for all concerned, and would achieve a fuller readership of your messages if, instead your were to send your messages to me by at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk, then I'll add them to the most appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Cathy: I've n ow sent an to John Kirkwood to let him know about your message above because I felt that he might have been unlikely to find it himseld. I'll send you an to give you his address. I really do feel that it will be more efficient, less work and more reliable to move to using direct s instead of the guest book in future. Also, if any confidential info is to be passed on, I feel that s will be more appropriate than the guestbook for that.

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino formerly The Grassmarket, now USA since 1960 replied 5 years ago

Hello Peter and family. Hope your Christmas was a happy one and if you celebrated Hogmanay, hope that was a happy time too. All the best to you and your family in 2014. I just read a message from John Kirkwood who asked about Selby Canale. Selby lived in the same stair as I did back in the 50's in the Grassmarket. If John checks Castle Hill School recollections he'll find an entry from Anita Canale (#4 on the list). She was Selby's sister. I didn't know them well, but this information might help him out. I'm disappointed the guest book has been discontinued, but if it's better for you to be contacted directly, that'll work. Thanks for all you do to keep this great site going! Glad to tell you my husband and I will be in Edinburgh shortly for a visit with my sisters and their families.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again: If you'd like to know the resasons why I've mde the suggestion above, you'll find more details by clicking on the Guestbook button at the top of any page on the EdinPhoto web site.

December 14th 201301:30:19 AM

What is your name?

John McAuley

Where are you from?

London

Comments

Hi. My aunt, May McGuinness, died on 26/09/13 aged 92. She worked in Canaan Lodge from just after WW2 until retirement in the 1980s. She shared the Canaan Lodge cottage with another lady who worked in the Canaan Lodge laundry, Ellen Traynor who died in the early 1980s.

May was popular with the children who lived in Canaan Lodge and it would be great to hear how they are doing. I remember visiting the place and some of the children there, including a lad called Albert, this would have been in the early 1970s.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again John> If you look at the message in the guestbook that that there should not be any more messages added to the EdinPhoto web sie, as I felt that it had become difficult to maintain and did not offer any real advantage over the alternative which is for you and others to send messages to me by , then I find the appropriate page on the web site to add them to. I hope you find that acceptable. Please me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk if it causes you any problems.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi John: Than ks for your message posted above, which I've now added to the 'Caanan Lodge' page in the recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. I feel that others will have more chance of finding it there.

December 13th 201311:14:07 PM

What is your name?

valerie mentrup nee fenton

Where are you from?

born in edinburgh, rodney street

Comments

i now live in Germany near mĂźnich,since the last 43 years. went to broughton Primary and secondary School. if anybody can remember me please write. wish you all a lovely Christmas and a happy new year.

December 10th 201310:43:52 PM

What is your name?

Sheila MacLennan nee McLoughlin

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi Have been browsing this brilliant website. I have been trying to confirm if a photograph I have of my 2 x great grandmother 1x great grandmother and grandmother was taken in Princess Street Gardens between 1912 and 1918. In doing so I came across postings from Dorothy Finlay(Cossar) who I think is a distant cousin. I knew her mother Jean before she emigrated to Australia in 1968-69. She lived round the corner from us in Muirhouse. We used to call her aunty Jean. Would love to hear from Dorothy.

dorothy finlay, nee cossar replied 5 years ago

hello sheila have been trying to contact you via windows live messanger, but keep failing have sent messages via g-mail hope you received them looking forward to hearing from you dorothy

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again Tam, Dave and Meg: ... I've split this message into two, because I don't like long paragraphs (and as far as I can discover, the Guestbook insists that each reply should be no more than a single paragraph.) Briefly, the suggestion that I'm implementing today is that instead of adding messages theirr own to the EdinPhoto guestbook, people should send their messages to me by . Then I'll find the appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site to add the message to. I believe that should be less work and more reliable for all concerned. If there is anything about the proposal that you'd like to discuss with me, please me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk I'd like to be sure that loyal supporters such as yourselves are comfortable with any changes that I make to the webs site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Tan, Dave and Meg: I know that you have all used the EdinPhoto guestbook from time to time, so I hope that today's news about the future of the guestbook will not cause any concern to you. Please click on the guesbook button at the top of any page on the web site to read more, including my reasons for making the change.

dorothy finlay, nee cossar replied 5 years ago

Hi, sheila I tried to e-m you but for some reason it failed, here is my add, dotfin2@gmail.com, yes my grandfather was killed in july1916 at the battle of the somme he was an Argyll and Sutherland highlander 2nd bn. he is at the war grave in france at thiepval memorial, were you a Hepburn my grandfathers sister married a Hepburn I think they lived somewhere of Raeburn place, and another sister married a notman her name was lizzie the lived in Raeburn place at the corner next to the cricket ground , as you gon down to the park I,ll have another go on the e-m best egards dorothy

sheila maclennan replied 5 years ago

Hi Dorothy, great to hear from you. I now live in Falkirk my sister and brothers still live there. Although I have lived in different parts of Scotland I still call Edinburgh home. I remember seeing your mother off at Waverely station when she was leaving to be with you, with my father and gran who was really upset about here going. I remember my father telling me that we had a great uncle who had been killed at the battle of the Somme and just discovered that he was your grandfather. Would love to keep in touch if you have any photos or any family info perhaps we could e-mail each other my e-mail address is Sheila.hepburn2012@yahoo.co.uk look forward to hearing from you regards Sheila

dorothy finlay, nee cossar replied 5 years ago

Hello sheila, yes you,r right, my mother jean lived in muirhouse, after they knocked down the prefabs in crewe rd west, she came out to Australia 2 years after me but never really felt settled here, she missed all her old pals but a few years before her death she met a lovely Glasgow man who was a widower he had a big family and they had lots of Scottish nights and sing songs and after that she was a lot happier are you still in muirhouse it was lovely to hear from you where did you got to school I,m still in contact with an old school pal who kived in telford rd. her name was pat parker its now Sinclair best regards Dorothy finlay,

December 9th 201310:36:43 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Comments

A Merry Xmas and a happy New Year to all of you, this is a fantastic site brings back many many memories, especially to all of us who live in different countries, keep this up, from an old Chinatown and Leith expat Tam

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 5 years ago

Best wishes to you Tam,and family, also you too Meg from a very warm NZ. Dave.

meg reilly replied 5 years ago

Hi Tam its so good to see you again on site. I really miss you and daves comments on here, but I know you had a lot of unhappiness over the year, glad its picking up. A merry xmas to you and your family and I hope you have lots of happiness this new year 2014. Meg

December 8th 201308:01:00 PM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Born Juniper Green now living in Beaconsfield.

Comments

I was interested to read that The Square referred to Granton Square. Back in the 50s, those of us living in the West of Edinburgh knew St Andrews Square as The Square, probably because it was where all the SMT buses departed from.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Mike: Thanks for your comments. I'v now added them to the 'Place Names' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

December 6th 201310:04:17 AM

What is your name?

Garry Park

Where are you from?

Dunedin NewZealand

Comments

Our family is currently trying to trace back the family history on the scottish side. My great grandfather was James Jack and in 1873 in a town called Denny he married Jane nee Duff. In 1883 my grandfather John Jack was born. In later years he married Agnes Bernard and they lived in Bo"ness. Agnes was part of a large family that was reportedly able to muster their own band. Agnes parents were James Bernard and Margaret McGeorge. We have a photo of a William Bernard with an inscription Mt Farm, Balfron Station, Stirlingshire. The photographer who took the postcard photo operated after 1915. My grandparents subsequently emigrated to NewZealand and alot of the background is unknown. Apparently a well known scots surgeon or doctor with the surname of Jack is related. He wrote a medical book we have been told. We would be grateful if anyone could help with any information. Thanks

Dave McKinlay replied 5 years ago

Thanks for the reply Garry, was hoping to catch up with an old friend.The Regement you refer to would be The Royal Scots Fusiliers sadly merged with the Queens Own Scottish Borderers a few years ago, ofcourse they have now gone too. Regards Dave

Garry Park replied 5 years ago

Hi Dave I am not the pipe band Garry however in the 70|s I lived in Wellington and spent some time working in Porirua. I am coincidently following a lead where a relative (not sure which one) was an RSM in a Scottish Fusiller regiment and was at the Boxer rebellion in China in 1901. Thanks for your reply. Cheers Garry

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 5 years ago

Hi Garry this is just a long shot would you be the Garry Park that lived in the Porirua area around the early 70s and was a piper with one of the pipe bands in the upper south island. Was it you that climbed out on to the scaffold at a Burns night we had at our home when we lowered the Blue Blanket. Does any of this ring a bell. If you are the Garry I know, I recall you telling me of one of your Grandfathers served in the Seaforth Highlanders and lost a certain part of his anatomy in one of the wars. Good luck with your search. Regards Dave.

December 5th 201308:12:34 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

brisbane qld. australia

Comments

hello john, Kirkwood I hope you read my reply on the edin recc website, as I said my mothers old friend lived at 79 crewe rd west until her death in the 90, her name was morag banks her husband and son both sailed out of Leith with salvesons on the trawlers, I also had a great friend who lived in crewe rd north Eleanor Irvine, she married billystevenson the footballer they both went to Ainslie park but sadly she died young, I came to austraalia in 1966, nearly 50 years ago, but I can still see edin in my mind as clear as yesterday, I had a trip back a few years ago, and went looking for family , they all came from stockbridge,the wee house my granny lived in , in dean street looked completely different all modernised, anyway best regards Dorothy finlay

findlay smith replied 5 years ago

dear Dorothy, I have written to you before, I do not know if you received my , I lived opposite crewe path, in crewe road north, I think you had a friend named Irma ? I worked for eleanors dad, after school hours delivering batteries on an old bike with a front carrier, I also new Eleanor and billy Stevenson, I played football with billy, hope you are well Findlay smith formerly 204 crewe road north

December 4th 201309:20:50 PM

What is your name?

hugh mcleod

Where are you from?

originally from pilton now living in lincoln

Comments

love to find my 2 pals namely billy Hamilton lived in ferry road place 1950 also eddie traynor lived also in ferry road place? I think be very happy if anyone could put me in touch with any of them

December 4th 201309:12:06 PM

What is your name?

hugh mcleod aka shuggy

Where are you from?

lincoln

Comments

I lived in 37 ferry road drive from 1945 /late 50s love to here from any one who remembers me I went to Ainslie park school I had 2 brothers Charles and Marcus [both deceased also had 4 sisters Doreen [deceased] Margaret Evelyn and Lily

December 4th 201309:37:23 AM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Originally Juniper Green now living in Beaconsfield, Bucks

Comments

Hi Peter
Obviously I can only speak for myself, but I like your website as it is. I check it every day and I can honestly say I have learned more about Edinburgh than I did during the years I spent growing up there until I left for London in 1965. One of these days I will write down my memories of the sadly neglected Juniper Green and send them to you! Keep0 up the good work.
Mike

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Mike: Thanks for your comments above. I've now added them to the EdinPhoto web site. If you click on the link for 'latest updates' for today on the home page of the EdinPhoto web site, you should find links to pages that include comments from yourself and others. By far, the majority of people suggested that I should leave the site as it is, so that's what I'll do. I look forward to receiving your memories of growing up at Junniper Green, whenever you can find the time to send them to me.

November 25th 201303:37:40 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper nee Gaughan

Where are you from?

Leith

Comments

Hello, I am looking for a photograph of a rag and bone man in Graham St. Leith 1960 give or take a year. The two wee girls are myself and my sister. My sister died this year from cancer and I would love to have a copy of this picture . I know it was seen on here, my sister had a disagreement about the date.
Hopefully, Margaret

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Margaret: Thanks for posting the message above. If you let me know where you saw the photo that you are asking about, I'lll see if I can help. Was it somewhere on the EdinPhoto web site? If so, where?

November 25th 201302:08:42 AM

What is your name?

Thomas Begbie McFarlane

Where are you from?

Born;Calton,Glasgow ,Scot.

Comments

Re;Thomas Vernon Begbie, b.1811. He was my 2nd Great Grandfather,.My Grandmother was Jessie Begbie b.1882 & was married to Robert McFarlane who lived in Shettleston Most of my family lived in Shettleston.Glas.

November 20th 201306:22:36 AM

What is your name?

Anne Dale

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Hello. I am seeking more information about the location of James Bertram and Son's foundry on Leith Walk, Edinburgh. My husband's great-great grandfather worked there in the 1840s as an engineer before emigrating to New Zealand in 1858 via Australia. I have found the Canmore map & information on their website, and a couple of references to it on your website. We visited Edinburgh this year and walked down Leith Walk but did not have enough information to find the site which is likely to have been built upon. Looks like it may have been between Leith Walk and Dryden Street, no. 165 Leith Walk is given on the Canmore site. Any information will be gratefully received. Thanks. Anne

Anne Dale replied 5 years ago

Thanks, Peter,for your James Bertram & Son foundry information; much appreciated! If anyone else wants to reply too that will be good Anne

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Anne. Number 165 was on the right hand side of Leith Walk, just beyond Smith's Place, as you are walking north towards Leith. I believe that Leith Tramway depot was probably built on or close to the old Bertram site. That later became a Lothian Buses Depot and I understand that it is now being used as a garage for Edinburgh Social Work Dept.

November 19th 201301:36:55 AM

What is your name?

Robert Thomson

Where are you from?

Hamilton Ontario Canada

Comments

I lived at 13 Dean Park Street until 1966 when I emigrated to Canada. I am now in my seventies but I often think back to the great childhood memories I had growing up in Stockeree. Finding your website was a nice surprise and experience for me, thanks for maintaining it, the quality is superb.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Robert: Thanks for posting your message above. If you ever have any memories of growing up in Stockbridge that you'd like me to add to the EdinPhoto web site, please send them by to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I'll try to find an appropriate place in the web site to add them to.

November 17th 201307:37:03 PM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Attn. Meg Reilly [Niddrie] now London
Hi Meg Tam,Wilma and Rayanne are well I talk to Tam on skype the odd time. They have had a bit of a rough time in the last year or so with family losses but they are getting on with life. Discomfort yes, I'd say no real pain but when I got back to NZ my local hospital put a metal plate in as the clavical bone was overlapping and had to be brought back into line. Back on the bike 95% back to normal but missed out on my 9 day tour of Queensland due to the accident. Was thinking of you when I was cycling up the Whisp from Dudingston down to Earlston Cheers for now.Dave.
Peter sorry for putting this message up don't know Meg's .

Tam McLuskey replied 5 years ago

Thanks Dave and Meg and aw you other good people on this great site for your thoughts and wishes,we have our bad days when we think of our son Shaun,my brother David and my mother all gone in the last year but the good days are starting to be more and more and the not so good days less and less, Rayanne is now attending St Georges School for Girls in Edinburgh and she is really doing good,when I had her over for a holiday last year ,she like all of us McLuskeys fell in love with Scotland especially Edinburgh,so we got her into school over there and she is doing great an all girls school, anyway all our love and best wishes and you aw have a "Merry Xmas and Happy New Year"I will talk with you soon Dave take care Tam and Wilma xxxxx

meg reilly replied 5 years ago

Hi dave im glad your all better now, but you must have been disappointed missing the the 9day tour that sounded exciting. Im glad Tams family are all well. talking of the wisp made me think of sandie the beggar who lived there, do you remember him. I went for a bike ride when I was 17 to gullane it was a nightmare I practically had to walk back I couldn't move a muscle, never again. I don't know how to give you my address or I would. keep well Meg

November 16th 201302:49:15 PM

What is your name?

John E. Kirkwood

Where are you from?

Livingston Village West Lothian

Comments

To Dorothy Finlay(Cossor) Brisbane Queensland Australia
I did not attend Royston P.S. altho my wife Irene Bryce &family did,Jim,Catherine,& Douglas with Jim & Douglas going on to Ainslie Park, Cath to 'Flora's Glory'. They lived in 168 Crewe Rd N. Doug still does. Also Willie Simpson, Dougie Weir, Bobby Cockburn, Ian Cowan, Tommy Liston were my mates.Am in touch with Avril nee Young from Crewe Pl now Bendigo,Vic, I lived in Crewe Ter,Went to Boroughmuir,altho Irene &i moved to Crewe Rd W in '63. I worked in Ferranti & Irene (myself later) in Bruce Peebles (Surprise, Surprise) Other names at A.P. could be Bertha McLurg & Judith Roberts. May be stir some thoughts

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dorothy finlay, nee cossar replied 5 years ago

HI JOHN , NO I DONT RECOGNISE ANY OF THE NAMES, I LEFT CREWE RD WEST IN 1960 TO GET MARRIED, BUT MY MOTHERS OLD PAL SILL LIVED AT 79 UNTIL HER DEATH IN 97, HER NAME WAS MORAG BANKS, HER HUSBAND AND SON WERE BOTH SKIPPERS ON THE TRAWLERS, SAILING FROM LEITH, ITHINK SALVESONS, WHEN IT WAS BAD WEATHER SHE WOULD COME IN FOR A CUP OF TEA, AS THE WORRY WAS TO MUCH ON HER OWN,CREWE RD. WEST, HER FAMILY HAD THE IRONMONGES IN CREW NORTH BEST REGARDS DOROTHY FINLAY ALSO BETTY IRVINE LIVED IN

November 12th 201307:31:51 PM

What is your name?

Pat McGregor

Where are you from?

Blairgowrie, Scotland

Comments

I have printed the Valuation Roll for 1915 for my grandfather, Alexander McDonald McMillan and the proprietor for the house he lived in is given as "Mitchell's Establishment per J & T Allison, 11 South St David Street". Does anyone have information about Mitchell's Establishment, please?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Pat: It may be worthwhile checking to see if there is any mention of Mitchell's Establishment in the 1911 edition of the Edinburgh & Leith Post Office Directory. I don't have a copy of that myself. I've checked the copies that I have (for 1903 and 1930) but unfortunately found no mention of it there.

November 12th 201301:32:42 PM

What is your name?

Mike Mumford

Where are you from?

North Wales and Shropshire

Comments

I discovered your web site looking for Police Information Boxes, and was pleased to find so many still surviving. Recording all street furniture is so important. Your readers may like my latest eBook see http://www.mumfordbooks.co.uk Telephone History has a free sample download. I recently visited Edinburgh and took some photographs of Mons Meg 1457 given to King James II and kept at castle. On checking this cannon I discovered it had blown off part of its outer casing and exposing its barrel below. All early cannons were not cast but welded together my master blacksmiths. There technique was that of a cooper, hence the term barrel, still used today.

November 11th 201310:26:50 AM

What is your name?

John Cavanagh

Where are you from?

Durham City Co Durham

Comments

Re Alan Fairley's comments about Hamilton Street Leith I was born in 1953 and brought up in Hamilton Street we lived in the ground floor flat in No. 7 my best pal was Richard Munro who lived in the top flat of No. 6 with his Brother Alex and parents Alex & ? the street was a cul-de-sac because of the wall of Leith Fort closed off the top of the street so it was a safe place for children to play in, the street was (unusally) concreted so it had a smooth surface for playing football on, the wall was the goal!
The street had everything we needed Chip Shop, Leith Provy grocers, butchers & general merchants - corner Shop ( Celia Malcom's)

When the flats at Leith Fort where built the wall was demolished for access for vehicles and the street was never the same after that.

No. 8 was demolished sometime in the late 60's and this left an ugly space in the street - see the photo - The name Fairley is familiar to me but time has diminished my memory somewhat.

I left Leith in 1970 to join the Army never returned. I have great memories of my childhood spent in Hamilton Street brought up in a room and kitchen.

As an aside: my name in blue 3 ft. high letters is still visible on what was our backgreen wall. Painted in 1965.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi John: Thanks for posting your memories of Hamilton Street above. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your memories to the 'Hamilton Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

alan fairley replied 5 years ago

Hi John Thanks for your reply. It's really interesting to hear about the street my dad was born in. I think your pal Richard Munro is related to me, he would be my second cousin once removed, if his dad is Alexander Preston Munro. Alexander was born in number 8 but I don't have a marriage for him. Cheers

Ruth McClounnan replied 5 years ago

John, on facebook we have Spirit Of Leithers would like to see you on there. cheers Ruth

November 10th 201306:51:26 PM

What is your name?

Alistair Walker

Where are you from?

Burrelton, Perthshire.

Comments

While I was tidying up a friend's garden I unearthed what I believe is a device for sowing turnip seed. It looks as though it could have been towed by either horse or tractor. It was manufactured by Messrs Ballach. implement makers, Gorgie, Edinburgh. Does anybody remember this factory?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again Alistair. I also checked in the 1961 and 1970 Post Office Directories. By 1961, the company had become Balloch Limited. By 1970, it had moved to new premises at Bankhead Avenue, Sigfhthill Industrial Estate.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Alistair: Thank you for posting your comment about the item that you found manufactured by Messrs Ballach. I've had a look at some of my old Post Office Directories to see if there was any mention of the company. I found no mention of the company in my 1903 Directory, but the company was listed as "JL&J Balloch, Agricultural Implement Makers, Gorgie" in the 1930, 1940 and 1950 direectories. The last of these also gave what appeared to be a home address of "Glentool, Rob's Loan, Gorgie" for JL Balloch.

November 10th 201302:48:10 PM

What is your name?

Alan Fairley

Where are you from?

Liverpool, England

Comments

My dad William Wright Goodman Fairley was born at 6 hamilton St, Leith 1922, his sister Margaret was born in number 7 Hamilton st, and his brother Peter number 8 hamilton st. There were also a lot of close relatives born in Hamilton st; John Leydon 1920 number 5, Peter Goodman Leydon 1918 also number 5, Margaret Wright Godman Leydon 1913 number 5; Margaret Wright Goodman number 8, Mary Rush Goodman 1925 number 5, Alexander Preston Munro 1922 number 8, Adam Young Munro 1927 number 6, Margaret Wright Goodman Preston Munro 1937 number 6 hamilton st.
As you can see this was a busy place for my ancestors! and I've always wanted to see Hamilton st for my self, so when I visited a few years ago I was really heartbroken to find out it had been demolished! Today i happened to see a post on facebook re old endinburgh photos, and this led me to searching for photos of Hamilton st, and to find one has changed vision of what I thought it was like! I'm now hoping to maybe get in contact with anyone who has lived there or has anymore info on it. or even long lost relatives, which would be great because I've done a lot of Family History research, and they may be in my family tree!
Thank you Edinphoto !!
Alan Fairley,
Liverpool

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Ruth and Adam: The petition for a Leith Museum seems to have been gaining support. I signed it and added a note about it and a link to it from the EdinPhoto web site shortly after it was launched, about 3 weeks ago. To find the page about it on the EdinPhoto web site, try doing a search on Google for EDINPHOTO LEITH PETITION 2013.

Ruth McClounnan replied 5 years ago

Alan we have a great facebook site for Spirit of Leithers, we are in the midst right now looking for signatures on a petition for a Leith Museum to be housed in the old Custom House Building in Commercial St,. Leith ...We show old photos of Leith which are great and get many comments on them...Comeon in have a look....Ruth

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Alan: Thanks for posting your message above. I've now also added it to the 'Hamilton Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might read it there and contact you.

November 9th 201307:39:43 PM

What is your name?

Cathie Cavanagh

Where are you from?

Hamilton Street Leith.

Comments

Hamilton Street long gone !! I attended St. Mary's primary school Yardheads, glad to see building is still there. Then to secondary school. St Anthony's Lochend Road.. and this building is still there. both said buildings now turned into flats.

November 3rd 201307:32:27 PM

What is your name?

Ian Blanche

Where are you from?

Toronto Canada

Comments

Does anyone know the Blanches from Edinburgh? My father Henry Blanche and his brother Graham were born there. My grandfather, also Henry, and grandmother, Hanna owned a green grocer on Arthur street. Before that I think he had a grocer and wine store on East Richmond St. I have a certificate from 1890 stating this. I would love to know more!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Joe. Thanks for your replies below.. I've now updated the EdinPhoto 'Recllections' page mentioned below to include your replies..

JOE JORDAN replied 5 years ago

Hi Peter Me again it was No. 45 Arthur Street

JOE JORDAN replied 5 years ago

Hi Peter Robert T Blanche was a grocer and wine merchant 43 Arthur Street showing on the Valuation Rolls 1919 -1927. He wasn't there 1914. The grocer who took over 1932 VR was Alexander McIntosh Taylor. The name Blanche must have been left up on the shop front because we called it Blanche's. I always thought that there were two Blanche shops in the old Southside. Incidentally Robert T Blanche resided a 11 Roxburgh Street.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Ian: Thanks for your message above. I've now updated the 'Dumbiedykes - Searching for People' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site to include the comments from yourelf and your wife, Willona. If you'd like to see the page that I've just updated on the EdinPhoto web site, please click on 'Latest Updates' on the home page of www.edinphoto.org.uk then you should find the appropriate link to click on at November 3, 2013.

October 30th 201306:57:12 PM

What is your name?

tommy johnston

Where are you from?

joppa

Comments

hi this is my first go on the guest book and have been fascinated by all the memories of people who lived in the local area around 1940 to 1960. I lived with my dad Eddie end gran and my 2 brothers George and Roy but sadly i am the only survivor. i love going back up there as i live down south but visit relatives in the Borders when pos..i remember Dorothy Jenkins who has sent news of the past which i remember as we were kids growing up at the same time..she was my brother George,s girlfriend..these are names i can remember Angus Lynd, Archie McCowat, Harry Potter,John Shillington and brothers and whose dad was a conductor on the old trams..Jimmy Sherry and Michael Black who are all scattered over the world. Would love to hear from any body who went to Towerbank an Portobello hich schools 1943..1954..all the kids stuff that Dorothy mentioned was very true and would not have changed a single moment in those eearly years...i have loads of memories which i will tell about another time...hope some f this will jog some memories..cheers for now..

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Tommy: Thanks for your message about Joppa above. I've now also added it to the EdinPhoto web site immediately below the message about Joppa that Dorothy Jenkins left. If you'd like to see that page, please click on 'Latest Updates' or 'Previous Updates' (as appropriate) on the home page of the EdinPhoto web site, then click on the link to Joppa for 30 October 2013.

October 26th 201306:04:29 PM

What is your name?

MARGARET MCLAY

Where are you from?

EDINBURGH

Comments

HI THERE, DOES ANYBOBY REMEMBER A BILLIARD CENTER ABOVE BURTONS AT THE TOP OF LEITH WALK. RUN BY ANDREW ROSS MCLENNAN. DO YOU REMEMBER THIS GUY?

jim gibson replied 5 years ago

Hi Margaret As well as the billiard Hall above Burton,s in the Kirkgate . There was also one above Burtons on Leith Street I spent a lot of my wasted youth playing there. PS It stood me on good ground I still play snooker every Wednesday .....

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Ruth: I've now added your reply above (followed by a brief reply from myself) to the 'Leith Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. To find the page that I've just updated, please click on 'Latest Updates' on the www.edinphoto.org.uk home page, then click on the 'Leith Street' link, updated on 4 November 2013.

Ruth McClounnan replied 5 years ago

Margaret, there was a billard hall above Mens store Burtons in the Kirkgate, Leith

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Margaret: Thanks for your memories above. I've now added them to the 'Leith Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto site. If you'd like to find that page, go to 'Latest Updates' near the start of the EdinPhoto Home page and you should find a link to it dated 26 October 2013.

October 26th 201305:37:47 PM

What is your name?

ronnie murphy

Where are you from?

west yorks now edinburgh before

Comments

re picture hooses in edinburgh. i remember going all over on the bus to the pictures in the late 1950s . i think there must have been 30 odd cinemas. pooles synod hall.what a great building for horror films,it was terrifying just going to the toilet.i used to go to The Salon with my dad . auld films but good value

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Ronnie: Thanks for your memories above. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Cinemas' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto site. If you'd like to find that page, go to 'Latest Updates' near the start of the EdinPhoto Home page and you should find a link to it dated 26 October 2013.

October 24th 201302:52:03 PM

What is your name?

PETER HALLIDAY

Where are you from?

HYVOTMILL RD EDINBURGH

Comments

WAS BORN IN 1946 WAVERLEY BUILDINGS 25 WEST

October 24th 201301:53:21 AM

What is your name?

john mcallister

Where are you from?

penicuik

Comments

i noticed you said fort kinnaird opened in 1998,however i worked there in security from 1991 although it was called kinnaird park and only consisted of the main square which includes toys r us,there was also a twinnings tea factory and offices behind the now demolished uci cinema and megabowl.it has grown in size to become the fort,but i have many memories from my time there.keep up the good work on your site.regards john.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi John: Thanks for your message above. It's always helpful to be told when I've got something wrong on the web site. (I typed '1998' instead of '1989'. I've corrected that now.) I've also added your comments to the EdinPhoto web site. If you click on 'What's New' on the EdinPhoto home page, it should take you to a link to the Fort Kinnaird page, updared on Oct 24, 2013.

October 20th 201307:38:27 PM

What is your name?

ronnie murphy

Where are you from?

west yorks now edinburgh before

Comments

regarding mary queen of scots tree at little france i used to pass it walking to school at the inch secondary mid 1950s.a big lump of dead tree

JEESICA replied 5 years ago

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October 19th 201307:30:59 PM

What is your name?

ronnie murphy

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

here is a school photo southhouse primary 1952/53.im a bit vague about the names , memories going. bottom left ivor -----?? top row 4th from right leonard doig. top row 1st from right ------/ sutherland i am 2nd from left at the top teacher miss cummings. i would appreciate comments

Peter Stubbs replied 5 years ago

Hi Ronnie: Unfortunately, the guestbook will not let you display photos. However, if you'd like to send a copy of it to me as a jpg attachment to an , I could add it to the apropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site for people to see there.

October 16th 201312:10:31 AM

What is your name?

Suzanne Tait

Where are you from?

United States

Comments

Question: can you tell me how I can contact Valerie Brown (comments and photograph regarding Blackfriars Street? I was first contacted by her through Genes Reunited and have lost contact. Her grandmother Elizabeth Kane Duke and my grandmother, Mary Burgess Duke it sisters. Thank you, Suzanne Tait. stait@umich.edu

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Suzanne: I've just sent you an , giving you the latest address that I have for Valerie Brown. I hope you will be able to get in touch with her.

October 15th 201305:24:50 PM

What is your name?

ronnie murphy

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

i was born in 1943 lived at little france , southhouse and moredun i am looking for info on my dad and his family . he was born 1903 at no. 5 blackfriar st . his name was edward murphy

October 14th 201309:46:54 PM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

It was great to be back in the most beautiful ciry in the world and catch up with all my friends some of whom I met through this web site.
My Kiwi son now living in the Borders and I completed stage 2 of our epic cycle journeys Edinburgh to John O groats via the west coast. After completing the ride we came down the East Coast calling in at Lybster and Brora to catch up with a couple of ex army mates, one of them asked me about another Edinburgh lad who served with us, David Forsyth. David worked in Frosts Furnishing shop in Shandwick Place as a upholsterer/carpet/lino layer in the late 50s and early 60s. He married a girl who also worked in Frosts. If anyone knows him I would loved to hear as would our friends up north. We served in the Black Watch, Fort George, Redford and Cyprus. [Stage 1 was London to Edinburgh] 2012. Dave McKinlay NZ

meg replied 5 years ago

hi Dave ive been away just saw your comment about your accident at least it was after you finished. are you better now must have been painful. have you got more stages to go. I haven't seen any posts from Tam hope hes well. talk soon all the best Meg

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 5 years ago

Hi Meg, thanks yes it was a tough ride due to the very warm weather and the hills. So it wasn't all "whisky an heather" Did a silly thing when I got back to the Borders got on a MTB and came off and broke my collar bone ended up in Melrose Hospital. Nice to hear from you. Dave NZ

meg reilly replied 5 years ago

Well done Dave on completion of stage 2.It was good to see your name as I hadn't seen you for along time. cheers Meg

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Dave: Well done for completing Stage 2 of your cycle journey! I remember our meeting in Edinburgh last year just after you had completed Stage 1. I've now added some of your comments above, including your request to see if anybody knows how you might now be able to get in touch with Dvid Forsyth, to the 'Frosts Furnishing Shop' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

October 14th 201303:03:55 PM

What is your name?

brenda mc nally

Where are you from?

ireland

Comments

my fathers and mother lived with us in the dunnydykies in 1961 the are three of us all girls they split up that year and we were put in canaan lodge my mother was from scotland and dad was irish

Jim Robertson replied 2 years ago

I think you mean The DUMMIEDYKES ROAD. Good luck.

October 13th 201310:53:59 PM

What is your name?

John E Kirkwood

Where are you from?

Livingston Village

Comments

Couple of names came up in conversation re Boroughmuir '49-52 has anyone knowledge of Elma Hamilton formerly W. Pilton Circus or Margaret Whitson of Saughton area.Also anyone else who remembers my name! now have a mini-reunion group of 8!! Anyone else from our time at the Open Days???

John Kirkwood replied 5 years ago

Hi Dorothy, I did not attend Royston altho my wife Irene Bryce & family did, Jim, Catherine & Douglas, with Jim & Douglas going on to Ainslie Park , Cath to Flora's Glory.They lived in 168 Crewe Rd No. Douglas still does. Also Willie Simpson, Dougie Weir, Bobby Cockburn, Ian Cowan & Tommy Liston were my mates. I lived in Crewe Ter & went to Boroughmuir, altho Irene & I moved to 55 Crewe Rd W in'63. I worked in Ferranti & Irene Bruce Peebles (surprise surprise. Other names could be Bertha McLurg & Judith Roberts at A.P. Maybe stir some thoughts!!!

dorothy finlay, nee cossar replied 5 years ago

what year were you at Royston, I was there from 48 till 52 when I moved form stockbridge, the headmaster was Mr. walker my teacher was miss lundie, I lived atcrewe rd west then went to Ainslie park, teacher was mr.. hanratty, had one arm and headmaster Mr, Murchison, Dorothy finlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi John: that sounds like progress if your Mini-Reunion numbers have increased from 7 to 8. I've now updated the 'Boroughnuir' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site to include your request for info about the two people that you mention above.

October 13th 201303:26:01 AM

What is your name?

connie telfer-smith

Where are you from?

norfolk island, south pacific

Comments

Just been reading comments on Granton in the old days. My maiden name was McJannett, and we lived at no. 1 Granton Medway. Went to Royston School then the Annexe. Remember well most of the things kids got up to and places of importance in our lives! Would love to hear from others who may or may not remember me, but who shared the life.

ELIZABETH THIES (FORMERLY HILL) replied 2 years ago

My Aunt Betty and Uncle Duncan lived at Wester Drylaw. They were just a stones throw from the Doocot, where I saw Billy J. Kramer and others. The only person I new from the Granton area was James Philp. He has a brother George who was a pharmacist and a sister whose name I can't recall. James would be around 67 or 68 now. His siblings were older and most likely in their low to mid seventies. On Sunday evenings we would hang out at Piries, Rosebury Crescent at the West End. FUN DAYS. I am originally from Longstone. Minnesota USA has been my home for many years. I get home quite often. My brothers are Hibs fanatics. I am really enjoying this site...even if don't know anyone it is a fun site to read and think about the old days. Well Ian hope you have the best of luck in your endeavors contacting old friends. Beat wishes. Liz

Ian McArthur replied 5 years ago

I used to know the Flannigans they stayed in Granton Medway but cant remember the number their son Fraser was a good footballer think he went on to trial with Hibs Cheers, Ian

October 12th 201308:49:36 PM

What is your name?

Jean Mowat (Stewart)

Where are you from?

Milton Street Abbeyhill - now Glasgow

Comments

Hi, I came across the site by accident - it's brilliant. I was born in 1947 and lived in Milton Street until I married in 1970 in St Ninian's Restalrig.My married name was Banks, I was divorced and remarried in 1996. I attended Abbeyhill School along with most of Milton Street.We lived in no 38 next to the Black family of 8 boys who stayed in no 40. There were also the Moodies, the Donaldsons, the Wilsons who stayed above us but whose family owned the wrestling club and ran the driving school. There were the Crawfords, the Fellengers, the Paulins who used to take us all to the Band of Hope on a Tuesday night, the Ronaldsons and many more. At Abbeyhill School I remember a Canadian teacher, Miss McIntosh who used to do mental arithmetic tests on a Friday, Mr Barry who everybody loved and also Miss Edwards who was the infant mistress. She once tied a pupil to the chair in p2 because the girl wouldnt sit still.I remeber Beggs Buildings with the gas lighting and Miss Mochrie's sweetie shop which we all went into on our way into school.I'd love to be in touch with anyone who remebers any of this. Thanks

Nan Scott replied 5 years ago

Hi Jean, Well am a wee bit older than you being born in 1938,and my maiden name was Hay, and I lived in Sunnybank Place, but I remember David Donaldson being in my class at Abbeyhill. Also Jackie Raeburn, the Blacks (twins, James and George) , Maureen Matthew, Ina Connolly, she lived at the beginning of Milton St, the rest as you know all lived up the top.Bobby Roberts and podgy Wilson are other names that come to mind. You might remember my sister Margaret, She's your age and her married name is Gray. She lives in the row, right next to the Artisan Bar. I live in Melbourne Australia leaving dear auld reekie 48 years ago. Yes there are many teachers I also remember from school. Then were the good old days. I was also a member of the Hibs club. Did you go there. I hope you are well, and if you find some time, drop me a wee note. nan.scott@bigpond.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Jean: Thanks for posting your comments above in the Guestbook. I've now added most of your comments to the 'Abbeyhill' and 'Abbeyhill School' pages in the 'Recllections' section of the Edinphoto web site.

October 11th 201302:06:59 AM

What is your name?

Ian McArthur

Where are you from?

Melbourne, Australia

Comments

Does anyone have knowledge of a St. Johns R.C. Primary Football team Photo taken at Warriston playing fields around 1965/66 it was the only photo taken of the School Football team of around that time by the evening news it was taken on a Saturday and was printed I think that night in the Pink News
Hopefully someone can help or put me in touch with someone who can.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Ian. Thanks for your latest message posted (above) in the EdinPhoto Guestbook. I've now added it to the 'Portobello from 1950s' page iin the 'Recollections' section of the Edinphoto web site. Let's hope that somebody will respond. If not, you could try telephoning or ing the Picture Libary at Edinburgh Evening News and asking them if they can help you.

October 8th 201302:09:16 AM

What is your name?

Ian McArthur

Where are you from?

Melbourne ,Australia

Comments

What a fantastic website truly amazing Im just so dissapointed its taken me so long to find it. Can you please print the following for me.
My name is Ian McArthur born in High street,Edinburgh. Went to St. Johns Portobello 1960 on ward. Fellow classmates were Keith Flynn, Brendan Okeefe, Martin Craig, Dennis O'Donnell, Eddie Schmelter, Terry Montgomery, Michael Tosney, Anne Kelly, Lorna Rixon, Yvonne Dohan, Eileen Murphy, Kathleen Flannagan.
If anyone knows or remembers me or knows some of the people mentioned would love to hear from them. I also moved to Victoria Street in the old town just down from the Castle while still at St. Johns and used to get the 42 bus to and from school. In victoria st we lived at No 3 which was between Ristorante Milano and the Cauldron Bar Our neighbours were Eni Lee and the Quinn family on the top floor. I used to play in the Grassmarket with Franny McGann and Alex Bull and Kenny Smyth. I remember Mary Maulls newsagent and Gerrys for rolls, Bert the butchers. I went to St. Andrews Secondary School which then joined up with Holy Cross to form St. Augustines out at Broomhouse.
As I got older I frequented the Last Drop, White Hart Inn, The Black Bull and ofcourse the Cauldron which was just below our flat
I also remember people from the West Port The black family Franny and Keith, Rab Canale, Gordon Glancy. If you out there shoot me an to catch up.

Ian McArthur

MG replied 2 years ago

Hi Ian I think I may know one of the people you have noted on your list. I am just wondering if this discussion is still active? I will wait and see if you post back before I reply. Thanks

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Ian: Thanks for posting your messages above. I've now added them to the 'Portobello' and 'Grassmarket' pages in the EdinPhoto web site. I hope that somebody will remember you and send a reply.

October 5th 201308:05:50 PM

What is your name?

Elaine Dueck Forrest

Where are you from?

Niagara Falls Canadt

Comments

Imagine my surprise when I saw my picture of my class at Sciennes
I chummed with Isabel Henderson also in the photograph would love to hear
about her or from her She lived on Moncrieff Terrace Thankyou for the memories

Isabel Henderson - Lunn replied 5 years ago

Sciennes School Photo - I would like to contact Elaine. Have tried e-mail address given but e-mail has been sent back undelivered. Would love to hear from Elaine and catch up. Isabel Henderson

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Elaine. Thanks for your message above. I've now added it to the page in the EdinPhoto web site that displays the Sciennes School photo taken in 1954, in the hope that Isabel Henderson or somebody who knows her might find it there and send a reply to you.

October 3rd 201301:09:34 AM

What is your name?

Charlie Wookey

Where are you from?

Originally Edinburgh. now love in Bristol. England.

Comments

I was born in Edinburgh in 1942, and lived on the corner of Fowler Terrace and Bryson Road until 1949 when I moved to England. I would like to hear from anyone who lived on those streets during that period.
My mother, whose name was Anne Edgar Brown, had a friend who I recall was Nanny Brown, who lived in a tenement in Grassmarket. She has at least 2 daughters who went to Castle Hill School on Johnstone Terrace. I would be interested to hear from them if they are still alive.

douglas brown replied 3 years ago

there was richard ,james ,robert,anne margaret,eleanor. im the eldest son of margaret,iv got a picture of family in 1956

your mum was my aunt,she had 2 sisters and 3 brothers l know about,there may be more,you also have m replied 5 years ago

lm not to clever on computers!what do you mean by website?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again Charlie. It's good to see another message from you posted in the EdinPhoto guestbook. I've now also added your message to the 'Castle Hill School' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might read it there and send in a reply to you.

September 29th 201302:09:38 PM

What is your name?

david macpherson

Where are you from?

granton edinburgh

Comments

I'd like to contact anyone from granton primary in 1962 class photo

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi David: I've now added your message (above) to the page on the EdinPhoto web site that has the 1962 Granton Primary School class photo. Do you have any memories of the school that you could sent me, that you'd like me to add to the same page on the web site?

September 21st 201304:09:36 PM

What is your name?

louise

Where are you from?

GILMERTON DYKES

Comments

MY FAMILY MOVED FROM THE SOUTH SIDE TO GILMERTON DYKES CRESCENT IN 1954. I SPENT 12 HAPPY YEARS THERE BEFORE MOVING
AWAY WHEN I MARRIED IN 1966.[ WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM
ANYONE WHO LIVED THERE AT THAT TIME.
REGARDS
SARAH

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Louise. Thanks for posting your comments above. You mentioned that you spent 12 happy years at Gilmerton. If you have any recollections of the time you spent there that you'd like me to add to the 'Gilmerton Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web sitem, please send me an to let me know. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

September 12th 201303:02:56 AM

What is your name?

Liz Torres (Russell)

Where are you from?

Florida

Comments

I was just reading about schools and like Jean I went to Links Primary from 1956 (nursery) 1958 primary through 1965. I then went to Leith Academy. Everything that Jean said I can relate to - even the teachers she mentioned. In grew up in Pirniefield Bank (scheme, corporation houses) not the Terrace but we still thought we were higher class than half the students in our class who has (OUTSIDE LAVVY'S) UGH!!!!. Thanks Jean for bringing back wonderful memories.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Liz: Thanks for posting your comments above. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments to the 'Links School' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Duncan McDonald

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I was born at 198 Easter Road ( top flat ) in 1944 and lived there until 1951 I would be interested to hear from anyone who lived there about that time and Cowan's yard over the road was in full swing and football was still a working mans game for fans and players alike , can't remember seeing much violence for instance.
Kind regards.
Duncan McDonald

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Duncan: Thanks for your comments above and also for the emeil that you sent to me. I've now added comments, both from your guestbook entry above and from your recent , to the 'Easter Road Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

September 10th 201312:09:43 PM

What is your name?

kay Simpson

Where are you from?

England living in Spain

Comments

would like to send 3 very old photos taken in Edinburgh,one by J Drummond studios, another A& G Taylor and another Forrest Brandon Terr,please let me know if copies wanted,i shouild add that i am not willing to rlease as they are family members.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Kay: Thank you for posting your message above, telling me about the 3 photos that you have from Edinburgh photographers. It's kind of you to offer to send copies of them to me. However, that won't be necessary because I already have copies of photos by those and many other Edinburgh photographers. I hope to find time to add copies of some of these photos to the EdinPhoto web site at some stage, but I've no idea when that's likely to be.

September 7th 201302:03:33 PM

What is your name?

Heather van Vonderen

Where are you from?

Ottawa Canada

Comments

I am looking for relatives that would have lived on Loganlea Road. Family name is Lynch and or McManus.

If these names are familiar to you can you please let me know ? I have worked for 10 years on our Family History and would like to say hello.

Thanks,

Heather

September 4th 201304:50:28 PM

What is your name?

Ken Pattinson

Where are you from?

Dunfermline

Comments

I have the ships wheel of HMS Yarmouth which was in the Falklands war in 1982. Im trying to get some proof as to its authenticity. Can anybody help with any info please.

September 2nd 201310:41:59 PM

What is your name?

Charlie Wookey. My name was Brown when i lived in Edinburgh.

Where are you from?

Edinburgh. Now live in Bristol. England.

Comments

I was born in Edinburgh on 12/1/1942. We lived above the baker shop on the corner of Fowler Terrace and Bryson Road. I went tp North Merchiston school on Bryson Road, until we left in 1949 to come to Bristol. I can remember a dairy on Bryson Road, and carts where pulled along by horses. I was 7 years old when I left, but have fond memories of my time there. Would like to hear from anyone who lived on those roads between 1942 and 1947. My mum's name was Anne Edgar Brown.

David Dunlop replied 4 years ago

Charlie can you contact us, we are direct relations to you, your mum is my Aunt, my mothers maiden name is Brown my nan tried to find your mum many years ago,we are first cousins, you have aunts an an uncle still living in Edinburgh, please contact us.

David Dunlop replied 5 years ago

Charlie you have many relations in Edinburgh,your mum had many brother and sister's you are my cousinas your mum was my mums sister,you also have many other cousins, your nan had a large family,your mums brother James unfortunately died a few years back, your nan Agnes Brown died in 76 or 77.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Charlie: ... and now I've added your recollections above to the 'North Merchiston School' page in the'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Charlie Wookey replied 5 years ago

I writing regarding 2 photos which I have seen of North Merchiston School. The photos of the school don't seem to be how I remembered it. I left Edinburgh in 1949 to come down to Bristol, England. (where my Dad was from). The first time I went back to Edinburgh was about 1999, but as it was nightime, there was not much opportunity to see the old neighbourhood. The next I went back was around 2000/2001, I spent most the day, so had lots of time revisit old places. I was stood outside the flat where I used to live (at junction of Fowler Terrace and Bryson Road) when I seemed to remember the school I used to go to was further along Bryson Road. So I started walking along Bryson Road until I reached the school. Whilst standing there looking at the school I recalled that there was a playground at the back of the building. Curiosity got the better of me, and as the gate was not locked, went through the gate and down a narrow alleyway that went between the 2 buildings until I was in the playground which was just as I remembered it. There was a high brick wall on the left hand side of the playground, with wire netting on the top. As I remember it, I think the side I was on was the boy's side and the other side of the wall was girl's side or may have been infants one side, and juniors the other side. unfortunately I didn't have a camera on me to take on photo. I didn't return to Edinburgh until 2006. So I went back to Bryson Road with the intention of taking a photo the school, but after walking the length of Bryson Road I couldn't see the school. I saw a woman leaving one the houses on the road, and asked her where the school was, and she explained how the school caught fire, and subsequently had to be demolished. I remember the school as being 2 buildings with a narrow alley going between them. I can't quite recall if there was a brick wall, or metal railings between the pavement and the buildings, and it was only a short distance between the wall/railing and the school.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Charlie: Thanks for the message that you posted above. I've now added your message to the 'Merchiston' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

September 2nd 201303:38:41 PM

What is your name?

L Shiels

Where are you from?

Musselburgh Edinburgh

Comments

Great site...found some good information on the 'family tree' - particularly relating to James Drummond Shiels (Photographers) - Any information welcome regarding possible connections between my
great grandfather Henry Edward Shiels (Photographer) who lived in Ayr (born 1879)

September 2nd 201305:11:51 AM

What is your name?

Tony Henderson

Where are you from?

Canada formerly LVCR

Comments

I think the only bar in Arthur St was at the top on the right at the Pleasance end
Cannot remember name of it!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Joe: Thanks for your reply above. I've now added it to the 'Where is it - Photo 12' page in the EdinPhoto web site.

JOE JORDAN replied 5 years ago

The Pub at the top of Arthur Street was always known as AIRD'S. John Richardson was the Manager when I frequented the establishment. We drank in Aird's right up to the end when it closed down and John Richardson took over as manager of a public house down Easter Road on the Leith Walk Side round about Dalmeny Street. Now I'm talking 1953 1954. gXET

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again Tony. You mentioned that the pub in Arthur Street was on the right. Was that on the right as you looked up the street towards the Pleasance or on the right as you looked down the street? Incidentally, can you also tell me what "formerly LVCR" at the top of your message refers to? Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Thanks for your comments above. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments to the EdinPhoto web site, on the page that has "Where is it - Photo 12". I expect I might get a few more answers yet on that topic.

August 27th 201307:28:28 PM

What is your name?

Bill Durrell

Where are you from?

Cochrane Alberta Canada

Comments

I recently received my father's war time medical records, as I am trying to determine his role in the raid on Dieppe. To my surprise there were several documents referring to his wife, Marjory Nisbet Durrell! Doing a web search I came across your website, as a Jeanette Rosari Nisbet Durrell had a post. My dad was apparently married in Edinburgh I think in 1940. Anyway I'm wondering if I have a half sister!? Any assistance with passing this message on to Jeanette would be appreciated!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Bill: I've sent an to you giving you the address that Jeanette sent her message from when she contacted me last year. I hope you'll find that she is still using the same address now, and that you will be able to get in touch with her.

August 18th 201308:46:46 PM

What is your name?

Steve Lodge

Where are you from?

Drylaw, Edinburgh

Comments

Left Edinburgh in 1986 but still have my family living there, just stumbled across the site and not had a chance to look for any old friends. Fingers crossed I come across people I know.

August 17th 201306:23:57 PM

What is your name?

Corinne Milne Robinson

Where are you from?

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Comments

I am looking for any information on my maternal grandmother Irene Daniel Davidson, she was a paper mill worker and domiciled at 2 Wireless Cottages, Stoney wood, Aberdeen Scotland. She had a daughter out of wedlock (my mother) Irene Mary Daniel Davidson
Also my paternal grandmother Elizabeth McPherson Milne McGregor. She was born in 1905, father John Henderson Milne and mother Hannah Wright Milne. Elizabeth was a domestic servant of 23 Dublin Street in Edinburgh Scotland.

August 13th 201306:20:32 AM

What is your name?

stan urbaniak

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Suzanne Denny's comments re Mother Martina at St.Margaret's Convent brought back memories....I attended St.Margaret's 1953 to 1955,aged 5,and well remember a very young Mother Martina.She was a lovely person.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Stan: Thanks for posting your comments above. It's good to hear from you again, and to see that you have now retruned to Edinburgh as you planned. I've posted your comments in the 'St Marrgaret's Convent Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, below Suzanne Denny's comments.

August 10th 201305:51:27 PM

What is your name?

DAVID REES

Where are you from?

Carmarthen

Comments

I have my late mother's birth certificate. Jessica Campbell Linton born 27/9/19 at 14 Wilkie Place Leith. However I cannot find this on a map or trace any photos.

david rees replied 5 years ago

Thanks/diolch

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi David: Wilkie Place was a short street running parallel to North Fort Street and Dudley Avenue. It was between these two streets, and was enterd from North Fort Street. If you do a search for 1925 Map North Edinburgh (or 1940 Map North Edinburgh) in the search field on the home page of the EdinPhoto web site, then click on the link to display the larger map, you should be able to see it on the map.

August 10th 201305:37:01 PM

What is your name?

Michael Shiells

Where are you from?

Originally Buccleuch Place Edinburgh

Comments

My Great Great Grandparents lived in numer 28 Echo Bank in the 1860's their names were Michael Bain and Jane Bain. Their daughter Jane Bain married my great Grandfather David Shiells in 1876 by which time she was living in Leith.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Michael. Thanks for your comments. I already have a page about Echo Bank in the 'South Edinburgh Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. It has an old engraving of Echo Bank, an old map and several people's comments about Echo Bank. I've now added your comments to that page.

August 9th 201310:18:17 PM

What is your name?

James Rafferty

Where are you from?

Edinburgh high street, now falkirk

Comments

Can anyone from Blackfriars Street tell me the number of the stair Margaret Sinclair stayed at while living in the street.

Heather Blane replied 5 years ago

Hello James, my nother June Blane (nee Brooke) was born on Blackfriars Street, she has spoken of Margaret Sinclair several times. I will ask her if she knows which stair Margaret lived in. My Godmother Bette Emberley (nee Eliza Jane Brooke) would have known for sure, sadly she died in 2009, I wish I had sat down with her while she was still alive to talk about old times in Blackfriars Street.

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino, USA replied 5 years ago

I happen to have an article from the Edinburgh Evening News dated Monday, July 14, 2003 "Ordinary angel churchmen think should be a saint". It does not give the number of the stair but it does describe it as "cramped basement in Blackfriars Street". Hope this helps you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi James. Thanks for posting your message. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added the question that you ask about Blackfriar Street to the 'Blackfriar Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. Let's hope that somebody might find it there, and get in touch with you.

August 6th 201301:27:53 AM

What is your name?

Tony Ward

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

This site is fascinating and helpful. I am trying to find out about a shop called "Colonial Meat Company" possibly in Edinburgh. According to my relatives a George Heaspeath owned the shop in the 1920's.

robert mathieson replied 5 years ago

http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_buildings_s/0_buildings_-_where_is_it_colonial_meat_co_shop.htm

July 26th 201309:07:50 PM

What is your name?

Louisa Clark

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I lived 'up the Pend' on Gorgie Road. Probably better known as Louie McKenzie. Have written a narrative on the pend and Gorgie Road which is near completion.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Louisa. Will you be able to your narrative to me, so that I can add it to the Gortgie Recollecitons pager on the EdinPhoto web site? I look forward to hearing from you. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

July 23rd 201309:36:23 PM

What is your name?

Bruce Townsend

Where are you from?

Castle Donington Leicestershire.

Comments

I want to learn more about 19th century Edinburgh

July 17th 201306:01:25 PM

What is your name?

frances Allred .Dobie

Where are you from?

Mebane North Carolina. Lived on Seven bingham dr

Comments

Been gone for forty some years.Just wondered where everybody ended up.

July 15th 201306:05:33 PM

What is your name?

Bill Glasgow

Where are you from?

Easter Road, Edinburgh

Comments

Great website, full of old memories of Edinburgh. I was born and spent my early years at 198 Easter Road, just round the corner from the junction with Albion Road. My top floor window overlooked Easter Road goods station and I seem to remember a stable building between the goods station and Albert Street. This would be around 1945 - 1950. Does anyone know if there was in fact a stables there (possibly for horse drawn milk carts which I do remember clearly) or is my memory playing tricks?
Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks and best wishes, Bill Glasgow

Duncan McDonald replied 5 years ago

Hello Bill, My family lived next door to you ( in the middle of the landing) and one of my sisters recalls your self and your brother, I have submitted my memories of Cowans yard to the website so it may jog some memories. One of my playmates at the time was Jackie Dennis from Brunswick road who went from backgreen shows to show business and back to the back greens I think! Nice to be in touch. Duncan

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Russell: Thanks for posting your comments in the guestbook. I've now also added them to the 'Easter Road Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, below the other comments that people have sent to me about the stables.

Russell Young replied 5 years ago

Hi Bill The stables in Eater Road were Cowan's Haulage. My Grandmother(daughter of George Oman, photographer) used to live directly opposite at 206 and when I visited from Ormiston I spent hours watching the horses and all the different types of carts Rusell

Bill Glasgow replied 5 years ago

Thanks to some additional info posted on the Oldleither's website at http://www.oldleither.com/CowansHorsesicon.html my quest for details is now complete. Thanks to all who helped with inputs.

Bill Glasgow replied 5 years ago

Hi Peter, the photo you posted does indeed show the marks on the building walls where the ramps for horses were. I vaguely remember seeing horses going up in the evenings, on their own with no handlers as I can recall. Fantastic to see the building again, now the only bit of the puzzle left is who owned the horses and what work were they used for? Maybe some of your website visitors with long memories will be able to enlighten us. Many thanks for your help and for your hard work in maintaining this superb website. Regards, Bill

Bill Glasgow replied 5 years ago

Thanks to Peter and Joe for their replies re stables at Easter Road. I can't recall the name of the stables but relieved to know that my imagination wasn't working overtime!.

JOE JORDAN replied 5 years ago

I was at School ST. Anthony's during this era. There was in fact stables in Easter Road almost opposite Albion Road. You could see them from the single decker bus. I cannot remember the name of the contractor, but does the name Harper or Harkness ring a bell with anyone.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Bill: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Easter Road Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, followed by a brief answer from myself and one of my photos. I believe that the stabels that you remember may have been at 93 Albert Street. That was the address of Ceorge Christie & Sons, sheet-metal workers, when I visited there in 1991 as part of my personal project photographing 'People at Work in Edinburgh'.

July 11th 201310:47:15 AM

What is your name?

Mike

Where are you from?

USA

Comments

I like your website. Just wanted to note re: your "St. Giles is a kirk, not a cathedral" comment that the website for St. Giles is "stgilescathedral.org.uk," so clearly the folks at St. Giles aren't picky about it.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Mike: You are right. Those looking after St Giles appear to have accepted the view that I expect most tourists have, and have decided to call their building a Cathedral. I have a copy of their official guide, titled "St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh". It has been published by St Giles Cathedral and Heritage House Group! Perhaps I should start referring to it as a Cathedral on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh ) replied 5 years ago

Hello again Mike. Incidentally, the Wikipedia page for St Giles is also titled "St Giles' Cathedral" but the page begins: "St Giles Cathedral, more properly termed the High Church of Edinburgh, ..." The next paragrah on the Wikipedia page adds that St Giles' was only a cathedral in its formal sense (i.e. the seat of a bishop)for two periods during the 17th century (1635-38 and 1661-89), ..."

July 7th 201309:54:44 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Canada/Leith/Edinburgh

Comments

Andy you have made so many of us Scots so proud today that it reminded me a little when the film Braveheart first came out and Scottish pride was rekindled, well that happened again today "WELL DONE ANDY"
The tartan army salutes you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Tam: Don't be sad about the lack of responses to your Andy Murray comments that you posted on the EdinPhoto web site. I expect that people will be finding lots of other sites to post their comments on, rather than the EdinPhto web site, which mainly covers matters relating to Edinburgh.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Tam: You might be interested to see that I did find an Ediuburgh connection with Andy Murray that enabled me to add something about him to the Edinphoto web site this morning. It's a sketch of him in chalk that I came across on the pavement outside Register House at the East End of Princes Street last weekend.

meg reilly replied 6 years ago

Hi Tam you made me feel ashamed of my self not saying WELL DONE ANDY, it was a great match and he did us proud. I didn't think he came into bravenet lol. Hope you and your family are well. Meg

TamMcLuskey replied 6 years ago

I am very surprised and a little sad that there is not one, not one letter except mine saying "GREAT JOB WELL DONE ANDY"where is your Scottish pride The Tartan Army certainly does not salute you lot

July 6th 201306:30:32 PM

What is your name?

Elizabeth Ann Brawley Gray

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

I believe someone is looking for Ada Brawley my mother is her last surviving Aunt Annie Brawley .Ada was last known to be staying in Kikcauldy

July 6th 201305:46:44 PM

What is your name?

Tom Osborne

Where are you from?

Peterborough Ontario Canada

Comments

Looking for contacts re Canon Mills School 1947-152

July 5th 201305:04:04 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Canada/Leith/Edinburgh

Comments

Just to let you know that the Old-Leither .com has finally come to an end in its current format but you can still access most of its features by going to Spirit of Leithers website or the Alan Leither website Hope to see many of you coming onboard Tam

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Tam. I've now added your comments about the 'Old Leeither' web site (and the sites that are taking over from it) to the 'web site links' page on the EfdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Tam. Thanks for letting me know about the Old Leither web site. I'll add a note about that to the EdinPhoto web site. Incidentally, I spoke to National Library of Scotland earlier this year to see if they would be able to archive the 'Old Leither' site (as it was at the time of John Stewart's death) in case it vanished. They were still considering whether or not they would be able to do that when I last spoke to them.

July 5th 201312:39:25 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Canada/Leith/Edinburgh

Comments

Well Happy Happy 4th July to all Americans,but a little bit extra to all these Americans that I have worked with over the years in just about every country in the world, great memories,great guys Tam

July 1st 201303:35:48 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC Canada via Sunny Leith via Edinburgh

Comments

To aw you folks out there who now make there homes in beautiful Canada

"HAPPY CANADA DAY"

June 30th 201308:13:12 AM

What is your name?

NORMA FORD

Where are you from?

craigmillar castle gardens

Comments

went to Peffermill and Portobello schools worked in Bartholomews map makers .Married Bill Ford 1955 and we moved to South Australia 1963

Elizabeth Thies replied 1 year ago

Norma, are you related to Tommy Ford, married to Linda? They were married in Las Vegas about 15 years ago.Tommy has a few siblings, Maureen, Madge (use to date Linda's brother Jim) Billy and I don't know who else. Oh...Nancy in St. Pete Florida I think he has a sister in Australia. Linda and I went to school together (Gracemount) Liz Thies. Minnesota USA

june robertson qood replied 5 years ago

Hi again,, how u doing,,I am in touch with a gal from Edinburgh, now in NZ, last name baxter, her hubby may be part of your family..She is from the Canongate like me, know people in common, small world? My bro lives in a place called Shoal Bay. We scots sure love to spread all the good stuff around..Still have to get a hold of M blues, they are never home !! CHEERS, JUNE..PS.. will give Peter my address to pass on to you,,ok.

Norma replied 5 years ago

Good to hear from you The blues were a big family so was ours 9 kids. the Baxters we lived in no 7 the Castle gardens maybe some of the family will remember some of mine where in aussie does your brother live cheers Norma

junerobertsonwood replied 5 years ago

Norma, u are rite,,sorry about that..Thanx for the info tho..Margaret and Willie are still around..My bro also in Australia, loves it. Will talk to Margaret Blues soon, ask if she knew you. Sorry about the mix up..cheerio..June.

Norma Baxter married name Ford replied 5 years ago

I did get in touch with you some time ago. I knew of them, they lived up at the top of the castle road and chrissie always organised the people for potato picking. (they now have machines to do all that.) I think they had relations who lived on Bingham. cheers Norma

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi June: I've now added your message about the Blues Family to the 'Craigmillar Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. Let's hope that somebody might read it there and send in a reply.

june robertson wood replied 5 years ago

HI NORMA, DID YOU KNOW A FAMILY IN CRAIGMILLAR BY THE NAME OF ,,BLUES,,,THIS WAS A LONG LONG TIME AGO, THE MOTHER WAS CHRISSIE BLUES, LOTS OF KIDS, BIG FAMILY. SOME OF THEM STILL AROUND, THEY SOLD FRUITS AND VEGGIES FROM A BARROW ON CHAMBERS ST RITE BY THE BRIDGES. LONG SHOT, BUT U NEVER KNOW, CHEERIO, JUNE.

June 28th 201306:15:56 PM

What is your name?

Keith Johnston

Where are you from?

Dibden Purlieu, New Forrest, Hampshire

Comments

I lived in Hay Terrace from 1952-1962, went St.Francis Primary in Craigmillar and St. Anthony`s Leith over the same period. Would like to contact anybody from Hay Terrace or the schools. ( STF1952-1958 & STA 1958-1961.
Keith

June 26th 201310:44:44 AM

What is your name?

sandra weir

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

lived in edinburgh till the age of 27 moved to the north east of england attended st joesphs primary school lived in broomhouse remember the pally in the 60 s had a lot of friends at fountainbridge still looking for jimmy fairbairn from gracemount jessie stevenson bathgate veronica beveridge dalry sandra weir

June 20th 201309:34:13 PM

What is your name?

liz torres

Where are you from?

florida via leith

Comments

Please sign the e-petition listed below to save this wonderful old ship that is about to be scrapped.. Especially as this month is the anniversary of the Falklands in which this grand old lady, and last of her kind/class accomplished for which she was built, her duty, along with her magnificent crew aided in defending the citizens of the United Kingdom. We as a nation need to look after our senior citizens and, as this grand old lady has now retired, it is time we took care of her. The burden might be high, but the rewards much greater. She could be berthed next to Britannia. The tourism $$$$$, Pounds, Euros would benefit the community as a whole. But most of all, THE PRIDE in saying H.M.S. EDINBURGH is berthed in our city. Please sign the e-petition SHE needs our help and support. Thank you.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/50317

Nan Scott replied 6 years ago

Hi Liz. Happy to say have signed petition re: " The Edinburgh" Hope it does get to stand by the "The Britannia" That would be some picture. Take care and aw ra best. Nan Scott Melbourne Australia.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Liz: I've now added a "HMS Edinburgh" page to the "Edinburgh Transport" section of the EdinPhoto web site. I've included a link on that page to the HM Government web site page that holds the petition.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Liz: Thank you for drawing attention to the petition: "HMS EDINBURGH TO BE KEPT AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION IN LEITH DOCKS, BESIDE ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA". Unfortunately, there were three errors in the address that you typed above for the petition. I've now corrected them. Incidentally, I see that the petition, so far, has 1,055 signatures. It is to remain open until February 28, 2014.

Thomas James McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Way to go Liz but come on all you readers and writers on this wonderful site,lets get this petition signed and save this proud and gallant warship,that is named after our fair city, "The Edinburgh" that has served this city and its country with honor and dignity because if we do not it will be scrapped and we will have lost a big part of our heritage never to be seen again, so please folks get this petition signed and lets save her for future generations to look at and be proud Tam

June 20th 201306:15:46 AM

What is your name?

ian foster

Where are you from?

perth australia

Comments

to john carson re fort place leith i would like to
hear from you john tried before
good luck ian foster

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Ian: I've just sent you the latest address that I have for John Carson. I hope you will be able to get in touch with him.

June 19th 201311:08:17 PM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Grew up in the Grassmarket, USA since 1960

Comments

Anyone from the St. Ignatius area remember going to the school concerts and the dances at the Sacred Heart Church Hall., Lauriston Street? 1950's?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathie + Margaret. Thank you for adding your comments to this page (above + below). I've now added your comments to the 'St Ignatius' pages in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

margaret williamson (hay) replied 6 years ago

hi again cathie,I remember the dances and concerts.I had to sing in one of them.rock a bye baby and golden slumbers.I was given a wee basket,with a dollin it and had to pick up the doll and rock it in my arms while ai sang.it must have been 1957 or close to it.our class had to learn,The Gay Gordens andthey would line upabout five or six boys facing the girls,and then wait for the teacher to give insructions on what to doit was funn at times with the boystrying to keep their hands on their waisr,and trying to do a paddy bar or a skip.ut we still had oor laughs when done we sometimes practise by the room next to where we had oor dinners, do you remember that? well cheerio the noo cathie and thanks for the memories !!!!!

June 16th 201310:24:31 PM

What is your name?

Dave Murray

Where are you from?

Penticton B.C. Canada

Comments

Reading through some of the comments ,,just great. I was born at 2 Harewood Crescent in 1938 . Went to school with JIm Cowan who lived on Station Road and was in Boys Brigade with him . My best friend was Davie Robertson who now lives in Portobello. I remember the fish man with his pony and trap delivering down our street. The boxing club at the foot of Harewood Crescent . Memorable times.

June 13th 201310:15:28 PM

What is your name?

JOHN TAYLOR

Where are you from?

ORIGINALLY ARTHUR STREET NOW SPAIN

Comments

DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THE TAYLORS AT NO.37 ARTHUR STREET
LATE 30,S TILL 1960.I BELIEVE THE FAMILY MOVED TO CLERMISTON

JOE JORDAN replied 6 years ago

I remember the Taylors, at least I remember the boy, he was younger than me but I do know that he did no pal about with anyone from Eastie as far as I know. In fact Wullie Curran did not hang about with anyone from Eastie either.

June 7th 201306:19:17 PM

What is your name?

JOE JORDAN

Where are you from?

Liberton

Comments

Hi Peter I've just answered one of the correspondents on the site and I have made a comment , that when people are searching for information on their relatives, in the old days we all had nicknames and they stuck with us well into adulthood. These are the names we old ones would recognise when browsing the site. The whole Southside was riddled with a language of our own. I remember one of the teachers had us all out in front of the class and she was lecturing on about speaking English and we were all whispering amongst ourselves ( what the hell's she oan aboot we are speaking English)

June 4th 201309:52:09 PM

What is your name?

george muir

Where are you from?

yarm

Comments

I lived in Bingham Broadway then move to prefab's 1955 till they where knocked down. People I new Derek Patience Garth Bow Tommy Watt Robert Bacon Brian Leggett. Norman Liddle

Trisha McDonald [ nee Thomson ], replied 6 years ago

Hello George, I see you lived in Bingham Broadway, what number??? I stayed in number 17 from 1958-1966,I can't remember Prefabs, where were they & when were they knocked down??the names Derek Patience,Brian Leggett & Norman Liddle ring a bell with me,what School did they go to?? look forward to hearing from you regarding this,Trisha.

June 1st 201309:24:22 PM

What is your name?

june robertson wood

Where are you from?

USA

Comments

Hi all,
on phone with friend, we go way back with our memories, one popped up today, depending on how old you are, may be before your time, bur some may remember, it was the Chemist shop and they all had these great big jars, really big, filled with colored water, all shades, from blue, green amber and red, every chemist had that big glass jar in their windows. Wonder what the history on them are ??

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Connie: Thanks for your comments below. I've now added them to the page on the EdinPhoto web site that that has the recollections of the Edinburgh Chemists' Shops.

Connie Newman replied 6 years ago

June, if you Google (or whatever search engine you use) 'Old chemist shops bottles of coloured water' you will see a very interesting article! My Dad had the ice-cream shop in Anchorfield, Newhaven, and next door was a lovely chemist shop run by a Mr Gourlay, with the help og his wife, and he had those big bottles of coloured water in his windows & in the shop. The shop is now a Bookies & my Dad's shop is a rather tatty Chines takeaway!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Betty: Thans for adding your reply below. I've now also added it to the 'Central Edinburgh Shops' page in the recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Betty Hepburn ( nee Boland ) replied 6 years ago

Hi June, there was a chemist shop in fountainbridge almost next to the stair where Sean Connery lived,, those big coloured jars used to fascinate me they sat on top off the big wooden cabinate drawers , I think as a bairn I imagined it was medicine,as you say it was most likely coloured water ???

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi June: Thank you for sending the to me today. I've now added your memories of the Edinburgh chemists' shops to the 'Central Edinburgh Shops' page in the recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi June: If you can tell me where any of the chemists' shops were with the bottles of coloured water, I'll try to find an appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site to add your comments to. I look forward to your response.

June 1st 201312:04:19 PM

What is your name?

michael nicholson

Where are you from?

edinburgh southside

Comments

my dad William/bill was brought up in Arthur street ,I am hoping there is someone out there who remembers him ,and send me me some memories for him

Willona Blanche replied 5 years ago

Hi Peter and Joe My husband's father, Henry Blanche and his brother, Graham Blanche were born on Arthur St. They moved with their mother, Hanna to Canada when young. Their father was also Henry Blanche and he owned a Green Grocer on Arthur St. He had daughters from another marriage and we would be very interested to reach their families to learn more of his history. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Willona and Ian

JOE JORDAN replied 6 years ago

Hi Michael: If you put the name your dad was known by in the 30s and 40s which is Wullie then someone out there may recognise the name. Your dad sat alongside me in the secondary school in the mechanics class but he was in my class all through primary and secondary except for the final year. There are still a few of us around but I seem to be the one with the memories. I've already been in touch with your dad and we are meeting up when I come back from my holidays.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Michael: I've now added to the Dumbiedykes Recollections pages on the EdinPhoto web site, your question asking if anybody remembers your dad who lived in Arthur Street.

May 31st 201309:10:02 AM

What is your name?

June McGregor (nee Wilson)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh originally now in New Zealand

Comments

Was reading Margaret Williamson's note (nee Hay) regarding my Aunty Betty, Aunty Davina, Uncle Jimmy and wee Jimmy Quin. Would like to know how Margaret is related. My dad James Wilson was Betty and Davina's brother. There was another brother Gilbert who lived in Cornwall, now deceased. My grannie and grandad Wilson lived in Newhaven.

margaret williamson (hay) replied 6 years ago

hi june james quinn was my mothers brother I'm sending you my e mail ok? loyalscot@att.net can catch up with the family news then.

margaret williamson (hay) replied 6 years ago

hi june james quinn was my mothers brother I'm sending you my e mail ok? loyalscot@att.net can catch up with the family news then.

June McGregor (nee Wilson) replied 6 years ago

Many thanks Peter

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi June: I know have the address for Margaret Williamson (Hay). I'll send it to you by in a moment, then you can try sending a message direct to her to ask her your questions about the family history.

May 31st 201303:42:38 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Pennsylvania, USA (Born in Grassmarket)

Comments

This message is for Peter Nolan. If you read this, please let me know if you sent me an e-mail.. Thanks.

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 6 years ago

Thanks Peter. I did received your message!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathie. I've now found the address for Peter Nolan, and have sent it to you by . I hope you will be able to get in touch with him.

May 29th 201304:46:36 PM

What is your name?

John Gillespie

Where are you from?

Doncaster

Comments

Born and brought up in Edinburgh, attended Tollcross and Darroch schools. Left when I was 15, joined the RAF and travelled all over the world for the next 38 years. Still go back now and again for old times sake. Go to some of the old haunts and think back, memories and reflections come flooding back

Elizabeth (Hill) Thies (Minnesota USA) replied 2 years ago

John Gillespie and Margaret Williamson. My brother Tommy Hill attended Darroch. After leaving school he was in the army. He then became a police officer and moved to Bermuda for several years. He and wife Pat then moved to Queensland, Australia where they started a business. Tommy died at 56 of Cancer.He would have been 78 this year. Pat is still in Queensland. We lived at 11 Longstone Grove, Edinburgh.Loyts of fond memories and I am fortunate to travel home quite often. If anyone remembers Tommy 'drop me a line' sincerely Liz Thies

margaret williamson (hay ) replied 5 years ago

Hi john, where did you live whenyou went to darroch? I left when I was 15 as well.mr hall was my favourite teacher there (music) let me know ok?here is my e-mail loyalscot@att.net cheers margaret

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John: Thanks for your message. If you have any memories of any of the places from your time in Edinburgh that you'd like me to add to the EdinPhoto web site, please send them to me by , then I'll try to find an appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site to add them to. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

May 29th 201304:10:45 PM

What is your name?

Lilian Young

Where are you from?

Edinburgh - now in New Jersey, USA

Comments

As a young child I lived at 12 Saughton Loan in Edinburgh. Our neighbors included,

Robertsons
McKays
Steedmans
Duffs
MacQuarrie
Calquhouns
Wallace
Greasleys and McKinnons

Does anyone recall the Howden/Raeburn/Channon families?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Lilian: Thanks for your message. It's good to hear from you again. I've now also added your question to the 'Saughton Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

May 28th 201306:10:19 PM

What is your name?

Dave McDougall

Where are you from?

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada

Comments

I would like to know how to contribute to "Reflections Page" Thank You.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave: All you need to do is send your message in an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk, then I'll add your message to the appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site.

May 28th 201305:30:05 AM

What is your name?

Libby Hart

Where are you from?

Victoria, Australia

Comments

I have a photo of a lady with a dog on her lap. This has been taken by Alexr Ayton, 43 North Bruntsfield Place Edinburgh also at Shipquay Place, Londonderry. This has no date and I am unable to place the woman in my family. I have relatives from Northern Ireland and Edinburgh. Could someone please assist me with hints on finding out who she is.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Libby: Unfortunately, it does not seem easy to discover the names of people in the earlyu studio photos. Even if you know which of the Ayton studios the photo was taken in and if you had the negative number (as is often written on the back of these photos, it would still probably be difficult to find the name of the sitter. Very few of the early photographers seem to have left any records of who they photographed. Often, the best way to discover who the sitter was is to ask other surviving family members. Sorry I am not able to send you a more helpful reply.

May 24th 201308:19:31 PM

What is your name?

Susan New

Where are you from?

Pittsburg, Texas USA

Comments

I have a silver woman's compact that came in a box marked Jas. Ritchie & Son, Edinburgh, that belonged to my grandmother. The address was 25 Leith Street. Is this company still in business? Been trying to find the worth and the age of this item. Thank you!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Susan; Yes. James Ritchie (Edinburgh clock makers) are still in business. You should be able to find their web site if you do a Google search for "James Ritchie Clocks" (without the inverted commas). The company wss established in 1809. I don't know when they first occupied the premises at 25 Leith Street. The Edinburgh & Leith Post Ofice Directories show that they were there by 1903. They were still therte in 1950, but by 1961 had moved on to other premises.

May 20th 201311:41:15 PM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Comments

re: A R Hall of Sedgefield, Co Durham on St James United Free Church at St James Place.

It was closed (as a church) in 1933. I was born in 1954 & only remember it as the GPO parcel sorting off. I believe it is now a storage facility for the John Lewis store at the St James Shopping Centre.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello to G M Rigg (We've been corresponding for a while. Out of interest, can you tell me your first name?) Thanks for your contribution above. I've now added it to the 'St James Square' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

May 20th 201307:45:08 PM

What is your name?

Harry Summers

Where are you from?

Newhaven

Comments

We Newhaveners have set up a web site called newhavenonforth.com we are looking for stories and true tales of newhaven,and any old photos for the web site,we are also trying to bring back a museum to Newhaven look forward to hearing from you all. ps this is a great site .

Harry Summers os I rember Mr Ring Mr Lindsay,Mr Todd.and the rest we had a great time.

Brenda Sutherland replied 4 years ago

I just found your website and noticed the name Harry Summers. Is this the Harry Summers whose body was found in his flat in Easter Road, Edinburgh after a period of 3 years. If this was him I feel that surely friends from the Newhaven community should have reported him as a missing person after a few months. I am not related to this man but feel so sad that he died alone and no one seemed to miss him. May he rest in peace.

Harry Summers replied 6 years ago

Hi John I am not related to Archie Summers,I had 2 brothers that did drive for Croan fish Ralph,Robert.

John Fraser replied 6 years ago

Are you related to Archie Summers?.Drove fish lorry for Carnie and Gibb.My father Harry Fraser was his workmate-1940's-1950's.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Harry: Thanks for the message that you posted (below) today, suggesting that I might give talk to Newhaven History Group. I think I should be able to put something together. provided the group has a computer and digital projector that I can use. Before going any further with the idea, can you, or the person in charge of arranging the talks for Newhaven History Goup, let me know the answer to that, and tell me when they would like a talk to be given and how long they would like it to last for. Thank you. My address is: peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Harry Summers replied 6 years ago

Many thanksPeter,for your prompt answer.I was talking with the chairman of the Newhaven history group,we were wondering how do you feel about giving a talk on your line of work ?we would be most interested. Regards Harry

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Harry: I've now added your comments (above) and my reply (below) to the 'Newhaven Heritage Museum' page in the 'Edinburgh Today' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Harry: I wish you all the best in your search for Newhaven stories and photos. It would be good to see the museum back again. I thoroughly enjloyed the museum, and contributed many photos to it, when it was in the old fishmarket building beside Newhaven Harbour, a very appropriate site for it. There is now a "wee museum" in Victoria Primary School at Newhaven. I took a few photos there about 2 weeks ago, but I've not yet had chance to add them to the EdinPhoto web site.

May 17th 201302:42:01 PM

What is your name?

Charles ( Charlie ) Paterson

Where are you from?

Livingston West Lothian

Comments

I have school photo of Castlehill School 1945-1950, and John McColl was in my class. I also have a photo of 48th BB 1954 with David Elgin in it and can name 20 others. In the photo sent in by Florence (McGee ) Broderick 1949-1950, my brother is in the front Row.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Charles: I already have a copy of the Boys' Brigade 48th Company photo that you sent on the EdinPhoto web site. It was sent to me by another contributor in 2010! It's in the 'Other Groups' section of the web site. I've now added your comments about it to the web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Charles: Thanks for your comments above and for the that you sent to me. I've now added your Castle Hill photo and your comments about it to the 'School Classes' secion of the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Charles: Thanks for your message, above. Are you able to send the photos that you mention to me, as attachments to an ? If so, I might be able to include them on the www.edinphoto.org.uk web site for others to see there. If you do send them to me, can you also let me know the names of the photographers so that I can check out the copyright position before adding anything to my web site? Thank you. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

May 15th 201303:33:43 PM

What is your name?

VIVIAN AITKEN

Where are you from?

MIDDLESEX (FORMELY EDINBURGH)

Comments

HI
TRYING TO TRACE ANYONE WHO WAS A RESIDENT AT CANNAN LODGE CHILDRENS HOME (1970 - 1978)
ESPECAILLY TWINS (MARIE AND TRISHA)
ALSO LOOKING FOR NUN (ROZ WAZ)
ANY INFO WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Vivian. Thanks for your latest post in the Guestbook (above). I've now added your request to the 'Canaan Lodge' page in the 'Recollections Section' of the EdinPhoto web site.

May 15th 201311:30:50 AM

What is your name?

John E. Kirkwood

Where are you from?

Livingston Village

Comments

Hi! Anyone out there who attended Boroughmuir 1949-52 Classes 1C1, 2B4 & 3B4 resp'ly?? Some of us are meeting up for a Mini-Reunion in a couple of weeks. If there are any of you out there who would like to join us for a 'natter' we will be pleased to see you!

Peter Stubbs Edinburgh replied 6 years ago

Hi John: Thanks for posting the message below about your recent reunion. I've now also added the message to the Boroughmuir School recollections page on the EdinPhoto web site, so that others will be able to read it there. Maybe somebody will send a reply to me. If they do, I'll pass on your address to them so that they can contact you.

John E. Kirkwood replied 6 years ago

Hi Peter, Just to let you know our group from Boroughmuir circa 1949-52 enjoyed another Mini-Reunion yesterday Tue 28th May when the same group from last year met up for an extended lunch. Our group included,Jim Mercer,Andrew Lauder,John Geekie,Valerie Trollope,(Cant),Kathleen Mathieson,(Crawford),Shirley Travis,(Hartley) from Classes 1C1-2B4-3B4. Should anyone regognise any of these names I hope they will get in touch. Many Thanks for your continued help!!!!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John: I added a note about your proposed reunion to the EdinPhoto guestbook a couple of months ago. I've now updated that page on the web site to include details from your latest message (above). I hope you have a successful reunion.

May 9th 201305:07:45 PM

What is your name?

Tracy Longmuir

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

My Gran passed away a few years ago.. going through her stuff I have found a mug. the Stamp on it say Buchan Portobello Scotland and a number 187/10.. Anyone got information.. it is pale blue with what looks like it may be meant to be a branch with leaves on it..

Robert Mathieson replied 6 years ago

I take you have Googled "Buchan Portobello Scotland" as there appears to be quite a bit info on line. If not here's a link. http://www.scotland.com/forums/scotland-dot-c-m-inn/1324-buchan-portobello-pottery-scotland-wanted-buy-locate.html

May 7th 201301:00:51 PM

What is your name?

Dex Hannant

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I am still hopeful of finding information regarding Sinky Robin (Robert) Sinclair singer in Edinburgh with various pop bands in the 60's and was on tour with the McKinley Sisters in Germany.
I knew Sinky well and would very much like some info please.
Dex

JOHN STODDART replied 6 years ago

HI, SINKY PASSED AWAY A FEW YEARS AGO, SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE NORMA, WHO HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THIS WEBSITE, MY FAMILY ARE VERY CLOSE TO THE CULLEN FAMILY, NORMA'S MAIDEN NAME, WOULD BE HAPPY TO GIVE MORE DETAILS IF REQUIRED. REGARDS. JOHN.

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Dex: Thanks for your message (above). It's good to hear from you again. The last that I received from you was in February 2006 when you wrote a note about Canongate for the EdinPhoto web site. I've now added your question about SInky 'Edinburgh Clubs + Discos' page on the EdinPhoto web site ('Recollections 180').

May 5th 201307:44:57 PM

What is your name?

Bertha Henretty

Where are you from?

Edinburgh (Telford orginally)

Comments

Anyone know why part of Gorgie Road between Newton Street & White Park is called Ross Terrace - this is carved in the sandstone above the shop on the corner of Newton Street & Gorgie Road.
thanks

Robin Smith replied 6 years ago

I know the engraving you mean but have no idea of it's origin. I would think that the circumstances may possibly be similar to the naming of Whitepark. The Scotsman of March 1877 states "... a group of seven cottages, built of red brick, with white facings, and arranged on three sides of a square,has been erected by Mr White, High Street, and named Whitepark".

May 4th 201310:21:45 AM

What is your name?

joe mchale

Where are you from?

new zealand now, but bilston near roslin originally.

Comments

meldrum the local policeman, lived up seafield road. dodd bain the bookie next to the bilston pub.geordie gilpin , the publican. went to pentland school , walked down to swintons garage , turn left along old pentland road to the school. the old pentland cemetery down past the school. i lived in caerketton avenue bilston. worked in valleyfield papermill penicuik. my brother terry still lives in castlelaw cres. bilston. playground was bilston burn and woods /dryden tower/ fishing auchendinny ponds / went to australia with ian wilson from bilston , ive lost track of him, if anyone knows how i can contact him , via his family in bilston ( if still there ) ah ! the flash backs .

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Joe: Thanks for your message. I've now added a 'Bilston' page to the 'Recollectioins' section of the EdinPhoto web site, and have added your comments above to that page.

April 28th 201302:44:22 PM

What is your name?

Ellen Thomson nee Cole

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi my dad lived in Blackfriars street his name was James Cole, he had a brother Freddy and a sister Anne, they went to St Pats!!!!! My dad sadly passed away in 2002 but told us stories of Blackie!!! Its nice to see people remember the past!!! would love to here from anybody who knew my dad!!!!!!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Ellen: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Blackfriars' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

April 20th 201302:02:22 PM

What is your name?

John Fraser

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi Peter. More reminiscences.I went to Leith Academy 1948-51.Iwas In 1B3-3B3. My pal was Alec (Titch)Forrest. Others in my class were Eileen Twatt from Dryden St,Pilrig.,Margaret Grassick,Shirley Moricoand Ernie Ross. Ernies dad was a bookie and Ernie used to take halfpenny bets The gym teacher was a Mr.Bighamand he was a complete tyrant. He was on gate duty and he would stand at the gate and watch you running along Duke St. You would run across the road and he would close the gate in your face before the bell rang. After the class queues went in,he would open the gate.tell you that you were late then take you in to the entrance hall.close the doors so no one could see. He gave me nine of the belt for being late.and the same to the others. He would also give you five if you forgot your gym gear. Forget your homework and it meant atrip to the rector. More belt. I was in the first intake that did not pay fees..

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Jim: Thanks for posting your message below in the EdinPhoto guestbook today. I've now added your comments to the 'Leith Academy Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. Mr Bingham certainly seems to have left quite an impression (both mentallly and physically) on many of his former pupils.

Jim Gibson aka Gibby replied 6 years ago

Hi John I also went to Leith Academy and left in 1949 On our last day at school our first period in the afternoon was Gym and Mr Bingham. He started out calling the Register by switching every ones initials around . My friend Eddy Trotter became Teddy Rotter , Roy Christie became Coy Risttie, Hamish Neil became Nammish Heil ,etc, When he came to my name Iwas Games Jibson,so me being smart ,replied ,PRESENT Mr BIGHAM. Neadless to say My hands and wrist were smarting as I got 10 of his very best. He was a mean little S.O.B

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John and Tony. Thanks for the messages that you posted in the guestbook. I've now also added your comments to the 'Leith Academy' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Tony Henderson replied 6 years ago

I rememnber Mr Bingham I agree he was a tyrant but in my time he was only the gym Teacher however John thought he was the first intake not to pay fees. I was there 1945 to 1948 and did not pay any fees I beleive the Labour Government decided to abolish the Fees system just as I started in leith Academy.

April 19th 201306:29:57 PM

What is your name?

David Ferguson

Where are you from?

Ediburgh

Comments

Trying to contact a Philip McIntosh I believe he had a butchers shop in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. We last met in Osnabruck Germany in 1957 when we were in the army.would be much obliged.
Cheers for now Dave.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave. Thanks for your . I've now added your comments to the "Stockbridge" page in the "Recollections" section of the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might read it there then get in touch, letting you know how to contact Philip.

April 18th 201311:11:37 AM

What is your name?

Ian McGregor

Where are you from?

Staffordshire

Comments

I have just been looking at the information regarding St Pauls Church,
St Leonards Street. I was born at No 24 in 1935. The two other tenement entrances towards the church were No's 28 & 30. The minister in June 1935 was the Rev'd John Bain. Reading the comments brings back many memories of people and places.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Robert. Thanks for posting your reply below. I've now added your reply to the "St Leonard's District" comments and to the "Preston Street School" comments in the "Recollections" section of the EdinPhoto web site.

robert sharp replied 6 years ago

Ian I suspect I went to school with you Preston Street. was St Pauls the church we used to go to for school dinners. Other classmates were George Wilson, Davie Scott, Billy Robertson, Brian Smith.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Ian. Thanks fo your . I've now added your comments to the "St Leonard's" page in the "Recollections" section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that anybody lookinng up "St Leonard's" on the web site might come across it there.

April 17th 201308:53:23 PM

What is your name?

Charlie Clark

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Love this site. Looked at it a few times. Especially the stuff about the old railways.

April 15th 201309:19:53 AM

What is your name?

Bruce johnstone

Where are you from?

Edinburgh - Pilton Crescent

Comments

Can anyone help? While playing ball games with my grand-children, I mentioned that we, in the 50's used to play dodge-ball and king-ball. I can't remember how apart from catching the ball with our clenched hands, then throwing at friends. Any suggestions?

stevie swistchew replied 5 years ago

wis that game no called rounders when you hit the ball with abat then tried to hit some one with the ball to get them out its been 50 years so i might be having a senior moment any way i was born in newhaven in 47 and moved to granton in 54 went to ainsley park then left went in merchant stayed at sea till i retired i just got a computy i honestly diddent think they would catch on allthe best scotty as they call me in canada

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Bruce. Thanks for your question. It's good to hear from you again. I've now also adeded your question to the 'Pilton Recollections' page and to the 'Edinburgh Words' page on the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might read your question there and send in a reply to me.

April 13th 201308:21:50 PM

What is your name?

eddie williamson

Where are you from?

pickering ontario canada

Comments

I have just been looking at comments for David Kilpatrick school I went
there from 1952 1955
wondering who remembers geography teacher Mr. Ring or the art
teacher Mr. Lindsay think is nick name was bruiser Lindsay he used to
smack you on the back of your head every one remembers Ned Banie

Ruth McClounnan replied 6 years ago

Eddie, I see your a Williamson, that was my great great grannie's name. first name Jane, she was from Shetland and came down to Leith abt 1870, and she died in Leith at Hillhousefield House.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Moira. Thanks for posting your latest comments below. I've now also added them to the "David Killpatrick Schol" page in the "Recollections" section of the EdinPhoto web site.

MOIRA BOYD (REID) replied 6 years ago

Hi Eddie, you really got me thinking last night, remembering all the teachers, Fanny Dawson Head Teacher, Mr Taylor History Miss Ross Maths, Mrs Arnot Commercial Ned Barnie and Miss Barnes science, Mr Naysmith RK Mr Tod, big brother George Reid got him for Science. Just remembered Mr Wishart Commercial. Do you remember Alec Wallace, George Reid, Billy Paxton Jack Watt, Derick Melville they are all from Burlington St. and Bowling Green. Keeping the auld brain cells ticking over moira

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Moira. Thanks for your memories below. I've now updated the "David Kilpatrick School" page in the "Recollections" section of the Edinphoto web site to include them.

eddie williamson replied 6 years ago

sorry Moira my mistake looking at your married name not maiden name

eddie williamson replied 6 years ago

HI. Moira thank for your reply I knew a Billy Boyd he was a little older than me was he your brother lost touch with him after school

moira boyd (reid) replied 6 years ago

Hi Eddie, You must have been 3rdyear when i was 1st. Got a double hander from Mr Ring and he stuck me in the seat in front of his desk. I was top o the class for 3years. As for "Bruiser" Lyndsay he took a great interest in me, i loved art but was also scared o that ruler he smacked us wi??? Remember the art classes were up in the Attics, Happy Days eh!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Eddie: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'David Kilpatrick School' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

April 13th 201312:09:48 AM

What is your name?

Connie Telfer-Smith

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pacific

Comments

Ooooops! there it is!

connie telfer-smith replied 6 years ago

Dave, did my time in the Shakey Isles - Tokoroa and Gisborne. What? come back and pay income tax? no thanks.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Ha Ha Connie your so funny maybe if you get yourself of that little bit of rock for a wee while out there in the Pacific you can catch up with the rest of the world. Regards Dave on the Shaky Isles.

April 13th 201312:07:06 AM

What is your name?

Connie Telfer-Smith

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pacific

Comments

Emmmm - how do you add the thing???

April 12th 201309:15:53 PM

What is your name?

catherine Jamieson

Where are you from?

originally from Edinburgh, now living in San Diego, USA

Comments

Anyone from Tollcross Primary School, mid fifties, then Darroch Secondary till 1958. I lived near the Usher Hall on Spittal Street. I remember the West End Cafe, The Shakespeare next to the Lyceum Theater, still there, and I remember the Manhatten, The Cameo Theater and Kings Theater near Tollcross. The meadows. The Old Royal Infirmary where I was a patient with Scarlet Fever, also Simpsons Maternity Hospital where my son was born. The museum on Chamber Street, all the teenagers would hang out there on Sunday. The dancing in Princess Street Gardens. The Grassmarket when it was a scary place. The art college. So many memories. I'm going back home on April 30th. Family still there.

Ian McArthur replied 5 years ago

Hi Catherine......God ! so much of your stuff rings true. I grew up in Victoria Street, just up from the Grassmarket. I too was born in Simpsons Memorial, had the Scarlett fever also never hear of it now. Yes I remember going to the Museum on a sunday to Bag Off what a terrible expression that was, but we all did it. Also do you remember the Van Der Graff generator at the Museum it was behind a big glass case and you put yor hand on the glass and it would make your hair stand on end. My first Kiss was in the Museum a girl called Rosie Gold what a name never thought of it the but now Movie Star name. I used to go to the Shakespeare Bar. I was back last year great memories. I used to hang around Tollcross near the Kings Theatre with Gordon Wood,Steven Murray,Willie Tosh and Christine Kelly George Wood was the big brother of Stuart ( Woody )Wood of Bay City Rollers fame. We used to watch him go off to practice he was crap but I suppose he had the last laugh I think he was 3 years older than woody. Anyway get back to me if you want to take a walk down memory lane. regards, Ian

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Catherine: Thanks for posting your comments above. It's good to hear from you again. I've now posted your comments in the 'Tollcross School - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

margaret williamson ( hay ) replied 5 years ago

Hi catherine saw your post,and oh1 how I remember ALL places you mentioned. i grew up in leven st.across from the barcley church. went to darroch but I left injuly 1956 in 1960 I came to the states my pal anaa wallace came over as well,and we saw eachother as much as we could and did talk couple times a week.sadly to say she passed away 2nd july ths year.I had lots of friends while growing up so if you want to write me would be great. here is my e-mail loyalscot@att.net. by friend lived in san diego as well.

April 11th 201311:59:14 PM

What is your name?

john murray

Where are you from?

colinton mains /canada

Comments

i was just reading about the old milk carts they were battery power three wheels i deliverd for the dummy round colinton mains first with a horse and cart the horses name was MICK and the drivers name was FRED he was on that route for years we would start where the TESCO store stands now on colinton mains drive do every street STARKS cottages the prefabs finish at colinton mains drive and colinton mains road you did not have to tell MICK we were finished he ran all the way back to harrison park where the stables used to be he even knew his own stall he would walk wright in to it after being all unhooked then we had to run home and go to school myself TYNECASTLE there is avery sad part about when we started to use the three wheeler a very good friend off mine we deliverd the milk together and were close pals his sister and a whole bunch of us kids all hung around together everyday his name was TOMMY McGARRYpoor TAM got killed when the milk cart flipped over on him it was a three wheeler i still think off him to this day but the world keeps turning and time moves on and colinton mains as we knew it has got bigger and bigger no more fields with cows potatoes turnips hay it was a great place to live

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi John, Edith and Dave: Thank you for your comments that you posted in the EdinPhoto guestbook. I've now added your comments to the 'Edinburgh & Dumfriesshire - Milk Deliveries' page in the 'Recollections section of the Edinhoto web site.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

John you bring back fond memories I was the same a milk boy, and living in Bingham my brother and I would meet our electric milk cart at the Right Wing [ Gordon Smiths Pub] at Nothfield. Deliver to all the prefabs and the Milton Rd. area, get home then run to Niddre Marichal School did it for 2 years, when I think of the winter mornings, 1950-52 God we were tough wee boys. Maybe that's why I am so fit and active today.Regards Dave NZ

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 6 years ago

Hi John: I was good friends with Tommy and Mary Mcgarry, I remember very well when he was killed Edith

April 10th 201312:10:14 PM

What is your name?

Kathleen Parr

Where are you from?

The Midlands U.K.

Comments

Hello, I am trying to locate an address or photo of The Boatie Row Tavern Newhaven.. This is stated in the notice to creditors Edinburgh Gazette 1920 of Patrick Kelly.. Justice of the Peace, Lodging house keeper 70-74 & 75 shore Leith and wine and spirit merchant of above tavern, residing at 54 Bernard st. any info would be welcome. Thank you

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Kathleen: The 'Boatie Row Tavern' building appears on page 296 of Grant's "Old & New Edinburgh, Vol.3". There is a copy of this engraving on the EdinPhoto web site. You should be able to find it if you put "Newhaven from the Pier engraving" (without typing the inverted commas)into the search field on the home page www.edinphoto.org.uk. I believe that 'Boatie Row Tavern' was the building in line with the sterns of the boats on this engraving.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Kathleen. If you do a Google search for "British Listed Buildings Boatie Row" (without typing the inverted commas) it should take you to a Historic Scotland web site page that tells you more about Boatie Row Tavern, Newhaven. It was at 2 Pier Place, beside the SE corner of Newhaven Harbour.

April 10th 201301:27:06 AM

What is your name?

Iain C.Purves

Where are you from?

Originally Pilton, (Crewe Grove) now Ontario Canada

Comments

Re the comment by John Fraser, and the 'trains' I,and our group always were in the bottom right corner looking from the stage. The incident of the young lady having her leg cut open was my then girlfriend now my wfe of 53 years Marion(May) Fraser.The scar is visisble to this day! I used to do some of ice side photography for a chap in Gorgie Road who took the pictures of anyone willing to drop him a shilling or two. Aroupof us wore Blue cardigans and swept the iceefore it was re-surfaced. Happy Memories indeed

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Iain and Eddie. Thanks for your comments. I've now also added them to the 'Ice Skating' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Cathie Luppino (nee Cormack), USA (grew up in the Grassmarket) replied 6 years ago

Message for Iain Purves....I worked in the North British Rubber Mill offices from 1955 to 1960 when I came to America. One of my bosses was called James Purves. Any connection?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Ian. Thanks for posting your reply below. I've now added it as "Recollections 10" in the "Ice Skating Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

John E. KIrkwood replied 6 years ago

Hi Iain, you must have lived below the 'Elders'(Wilson & Lottie)I lived in Crewe Ter gable end facing the postbox. Knew Fiona well who married Bill Gray, live in Comely Bank. My wife (Irene Bryce of Crewe Rd N) is still in touch with Ena Gray.Used to run around with Alex Hamilton, Joe Wallace, The Cockburns,Dougie Cunnison,Willie Simpson,Walter Muir, Dougie Weir.We now live in Livingston since '71.Good to see that you are still with us, you'll see big changes in area.

eddie williamson replied 6 years ago

I remember the incident used to go skating every week there was a group off use to go it`s funny I can only remember one name Billy Macintosh (Tosh)we were apprentice`s together at Bruce Peebles happy times I`m now living in Pickering Ontario been here sine 1970

April 9th 201306:04:18 AM

What is your name?

ian foster

Where are you from?

australia

Comments

peter re fort place leith could you please forward
john carsons address to me
thank you ian foster

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Ian. I've sent an to you this morning, giving you John Carson's address.

April 8th 201309:22:13 PM

What is your name?

John Fraser

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Murrayfield Ice Rink mid-fifties.
Does anyone remember being part of a 'train' I was at the end of one,and wearing a new suit. Too fast on the corner,let go and ended up stuck to the fence with my skates. Seen one poor girl caught by a speed racer and had her leg ripped open. Dangerous sport ice skating. Ihad a few good friends that I used to meet every Saturday night,but lost touch when I went into the R.A.F. There was Eddie Dahl,Jimmy Paterson,Lofty(he was over six feet tall)and his girl friend Titch(she was about two feet shorter than him. Heard that they got married. Eddie Dahl went to Victoria, Australia. Had letter from him,sent one back,but no reply. After my 'accident',I spent a lot of time in the bar,talking to the lady bartender, Margaret,and finding recipes for cocktails that she liked to make. Didn't return to the ice rink after I came out of the forces.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Alice and Margaret. Thanks for your comments below. I've now added them to the 'Ice Skating' page in the 'Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 6 years ago

H JOHN,SRARTING MY FIRST YEAR IN DARROCH,WAS WHEN i STARTED GOING TO MURRYFIELD ICE RINK,AND A FEW OF MA PALS. WE JOINED A WEE GROU, WITH A LADY AMD THE FIRST LESSON WAS TO DO A F FIGURE EIGHT,WHICH WE ALL DID WELL.THEN WE HAD TO PRACTICE FOR WA WHILE,ONE OF THR GIRLS COMING TOWARDS ME DIDN"T USE HER TOE PICK TO STOP,AND WHEN SHE FELL,HER TOE PCK WENT INTO MY LED (AT THE SIDEOF MY KNEE) LOTS OF BLOOD AS WELL,BUT IT WAS AN ACCIDENTi still have the scar,but I kept on goingto the ice rink,and it"s dangers,we had so much fun.I stayed as cloose to the front of the line. my mum didn"t have money to buy me a skating skirt,so she took the lining out of a coat and made it by hand for me. he colour was emerald green and I treasuredn it for years, thanks for the memories. margaret made one,it was emerald green

Alice Wilson (nee Ward) replied 6 years ago

I remember going to Murrayfield as a 9/10 yr old. Caught the bus at the bottom of Leith Walk to go to the 2pm sesion. When I was home in 2010 my girlfriend took me there, I was shocked it was still there and it didn't seem to have changed a bit except it was looking a bit tired. The memories came flooding back........ Thanks for the memories.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi June: Thanks for your comments above, It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your memories of the ice skting in Edinburgh to the 'Ice Skating' page in the 'Recolletions' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

junerobertsonwood replied 6 years ago

My chum Margaret Leith and I did the skating rink thing also,,,caught on the train,,oooops..but we called it the ...WHIP...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Dot. Thanks for your comments. I've now also added them to the 'Ice Skating' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

dot walker replied 6 years ago

you are a funny man...I was never brave enough to get on the end of a "train " it went too fast..I used to rent skates for while and finally had enough money and my Mums "Provie cheque" to buy my own skates...could not believe the difference. my ankles no longer turned inwards and I could skate without wobbling...I felt well off with my boots over my shoulder on the bus going home too...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John and Connie. Thanks for your messages. I've now added them to a new page (title: 'Ice Skating') that I've set up in the 'Recollections' section of the Edinphoto web site.

Connie Telfer-Smith replied 6 years ago

Spent a lot of time collecting bruises at Murrayfield Ice Rink, but maybe bit before your time. Do you remember Maisie Corbett? Mattie Conquer, Jimmie Macdonald,the pantomimes? Think its gone now?

April 8th 201310:14:38 AM

What is your name?

Maureen Scott

Where are you from?

Leith

Comments

My cousin James Patience in over from Canada untill 2nd of May. He is very interested in meeting you as he has sent you some old photographs from the past and is wondering if you have a studio or a talk coming up. I hope this is a good way to contact you. Look forward to hearing from you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Maureen. Thanks for the info about your cousin James' visit to Edinburgh. I hope he enjoys his visit here. If he sends an to me peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk, we can see if we can make any arrangements to meet. I don't have a studio, but I willb e giving a talk on 24 April that he may be able to come to. It will be to Cramond History Group in the Church Hall at Cramond, Edinburgh. The subject will be "Edinburgh's Industrial Past".

April 4th 201304:12:29 AM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Comments

I have just been looking at the Kirkwood maps trying to work out some of the street numbers for St James' Place. The street is not named (neither are Swinton Row or Cathedral Lane) but starting from number 1 (at Little King Street) there is the main block numbered from 1-4 then a building I knew as the PO parcel sorting office (which backs on to the back of S Mary's cathedral) & is labelled as "Belief Chapel" so I can only assume that in Kirkwood's day it was some kind od church but I have never heard of a "Belief Chapel" . Does anyone know what it was ?

Peter Stubbs (Edinb urgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi GM: I don't know whether this helps or not, but the old Edinburgh & Leith Post Office Directories show that there used to be a church hall at St James Place. This was described in the 1903 and 1930 directories as being a United Free Church Hall. It was described in the 1950 directory as being a Church of Scotland Hall.

April 2nd 201307:33:06 AM

What is your name?

pamela thompson (nee jones)

Where are you from?

buderim australia

Comments

I'm on a roll here, Peter. I went to Leith Academy Primary School and in 1952 I planted a tree in Leith Links with a classmate called Alan Naylor, to commemorate the accession of the Queen. I visited in 1978 and the tree was still there then. My teacher at the time was a Mr Mackay and he said that when I was an old lady I'd probably come and put a plaque on it. I'd better not leave it much longer!! We had a class photo taken that year - I wonder if anyone has a copy? I'd love one. Cheers! Pam

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Pmela. Thanks for your latest comments. I've now also added them to the 'Leith Academy' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

pamela thompson (nee jones) replied 6 years ago

Thank you Peter for posting my comments. I realise now that the tree was planted in 1953 to commemorate the coronation. The class photo was probably taken that year also - I think I was in year 5. Although I left that year, I was invited back the following year to attend the qualifying dance, 'the qually'. I remember that we learned umteen sets of the Lancers for the occasion and I wore a yellow dress made by my mother! Cheers! Pam

Peter Stubbbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Pamela: Thanks for posting your message above. I've now added it to the 'Leiyth Academy' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, as 'Recollection No 4'. Incidentally, I also have another photo of a tree planted at Leith Links by a Leith Academy pupil in 'Recollections 2' on the same page.

April 2nd 201307:13:44 AM

What is your name?

pamela thompson (nee jones_

Where are you from?

buderim australia

Comments

Who remembers the concerts for children in parks? I remember the shows in Abercorn Park in Portobello where local dance schools would perform. The tap dancers were always a hit singing and dancing to "How much is that doggie in the window" . I also remember our neighbours rushing up the street to catch a bus, the girls in highland dancing regalia and their mum with the swords under under her arm! No doubt headed for a competition or performance. Does this still happen? Cheers, Peter! Pam

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Pamela: Thanks for posting your message above. I've now added it to the 'Portobello' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, as 'Recollection No 24' for the period 1920s to 1950s.

April 2nd 201302:06:34 AM

What is your name?

Patricia Marshall Kachmarik

Where are you from?

North Roylaton, Ohio

Comments

I have several pictures of what I beleive to be the 1959 Clock Tower on Princess Street, celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Burns (1759 to 1959). My grandparents spent 4 months with family and travled all over the country. They have no markings on any of the pictures, so I am going picture by picture to identy them. Can I send the phot to someone to see if they can identy the picture. I also have a staute I would like to try and identify. Have a nice day!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Patricia: Thanks for posting your message. Yes, that's the Edinburgh Floral Clock, in West Princes Street Gardens near the foot of The Mound. I have many photos of the clock already added to the EdinPhoto web site. If you'de like to send a few photos to me as jpg images attached to an I would be happy to have a look at them to see if I can tell you anything about them. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

March 29th 201306:00:38 PM

What is your name?

Mae Eddie (nee: May Graham)

Where are you from?

60 Eyre Place, Edinburgh, Scotland (Toronto, Canada from 1967)

Comments

Interested to hear from anyone who was lucky enough to go to Broughton Senior Secondary School (1953-1957). I was in Commercial classes:
1X1,2X1,3X1 & 4C. Worked in St. Andrew Square - Insurance Company 'Scottish Union/Norwich Union for 10years.(1957-1967). that is when myself & a friend at work decided to immigrate to Toronto..Now 2013, I still miss Edinburgh so much & go back often. My wonderful Education @ Broughton Senior Secondary School+ my Working experience in Edinburgh lead me in good stead & only this year I retired from a wonderful Working Career spanning 56 years since 1957. I'd love to hear from anybody who may have known me from School or who worked with me in Edinburgh.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Mae: I've now also created a page for Scottish Union / Norwich Union recollections on the EdinPhoto web site and have added your comments to that page - just in case some of the prople who remember you might be more likely to look at that page and find your comments there.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Mae and Cathie. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Broughton School' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Cathie Luppino (nee Cormack) replied 6 years ago

Hello Mae, I just read your guest entry. I grew up in the Grassmarket, attended St. Ignatius and St. Thomas's Schools. A good friend of mine attended London Street School and Broughton Senior Secondary (I'm sure Commercial classes). Her name is Margaret (BaBa) McGill (nee Husband). You'll find an entry from her on Page 7 dated 9/02/2012. We all called her Babs (and still do!). I came to USA in 1960. Babs came in 1965. I live in PA, Babs is in NJ. I'm sure she would love to hear from you. Good luck!

March 29th 201304:56:44 PM

What is your name?

james rafferty

Where are you from?

Edinburgh,old town, now faalkirk

Comments

Can anyone out there help me with a memory i have from around the mid 1950s,i am convinced i used to see men rolling barrells from one side of the road to the other, this was at the top of holyrood road where Aitchisons brewery was, just down from what used to be Page's pub, can anyone else remember this?.

stevie swistchew formery newhaven replied 5 years ago

yes that was how beer was deliverd in those days it was rolled from the cart then rolled down the base of the pub onto a big sack the beer was real in them daysall the best scotty

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi James and Margaret. Thanks for your messages about rolling the barrels at Holyrood Road, Edinburgh. It's good to hear from you both again. I've now added your comments to the 'Holyrood Road' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that more people will be able to read them there.

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 6 years ago

hi james,I remember the men rolling barrels,I lived ubove The Old toll bar,in leven st. the pub had there beer delever in the barrels,and would have to roll them through the pend,they had asmall building in the back,and would srore them,I can almost still smell the beer,also(hops and yeast) from the pub.i remember seeing them in holyrood and other places.I was born in Edin.and came to US in 1960, been back a few times and due another viisit.I (My heart will alwasys be there)at leasst I had my younger years teen years anh my memories. cheerio the noo !!hope you get more answers

March 29th 201307:04:53 AM

What is your name?

Graeme Charles Munro

Where are you from?

Edinburgh, now South Australia

Comments

Mighty fine web-site Peter.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Graeme: Thanks for your comments. I have enjoyed creating and updating the web site. I still have lots more material that I hope to add to the web site in the future.

March 27th 201305:03:48 PM

What is your name?

John Fraser

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I frequented the Palais dance hall in the mid 1950's. I was friends with the bands there. The Bill Shearer Quartet and George Sumner's Orchestra. Tommy Milliken played drums and Dick ? played the base. I was known as Jack for some reason. Irene Edwards sang with the Orchestra. When I mention these bands no one seems to remember them.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John and June: Thanks for your messages about 'The Palais'. It's good to hear from you both again. I've now added your comments to the 'Palais de Danse' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I already have several people's recollections of 'The Palais' on that page and expect that I will be adding more to the page in the future.

junerobertsonwood replied 6 years ago

Hi John,,also went to the palais in the 50s, dont remember bands you mention, the Kirchen and Jeff Rowena were the ones playing back then...The Palais was a great place to go, do you remember Jean who wore a short Tux, she was the hostess..those were the days,,,,cheerio..

March 27th 201303:08:04 PM

What is your name?

John Fraser

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Re-Cycling. My Sister Sarah(Sadie)Nisbet)was the founder of the Rosebery Ladies Cycling club in the 1950's. She was in the Mercury but left. She won many races,and was always in competition with Janet Sutherland who rode for the Musselburgh Road Club. Sadly,Sadie passed away in Dec.2011. She was married to Gordon Nisbet of the Dale Road Club based in Armadale which was my training run on a Wednesday night. He passed away in Dec.2012,one day away from the same day as Sadie. I was in the Comet,but didn't do much racing. My dad used to attend all the long road races,espescially the Spring Grand Prix,to which he donated a silver cup. My brother Robert was in the Red Lion Couriers. The cycle shop next to the Broadway picture house(changed into the Gateway)was owned by John Devin,who used to work in Jocky Allan's shop.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Jim: I've now added your memories of the 3-Day 'Tour of Scotland' event to the 'Cycling' pages, and your memories of 'The Chain' at Murrayfield Ice Rink to the 'Ice Skating' pages in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Jim: Thanks for your reply (below). I've now added your memories of the Edina Couriers and The Comet to the 'Cycling' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Jim Gibson aka Gibby replied 6 years ago

Hi John , I rode for the Edina Couriers , up until I left for Canada in Dec 1956 . Our Racing sweater was Royal Blue with a Red Rampant Lion on the back . We were never called the Red Lion Couriers to my knowledge ,unless that changed after I left for Canada. I new a lot of guys in the Comet , John Kerr Eddy Holmes John Guilliot. Joe Christianson are some that I still remember .Not to sure of the name spelling. Re the chain at Murrayfield ,I was on the end of one one Saturday morning when a whole bunch of from Robb,s . My buddy Bertie Law was on the other end and I was so busy laughing at him trying to keep is balance that I lost mine . The result was two black eyes and a smashed nose ,Some Fun Cant help thinking tat our paths must have crossed as besides going to the same school at approximately the same time .we hung around the same places , ie, the Palais the Ice Rink and cycling. I also knew Jocky Allen very well ,he was the Team Manager when I rode for the East of Scotland in the 3 day Tour of Scotland ,which was from Edinburgh to Dundee ,Dundee to Aberdeen and Aberdeen to Glasgow .Others on the Team were Jimmy Drysdale from the Musselburgh ,Jock Shaw from the White Heathe and I cant remember the rest.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John: Thanks for posting the message above about your sister and the cycling. I've now added your comments to the 'Cycling' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that more people will be able to read it there.

March 27th 201312:31:02 PM

What is your name?

John E. Kirkwood

Where are you from?

Livingston (Formerly Leith,Pilton, Edinburgh)

Comments

Anyone out there from Boroughmuir circa 1949 1C1 1950-52 3B4 who would like to get back in touch as since contacting Jim Mercer 4+ years ago we have been gradually gathering classmates & are hoping to hold our FOURTH Mini-Reunion in mid-MAY sometime. Anyone who wishes to meet with us will be very welcome remind of the 'Auld Days'

Peter nStubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John: It's good to hear from you again. I hope you manage to find a few more people to join you for your next Re-union. I've now added a brief note about it to the 'Boroughmuir School' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

March 18th 201302:51:31 PM

What is your name?

gillian mundy

Where are you from?

France

Comments

I have come across a Carberry candle someone gave me more than 20 years ago. At the time I was suffering a severe mental breakdown and the perfume used in this candle was one of the few things that gave me some calm. I have kept it ever since and it still has a calming perfume (unlit) I wonder what it is that has this effect.A7YB

Peter Stubbs (*Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Gillian: Thanks for posting your message about the Carberry candle. I'm pleased to hear that it woked well for you. I don't know what might have been in it. The company is now no longer in business. I visited their premises a few years ago had a chat with the former owner. He told me that, unfortunately, the company had been operating at a loss for some time and there was no way he could find to bring in a profit in the future, considering the products that some of the overseas competition were producing and the prices they were charging for them.

March 17th 201303:12:06 AM

What is your name?

helen baxter nee nellie lawson

Where are you from?

im from canongate edinburgh

Comments

i enjoyed all the photos and readings from yr guest book im in newzealand now

june robertson wood replied 6 years ago

Hi Helen I also am from the Canongate, very bottom, across from the strand,,we may know some of the same people.Found a friend from Horse Wynd here on Peters site,see you are in NZ, my sister lived in Dunedin for many years..Sure is a small world is it not?Cheerio for now...JUNE.

March 10th 201303:42:37 PM

What is your name?

james gow

Where are you from?

pleasance edinburgh

Comments

the picture was the top of salsburgh st were danti lannies mother had irish workers staying i stayed in 15 salsburgh st and went to st pats school

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi James: Thanks for your . Can you tell me which picture it is that you are referring to? Thank you.

March 10th 201307:09:30 AM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Comments

With regard to the information about postcards shown on a poster now in "What's new". One of the cards is listed as "The Reapers", it's actually a French painting entitled "The Gleaners". It depicts French peasant women "gleaning" grain after the harvest is over. I only happen to know this as it's my mum's favouite painting.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

GM: Thanks for the message that you posted above. I agree with your comments and have now added them to the Lothian Postcard Club Poster" page on the EdinPhoto web site, followed by a brief comment of my own.

March 10th 201304:51:57 AM

What is your name?

Pamela Thompson nee Jones

Where are you from?

Buderim Australia

Comments

Hi Peter - Have had a wonderful read through the Portobello memories. I lived in Milton Drive in a prefab from about 1947. I remember everything was built-in and cupboards and drawers were metal - boy, did they squeak! In the early fifties we moved to Brunstane Road where we lived until we came to Australia in 1961. I also enjoyed the early photos of the Edinburgh Ladies College as I went there in the 1950s when it was the Mary Erskine School for Girls. Thank you for a great website.
Pam Thompson

pamela thompson (nee jones) replied 6 years ago

Nice to see the response from Patricia who lived in Milton Grove. I can't imagine how ten chidren fitted in a tiny prefab. There were only two bedrooms as I recall and I shared with my two much younger sisters and that was pretty cramped. I am enjoying this website immensely. Pam

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Patricia. Thanks for your latest comments about the 'tight squeeze' and the games. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Prefabs' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

patricia mcdonald replied 6 years ago

Yes Peter it was a tight squeeze,but hey they were good days,i suppose it could have been worse,[we could have stayed in a single-end]have so many good memories of living in Milton Grove,chap door run was a great game,then tying two door handles of opposite houses together,knocking on the doors & hiding in the bushes watching the people trying to open there doors,was great fun,omg if my boys had done that when they were young,they would have been grounded for life,playing rounders was another great game,& all the girls loved to play skipping ropes,you would start with two or three girls & before long you would have a load of girls joining in,even some mothers would come out & join in,oh they were the good old days,nowadays you never see children out playing let alone the mums,love your site Peter i have made contact with a couple of people through it from my childhood,Thank You.Trisha.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Patricia: Thanks for posting your reply. I've now added your comments below Pamela's comments in the 'Edinburgh Prefabs' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I'm amazed that such a large family was able to live in the prefab for so long!

patricia mcdonald [nee thomson] replied 6 years ago

Hello Pam,I have just seen your message on EdinPhoto GuestBook,I to lived in Prefabs in Portobello,it was Milton Grove,No 14,i was born there in 1948,till 1958,my Mum was pregnant with her 10th baby so we had to move to a biggar house,she had a choice of two houses,one was Niddrie the other Bingham, she chose the latter,as at the time it was slighty better than Niddrie,however i have many fond memories from the two areas i stayed.it funny you said you stayed in Brunstane Road,I have a sister who stays there,she has done for many many years,Well i say bye Pam,it was nice to see message from someone from my neck of the woods,Trisha.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Pamela. Thanks for the message that you left above. I've now added brief comments from your message to the 'Edinburgh Prefabs' page anmd the 'Mary Erskine School' page in the EdinPhoto web site. Do you remember much about what it was like at that school. If you have any memories of it that you could to me so that I could add them to the EdinPhoto web site, that would be good. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

March 8th 201310:07:53 AM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

London, born Edinburgh

Comments

Hi Peter,
I heard an interesting anecdote many years ago from my grandfather regarding the barracks in Colinton Road. Allegedly they got the plans mixed up. The barracks that were built in Edinburgh were supposed to have been built in India, hence the tiled floors and generally draughty corridors. Whether apocryphal or not, it makes a good story!

Best wishes,

Mike

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Mike. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Colinton Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. Incidentally, are you the Mike Cheynme who sent me messages from Newcastle a while go?

March 6th 201302:15:39 PM

What is your name?

margaret anne faichney(williams)

Where are you from?

born broomhouse lived in clovenstone park edinburgh now at falkirk

Comments

i would like to hear from anyone from my past at whec or forrester annexe or even clovenstone/wester hailes just for a chat and a catch up on lives we live.
If you want more info please go to www.nanameg.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Margaret. Thank you for the describing the time when you lived at Clovenstone Park. I've now added details from your guestbook posting and your to the "Wester Hailes Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site. Let's hope that someone will remember you and get in touch with you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

HI Margaret: I could add your request for people to contact you to the 'Wester Hailes Recollections' pages or to another appropriate section of the EdinPhoto web site. However,I prefer to add messages that include a little story or some personal memories, rather than just a request for people to make contact. So, do you have any memories that you could send to me that I could add to the site? My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

March 2nd 201312:02:02 AM

What is your name?

william aird

Where are you from?

craigmillar

Comments

looking for old school friends. 1974-1981. wullie craven from bingham. the casey twins. stewart fraser basketball team.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi William: Thanks for your . I hope you will be able to make contact with Wullie and/or the Casey twins. I can add a message to the EdinPhoto web site saying that you are trying to contact them, but first - do you have any recollections of Bingham, Craigmillar, school, basketball, etc. that I could also add to the 'Recollections' pages on the EdinPhoto web site? If so, please me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

March 1st 201308:17:18 PM

What is your name?

Sylvia (nee Deffley)

Where are you from?

Originally Portobello but now in Ontario Canada

Comments

I have not visited this site in quite some time and had not checked comments. You had asked about Copelands restaurant. Yes I remember Copelands. It was commonly called Copeys and the bakery was wonderful. We used it more for the bakery as it was just two doors along from 246 High St. where we lived. The baking was done in the basement and my mother used to send my older sister Christine down to the back door of the bakery with a pie dish filled with meat. (We could access this from our own lower area in our stair by going down, out the back door and outside to the next stair along where Copeys was). If I recall the baker was called "wee Eck". He would then put a pastry over my mum's meat and pie funnel and it was all ready to pop in the oven for tea. I cannot remember how much he charged but it was a lovely flaky pastry. We used to often get an apple charlotte too in the shop for afters. My mother was a great baker but once she went to work there was not the time for that. She was a florist at Rankins on the corner of Bath Street and the High Street. We lived on the top flat overlooking Nicora's ice cream shop. My mother would give me a jug and send me across the street to get it filled with ice cream in the summer. She would lean out of the window and tell me when it was safe to cross the street and then watch for me coming back. When we had stomach upsets she used to send one of us over for a syphon of soda water. Does anyone remember those great heavy bottles. At that time there was an ironmonger on the corner of Hight Street and what was then called Wellington Street. We used to have little toy race cars (like dinky cars) and Douglas Gemmell and I used to race them down the street. Of a summer evening we used to sit on the step to the ironmongers and jot down licence plate numbers. Life was quite simple in these days. A bunch of us would also congregate on Wellington St and play the usual street games - red light, green light, tag, hide and go seek, cowboys and indians etc. We'd play into the long summer evening until our mothers would call us in. Today's kids just don't know what they are missing.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Sylvia: Thanks for posting your message in the Guestbook above. I've now also added it as 'Recollections 52' on the page of 'Portobello Recollections - 1950s and later' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I've also added "Casey's" and "Wee Eck" to the list of places and people on the 'Edinburgh Names' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

February 26th 201310:00:39 PM

What is your name?

marion joseph [nee taylor]

Where are you from?

merthyr tydfil

Comments

does anyone remember john keith he lived in magdalene gardens edinburgh he came to work in merthyr tydfil as a postman. he was here for a couple of years and then went back home. would love to now how hes getting on.

February 26th 201301:27:23 AM

What is your name?

Kathryn Feaver (nee Craik)

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

my father was born in Gladstone Terrace and it appears there wasn't a hospital there at that time, 1918. What was along this street in 1918 and are there any photos from the time.

Ruth McClounnan replied 6 years ago

Kathryn, , try Lost Edinburgh , or Edinburgh 60's Good Luck

February 25th 201303:06:47 AM

What is your name?

ian foster

Where are you from?

australia

Comments

to john carson about the sparta boxing club i cant remember
you john 1 was born in 47 but my brother who has passed away
used to tell me all about it.we went to australia in1950 came back
in 53 david my brother usr to box for the buccleuh at granton.
i would be interested if you had any memories of fort place to share with me regards ian foster

Ruth McCliounnan replied 6 years ago

Ian, go into oldleither.com website you get all the questions and answers there for sure..... My dad was from Fort Place, but a long time ago afraid ..I'm from Coburg St. same lomg time ago, we left in 47 for the States ...but Good Luck wi yer looking go intae oldleith. Good Luck

February 22nd 201305:53:45 PM

What is your name?

maragret anne faichney(williams)

Where are you from?

born broomhouse moved to 25/6 clovenstone park when i was 9yrs

Comments

i was one of the first pupils from forrester annexe to move up to brand new wester hailes education centre in edinburgh 1976 ish,i lived in clovenstone till i was 15yrs it would be nice to hear from anyone that remembers me i will be 50 yrs old next bday and i live in falkirk stirlingshire

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for posting your message in the guestbook. I hope you get a reply from somebody who remembers you. Do you have any memories of attending Forrester Annexe and/or Wester Hailes Education Centre that you would be happy to send to me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk). If you do have, than I could add them to the 'Recollections' pages on the EdinPhoto web site together with a note asking if anybody remembers you.

February 21st 201310:54:02 AM

What is your name?

Gordon Davie

Where are you from?

Abbeyhill

Comments

I've been reading the recollections about Abbeyhill and my neck is sore from constantly nodding my head and saying to myself, "Yes, I remember that!" I was born in 1958 and have lived in the same house in Waverley Park Terrace all my life. When I have time I will post some of my own childhood memories!

Sandra Hartland replied 6 years ago

Hi Gordon, born and brought up in 16 Waverley Park, our name was Reid had a big brother Robert, I used to deliver the milk, rolls and papers for Mr Taylor, the wee corner shop, do you keep in touch with anyone from the street, I ran into Harry Flet the last time I was home, had not seen him in thirty five years.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi gordon: thanks for posting your message in the guestbook. I'm pleased to hear that you found the Abbeyhill recollections interesting. It would be grteat if you could send some of your own childhood memories to me, as you suggest. I'm sure that others would enjoy reading any that I add to the EdinPhoto web site. I look forward to hearing from you again.

February 14th 201311:07:43 PM

What is your name?

Colleen Mackay

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

My grandfather is Robert Millar Mackay, his brother was Allan. Our family is thought to be from Ayreshire. Could we be related to anyone out there? I am just starting my family tree

February 12th 201305:06:42 PM

What is your name?

John Fraser

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I lived in Granton in 1942-1953 at 5 Wardieburn Place East. I still remeber the old bike we found on the tip at Granton Harbour. No tyres,no chain,no seat and no brakes. I sat on the cross bar. Ian Little behind me,feet on the pedals. Alec Sutherland stood on the forks at the back,hands on Ian's shoulders. John Wood sat on the handle bars. Off we went down Wardieburn Street North. Picking up speed with Tom Hume pushing at the back we approached the pavement in Granton Crescent at the top pf the hill. I couldn't reach the ground with my feet,and couldn't turn the handle bars,so we hit the pavement and came to a dead stop. John Wood came off the handlebars and landed on the front wheel(Very Sore). Ian's feet came off the pedals and he landed on the seat pillar (Extremely Sore). Alec landed on the back wheel repeating John Woods scream of pain,and I went over the handlebars and landed on top of John then on to the pavement(One large egg on my head). Bike returned to the dump. The other adventure was the 'BOAT'. Louis Wood,John Inglis,Andrew(Tickle) Little and my brother Davie found the shade from above a billiard table at the tip. They brought it home and had it in the backgreen of No.5. They had all the children in the street gather tar bubbles from the roads and pavements. Using an old tarpaulin,they melted the tar in an old five gallon drum. A man came from the council and said that our mothers would be evicted because of the smell from the tar,so after a few beltings the building of the boat was shifted elsewhere. Came the day of launching,the boat was put on two guiders and pulled to Granton beach. John Inglis said that as he was the oldest he should get first shot. The boat was pushed into the water and John paddled out. He only got twenty feet out(the water was shallow) when he let out a yell"The boats sinking",so it was back home and more tar. Second time was better. The boat didn't sink. It was Louis' turn,but he forgot the paddle,and by the time he got it,the boat had floated too far out to reach.We stood and watched it until it disappeared from sight. Regards to all,Nettie Jean Inglis,Jeanette Scammel and others .

lorraine Dutton Bruce replied 6 years ago

My father william dutton has a few good memories in Granton Recollections the above might enjoy,he would have enjoyed reading these.

Perter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John: I've now added comments from your two latest replies (below) to the EdinPhoto web site. I've added them to the 'Granton' and 'Granton School' pages in the 'Recollections section of the web site.

John Fraser replied 6 years ago

To Connie Telfer-Smith. Hi Connie. I went to Granton Primary, along the road from Royston 1941-48 then Leith Academy 48-50. But.I remember tying my scarf in a knot and asking pupils from Royston "Scotch or Irish". Wrong answer meant a thump across the head with the hard knotted scarf. Back then it was just a game and I got as much as I gave. To Dot Walker. Glad to have made you laugh.We all need a good laugh sometime. I lived in Niddrie in the late sixties at 5,Hay Road. All has now gone,and new houses being built. Only thing left on that side is the Church. Another funny thing that happened to me. My sister Sadie was in the Guides. My mother would go to my Grannies,and Sadie would have to watch me. I therefore became a guide or they would not let me into the church hall(Granton Square Centre) just up from Granton Square. All went well until one of the girls pushed me,and I pushed back. Bad idea. We were on the platform of the hall. She fell,I was banned from the Guides. So ended my short career. I didn't think Sadie would ever forgive me. But she did. Keep well and keep laughing. It keeps the wrinkles away.

John Fraser replied 6 years ago

Still live in Edinburgh in the Inch area.Read about the time the railway wagons were at Granton shore filled with guns etc. They were headed for Brechins the shipbreakers yard. I had a few rifles,no firing pins,sten guns and a bayonet. When an amnesty was called asking people to give up the weapons,Tuesday morning(when the buckets went out)the streets of Granton were like an armed camp with all the rifles etc. in piles against the buckets. Later,six wagons came off the track,and the doors burst open. They were filled with rolls of cordite. Me and my pals laid a string of cordite along the gutter.Betty Henderson from No 7,was behind the hedges with her boyfriend. We put a small pile at the hedges,retreated to No.5 and lit the fuse. Bright light,bang and screams.We ran!

Connie Telfer-Smith replied 6 years ago

Did you go to Royston? think there was a John Fraser in my class. Lived in the Medway and the mischief you got up to was required practice then. Gone are the days.

dot walker replied 6 years ago

John I dont know you but you made me laugh so hard I had to write and let you know...I was born and raised in Niddrie but now live in USA...the kids today have no idea how to use their imagination like we had to.....I can see you boys on that bike and the boat too...thanks for a good laugh.. cheers

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the "Granton (1930s-1950s)- Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site. Do you still live in Edinburgh?

February 10th 201302:25:40 PM

What is your name?

margaret williamson ( HAY )

Where are you from?

auld reikie scotland

Comments

dors anyone remember sat. nights 6-5 special on TV?and watching lonnie donnigin,nancy whisky, singing her big hit freight train? i really liked skiffle music,and its simple instraments.I think it was around 1957.I worked in bairds home st/gilmore place.my home was about 2 min, away
so I didn"t miss it,also had cliff richards,tommy steele,and adam faith on,
good memories,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Brian, Dot and Dave. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Clubs and Discos - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

dot walker replied 6 years ago

John MacIntire is still well and living in Broxburn...He and my brother did an oldies benefit there last year? maybe year before that.now that it is 2013..the room was filled with old rockers from the "50's ...a good time was had by all...anyway Dave hope you can contact him and catch up with old times---cheers---6bhv

Bryan Gourlay replied 6 years ago

Sorry Dave - John Macintyre didn't go with the group when they went to Blackburn in the mid 60s, and George (Marino) lost touch with him many years ago. Regards Bryan

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Hi Bryan would you know if John MacIntyre is still around, I will be back in Edinburgh in July would be good to catch up with him. Regards Dave. NZ

Bryan Gourlay replied 6 years ago

Hi Dot et al I remember your brother, Johnnie, from nearly 50 years back when he played in the George Marino quartet at the Palais. George, real name Langlands, from Musselburgh, is married to my cousin Joyce and they have lived in Blackburn, Lancashire for 45 years or so. George played at the Locarno in Blackburn, then in the clubs around there until about seven years ago - and, in his time, backed a few well-known characters such and Ken Dodd and Bernard Manning. He still sits down and plays his baby grand piano most days. George changed his surname to Marino for the Palais' purposes, as it sounded a bit more show bizzy . . . amongst all the big band star names of the time. George first started playing with Johnnie and John MacIntyre in the Goldenacres and remembers well playing at the Musselburgh Labour Club and a tour of the Shetlands where all of the local guys turned up for rock and roll in their kilts. As you will know, your brother, Johnnie went down to Blackburn with George for a couple of years – before 'he got homesick' and went back to Edinburgh. Regards Bryan

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Margaret, Dave and Dot. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them as 'Recollections 177' in the 'Edinburgh Clubs and Discos' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Hi Dot and Margaret Yes I remember the Black Jacks one of my neighbours in Bingham John MacInyre played in that band they also played in Fairlies in Leith St. for a spell and ofcourse the Palais under The George Merino Quartet. Regards Dave. NZ

dot walker replied 6 years ago

my brother Johnnie Walker was with a Skiffle Group called The Black Jacks, some of the lads were from Bingham..they went on to be the Goldenacres rock and roll band and then later The George Merino Quartet that played the palais...Lonnie Donagan was the start of many a lad picking up a guitar...

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Yeah great days Margaret and your spot on, 1958 I was serving in Cyprus with the Black Watch Nancy Whisky was one of many Brittish entertainers that performed at our camp I have a signed photogragh [some where in the house] that she gave me then. Thanks for the memories. Regards Dave NZ

February 8th 201307:51:36 PM

What is your name?

yvonne patterson (nee Lindsay)

Where are you from?

East Kilbride (father from Portobello but family was very friendly with Dods of Restalrig

Comments

I have photos in my attic relating to Restalrig pub (The Bunch o Roses). I have been researching my family tree.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Yvonne: Thanks for your . Perhaps other viewsers might be interested to see the photos that you mention above. If you'd like to send one or two of them in an to me, I'll see if I can find an appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site to add them to. It would be even better if you could write a few comments to go with them. However I don't want you to do anything that you are uncomfortable doing, so if you'd prefer not to send any photos or reocllections to me, that's fine. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

February 6th 201308:34:09 PM

What is your name?

Brenda Graham ( now williams)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh (now Leicester)

Comments

Hi i wonder if anyone out there has been intouch with my brother Donnie Graham from edinburgh he has posted a few times on the site about his childhood growing up in Beaverbank place, have lost contact with him and would love to get in touch this is the only thing i have found in 15 years to say he is still alive, heres hoping!! many thanks brenda

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Unfortunatley, Brenda tells me that she has just attempted to contact Donnie at the address that I gave to her, but her message to him has been returned undelivered. So if you read this, Donnie, can you please post a reply for Brenda in the guestbook here and/or send an to me letting me know that you have read this comment. Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Brenda: I'm pleased to say that I have the address that Donnie has contacted me from. He was living in Zwickau, Germany when he contacted me. I've sent an to you, giving you the his address. I hope you will be able to make contact with him.

February 1st 201306:34:32 AM

What is your name?

Connie Telfer-Smith

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pacific

Comments

I wonder if anyone out there who lived in Rose Street, Edinburgh in the 1950s might have known a Ramsay MacDonald? Would appreciate any information.

Avril Finlayson Smith, Bendigo, Australia replied 6 years ago

Hi! Connie, My husband Tom lived in Rose Street until 1952 then he moved to Castle Street. He knew Ramsay MacDonald then although couldn't tell you what happened to him after that, sorry not to be able to tell you anything more that that. Regards. Avril.

January 31st 201309:53:04 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

shannon lake bc canada

Comments

Well Rayanne and I got our tickets today and we will be leaving for Leith and Auld Reekie on the 20th Febuary till 2nd April, so hopefully catch up with some of you this time around Tam

January 31st 201306:14:50 AM

What is your name?

Joyce Willard

Where are you from?

Edmonton Alberta

Comments

Checking out pictures of places in Edinburgh where my family lived-have quite a few to find..Smail''s and Willis's .Some of them lived in White Horse Close,some in the Dumbiedykes and others on The Canongate to mention a few places.This is a great site to find. .

Jim replied 6 years ago

Joyce, I'm sure my Mother's family are from the White Horse/Cannongate, they were Smail, not a common name. They moved out to the Inch mid/late 60s I believe.

june wood replied 6 years ago

Hi Joyce,had many friends in white horse close, betty miller, M ay McArther, the burns family..I lived at the bottom of the Canongate,Roberson was my name then,bro, John and Billy,sis, Chrissie and Harriet..depending how old you were then our paths may have passed,,cheerio for now,,JUNE.{Robertson }

January 30th 201310:41:45 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay NZ

Comments

Meg of Niddrie now London. I don't suppose you woud have known a girl lived a few doors from us in Bingham or the family for that matter, they originally came from Niddrie Lillian Ellis she was dux of Portobello High around 55-56 I'd say. There were a few of them 4 boys and 3 girls.
Lillian and my sister married 2 Kiwi brothers and ended up with the same marriage name.. Regards Dave NZ

meg reilly replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave no i dont know the name at all. Do you cycle from Guildford to scotland. Guildford is a good bit away from London. My dad walked from lands end to john o groats, i dont know how long it took him. I could still get into my wedding dress if i still had it. Ive hardly put on any weight but unfortunately its not due to excercise. Regards Meg

January 29th 201312:46:13 PM

What is your name?

david scott Bruce

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Lived at No 13 Hawthorne Vale ( the police stair at the time )1953, then No 46. Then moved to Ferrier St 1960. My school was Trinity Academy. Now living in England.

Alice Wilson replied 6 years ago

Yeh !!!!! Go Ferrier St.

January 28th 201312:47:33 PM

What is your name?

meg reilly

Where are you from?

niddrie now london

Comments

do they still have dux of the school in edinburgh schools.

margaret williamson (hay) replied 5 years ago

hi meg saw your siteabout dux of school, a laddie called brian mulholland was dux at st ignatius,talk of brilliant, thay was brian,he must have stayed in the hoose tae study just kidding,he always got higher marks for every thing he did.so I would say yep! to your question. I myself was just so so din"t lik some of the teachers.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

I thought I was a leader but nobody ever called me dux. Not quite like Victoria's but I'm happy with what I've got, I still wear my army kilt that was issued in 1958, tell me how many females can get into their wedding dress 55 years on. I will be in Edin. late June and leaving from St.Giles on 6 July for John o Groats via the west coast. Will be in Guildford again probably late July. Regards Dave NZ

meg reilly replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave nice to talk to you again. You are so clever dux were good at cleaning toilets when they were at school and got a certificate for it.(joke). I could have been dux to but i got 10 bells knocked out of me every time i was on my way to school, by the scotch pie boys. from my days at St Francis and when i went to St Johns, so all the brains were knocked out of me. Dux means leader, and NZ S Africa Australia and Iceland all had dux of the school awards. Theres a bit of education for you. You must be very fit with all the cycling you do, Have you got enormous thighs like victoria pembelton. will you be going to edinburgh this year again to do your cycling? speak soon. Meg

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Hi Meg, Niddrie now London. why did they call it DUX, we have a toilet cleaner in NZ called dux. Any way I never got to those dizzy heights in education, to busy concentrating on my next fight in the tunnel with cream bunners from St. John's Dave NZ

January 25th 201306:23:35 PM

What is your name?

Tam Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC Canada via Edinburgh/Leith Scotland

Comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RABBIE BURNS,and in true Scottish tradition I will be having a few drams of good Scotch whisky tonight and a big plate of Haggis,Neeps and Mashed Tatties, sing a few Scottish songs,play some bagpipe music,get the neighbours mad but who cares this is Rabbies birthday

Tam replied 6 years ago

Whits thae matter with aw you Old Leithers and Auld Reekie lads and lassies git putting inputs on this great website Tam maybe Tam the Bam as I have beeb called in the past

Tam McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave miss talking with you but you know what it is like I really have had no desire to speak with anyone.We are slowly getting back and now another set back,I will be heading back to Scotland next month as my youngest brother is terminally ill It just seems Dave the last two years have been awful for our family,but tonight I am going to have a few drams as I love Rabbie Burns his songs and his poetry and so I am putting all of my troubles away (I HOPE), for the night. Your Friend Always Tam

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Yeah had a couple myself last night Tam and did the address but had to take it easy just completed 100k road cycle ride this morning with our club. Best wishes for a good day. Dave NZ

January 23rd 201308:57:28 PM

What is your name?

Sandra Joyce

Where are you from?

Toronto, Canada

Comments

I was wondering if Les Taylor could give me an idea of whether there were any bombings in Edinburgh during the spring of 1940, when black out paper started to be used, how many ARP wardens were there (one to a block?) and what there duties were.
I am writing a book based on a British Home Child sent to Canada in 1925 but who joins the Canadian Army in 1939 and revisits his roots - in Edinburgh and Quarrier's Village in Bridge of Weir.
This is my second historical fiction novel based on my father's life. I would appreciate any help I could be given.
Thanks

Jim Patience replied 6 years ago

in Jamaica St the wardens wore long white coats we were terrified of them they used to call out #34 second flat light showing cover it up. Out went the light and we sat in the dark till the all clear sounded

January 23rd 201307:24:58 PM

What is your name?

Kevin Rule

Where are you from?

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Comments

Interesting and informative site. As an Aide? to my family history research I have recently been given a photo album full of postcard photographs which have not been annotated but nevertheless have Jerome Ltd stamped on the back with the figures 23 - 42. If the latter number relates to the year they were taken, couldn't the former number denote the studio in which they were processed? Just a thought from an uneducated bystander.

Hugh Gray JP replied 6 years ago

Kevin I think you are right in regard to the numbers. Also I think everyone in those days used Jerome's for photos their shop/Studio was in Leith Street just down from the black bull and below Fairlies dance hall.

January 23rd 201312:44:37 PM

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Debbie Cunningham

Where are you from?

United States

Comments

I have a photo taken at E.I.Ireland photo studio. Need info to where I can date this photo or if there is a web site to see if there is records on E.I.Ireland that may help.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Debbie: If the photographer you are asking about is the Edinburgh photographer, Edward Ireland, who had a studio at 7 Hope Street, Edinburgh, I can tell you that his studio operated from around 1885 to 1892.

January 21st 201306:44:40 PM

What is your name?

lorraine dutton bruce

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

oops not sure how this works now

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Lorraine: I'm not sure what problem you have had with the EdinPhoto guestbook. The two messages that you posted to the guestbook on 21 Jan 2013 both seem to have got throught to the guestbook and been published there OK.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Lorraine: It looks as if you've discovered how to get the guestbook to work. If you'd like to post a message in the guestbook, you just type your message in the place where you typed "oops not sure ...". However if you'd like your message to be posted on the EdinPhoto web site, then just send your message in an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

January 21st 201303:54:21 PM

What is your name?

lorraine dutton bruce

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I am still on he look out for archive photographs of my hill wood produce company shops but also I would love to see a photograph of the old Palladium Theatre,I do see there are recollections included.My fathere took me in the 60s leaving outside the stage door while he had a drink in the pub ext door,i would get programmes signed and he often took to the dressing rooms to meet stars.I recall a tenor whose surname was darling.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Lorraine. Thanks for your message above. I've now added it to the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might read it there and send a reply.

January 21st 201307:42:58 AM

What is your name?

Robert Thomson Kerr b.Little France farm 1958

Where are you from?

Vancouver British Columbia, Canada

Comments

Checking West Lothian and Liberton,Little France(1700s & 1900s) where my ancestors lived and worked.

Robert T Kerr replied 6 years ago

test

January 20th 201301:40:29 PM

What is your name?

Gary Boyle

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

some fabulous pictures,sadly some of the information is very wrong

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

I posted the message above and also sent an to Gary Boylethree days ago, but so far I have received no reply. Please send me your comments, Gary.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Gary: Thanks for your message. I don't want to have any info on the EdinPhoto web site that is wrong. Can youu please post a message or a reply in the EdinPhoto Guestbook and/or send an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk to let me know what you believe is wrong on the web site, then I'll see what I can do about it. Thank you.

January 19th 201307:45:36 AM

What is your name?

Angela Cochrane

Where are you from?

Canberra Australia

Comments

Dear Sir/ Madam, I believe my father James Cochrane lived at 12 Keir Street Edinburgh in April 1956 ( i am not sure how long before that or after). My father died in 1975(age 43). I am trying to locate my half brother who birth name was John and his mothers name at the time was Rose Docherty. I noticed that some of your contributors also appeared to have lived at or around number 12 Keir Street at that time. Should anyone be able to provide me with any information i would be greatful. Many thanks, Angela Cochrane. (Australia)

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Angela: Thanks for your message. I've now added it as 'Recollections 17' on the 'Keir Street' page of the EdinPhoto web site. I hope somebody will send a response for you.

January 19th 201304:01:54 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsay

Where are you from?

Captain's Road now Perth W Australia

Comments

This is a note I would like to post relating to my friend David Bain's interesting motoring photo of Sept 20th 2010 and the late Geoff Hurst.
Geoff was a good friend in the 60's and now wish I had known he was not well and had visited him.
This from another son of Edinburgh a few day's ago - David Mc Quillan...."Just came across death notice on the Internet for Jeff Hurst who I think you used to know from school days.
He appears to have died on 20 November 2012 in the Marie Curie Hospice at the end of Frogston Road. I did read somewhere a couple of years ago that he had been I'll with cancer but had recovered and has returned to work. Terrible really as he was such a nice guy."

January 19th 201303:25:51 AM

What is your name?

Carol Drummond nee McDonnell

Where are you from?

Originally from Edinburgh but now reside in New Zealand

Comments

I just love your pages. I was looking through the pages for Moir and Baxter, as my father worked there many years ago and noticed one of your guests mentioned his name Norry Macdonnell, The guy was Alan Wilson. Just want to let him know Dad passed away in 2007. He had 5 daughters and 17 grandchildren and 13 Great grandchildren. Mum Kate passed away in 1999. Thanks keep up the great work

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Carol: Thanks for the message about your father. I've now added it as 'Recollections 17' on the 'Moir & Baxter' page in the EdinPhoto web site. *** I've also sent an to Alan Wilson to let him know about the message. *** Can you let me know the correct spelling of your father's surname. Alan spelt it 'MacDonnell', and you have spelt it 'Macdonnell' and 'McDonnell'! *** Thank you. *** (I'd like to add paragraph breaks here where the three asterisks ppear above, but unfortunately the Guestbook will not accept paragraph breaks in replies to messages.)

January 19th 201312:07:49 AM

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carol sutherland

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

I am interested in the Innes building Gilmerton does anybody know of Helen Clarkson she lived there in 1909 she was the mother of my dad who was born in 1909 any recollection would be grateful Carol

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Carol: I've now added the message that you posted in the EdinPhoto guestbok to the Gilmerton Recolletions page on the EdinPhoto web site. Let's hope that somebody comes up with an answer for you.

January 15th 201308:37:15 PM

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Peter Stubbs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

One of the problems that I have had with the EddinPhoto Guestbook has been that I've not been able to discover the addresses for people who have left Messages and Replies in the EdinPhoto Guestbook.

The EdinPhoto Guestbook is provided by Bravenet, so I contacte Bravenet and discussed this problem with them yeseterday. I found their advice to be very helpful. Please see below.

1. Messages posted in the EdinPhoto Guestbook: Bravenet reconfigured the settings for the EdinPhoto Guestbook yesterday, so from yesterday onwards for any Message where the poster has supplied their address, the Guestbook will display an '' logo.

Clicking on this '' logo will enable me, or you, to send an to the person who posted the Message (as well as or instead of posting a Reply to them in the EdinPhoto Guestbook).

2. Replies posted in the EdinPhoto Guestbook: The '' logo will not be displayed beside these Replies. However, by going into an 'edit message ' screen, I am able to find the address for anybody who supplied their address when they posted theri Reply.

The 'edit message' screen is available to me (but not to you). However, if you'd like to discover the address of anybody who has posted a Reply in the EdinPhoto Guestbook, pleas me* then I'll look for their address on the 'edit message' screen, and if I find it I'll pass it on to you.

* My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

January 15th 201301:00:41 PM

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pamela gee

Where are you from?

dunbar eastlothian

Comments

wonder if anyone out thier knew of peter gray who worked as market gardner at roslin castle midlothian before that he was a police constable in fife his wife was helen he was my great grandfather

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Pamela: I hope you receive a reply about your great grandfather. However, I'll NOT add your request for informaton about him to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site because, as far as possible, I'm trying to restrict the EdinPhoto web site to matters concerning Edinburgh, rather than Midlothian and other parts of Scotland.

January 15th 201303:47:41 AM

What is your name?

john murray

Where are you from?

colinton mains - oakville Ont Canada

Comments

thank you peter for all the great work you do and all the great memories

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John. Thanks for your appreciative comment. I am enjoying receiving all the s from around the world and adding many of the messages in them to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I still have lots more of my own photos that I've taken over the past few years awaiting their turn to be added to the site.

January 14th 201310:33:22 PM

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Bravenet Support

Where are you from?

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Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

(Message from Peter Stubbs continued) *** (2) I always recieve an from Bravenet letting me know whenever anybody has posted a new message in the EdinPhoto Guestbook. This is helpful to me, but it would be even more helpful if Bravenet could also send me an to let me know whenever anybody posts a REPLY to one of the existing messages in the Guestbook. *** Perhaps Bravenet would also consider sending an to the person who posted the original message (if they have supplied their address with their message) whenever anybody posts a reply to that message. *** The Reply that I am typing now looks fine as I am typing it. I hope it doesn't look too intimidating for readers when it is displayed in the Guestbook Replies as a single block of text. *** NOTE:. Three asterisks (***) in this message denotes a place where I would like a new paragraph to begin.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Thank you to Bravenet (providers of the Guestbook used by the EdinPhoto site) for setting up this Guestbook Message and Reply 1, as part of an exercise to demonstrate how I can find the addresses for some of the messages and replies posted in the EdinPhoto Guestbook. *** The demonstration has worked well. I appreciate the prompt and helpful advice givern to me when I have asked occasional questions to Bravenet. *** It would be even more helpful to me (and probably to others) if Bravenet could implement the two enhancements below to their Guestbook. I have already suggested these enhancements to Bravenet a couple of times over the past few years. *** (1) I'd like Bravenet to allow replies such as this one to to be DISPLAYED AS TYPED, i.e. keep the reply text in separate paragraphs as I have typed it, rather than put the reply all together as one block of text for display. ***

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January 13th 201309:39:47 PM

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Bobby McEwan

Where are you from?

Niddrie / Craigmillar Edinburgh

Comments

How can I add some of my memories of Craigmillar and possibly have it published on this site?

My address is bobbymcewan10@gmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Bobby: Thanks for ing your recollections of 'Craigmillar and Niddrie (1939-2013)' recollections to me. I appreciate that, and enjoyed reading them. I've now added them to the 'Craigmillar & Niddrie' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Bobby. You just send your recollections in an to me, then leave me to do the rest. I look forward to hearing from you.

January 9th 201307:55:00 PM

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Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC Canada

Comments

Peter,it is with great sadness and sorrow, that I have to inform you that John Stewart Web-Master of the Old-Leither Web Site who you have met on several occassions, has passed away. He died this morning after a briief illness in Livingston Hospital with his family all present and by his side, I know that the people who watch and contribute to both of these two sites will also feel a great loss and sadness for this good and fine man but through his and your site Peter,he will be remembered Tam

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Tam: Thank you for posting the sad news about John Stewart above. It was only very recently (after receiing an from Frank Ferri) that I realised just how ill John had become over the past two weeks. I know that he will be sadly missed by many around the world who have been following and contributing to his OldLeither web site. I'll post a message on the EdinPhoto web site soon, thanking John for all the work he had done in creating and running his site. To John's family and friends, I pass on my condolences.

January 9th 201303:15:31 AM

What is your name?

Margaret Chorney

Where are you from?

Saskatoon-Canada

Comments

Does anyone remember the Waverly laundry and Reids buildings in Gorgie. Have fond memories of these areas. Happy new Year and all the best. M

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for posting your message above. If you'd like to send an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk telling me about any of your memories of the Waverley Laundry, I could perhaps add them to the 'Gorgie Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 5th 201306:20:32 AM

What is your name?

peter trainer

Where are you from?

winchburgh

Comments

My Dad lived in the Grassmarket wonder if anyone remembers him his name was william trainer

paddy brock replied 6 years ago

hiiknow wullie trainer formthe grass market iwas born in the cowgate if its the right one he was a roofer ihave also got cousins called trainer small world.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Peter. Thanks for your message. Do you have any memories of growing up in Edinburgh, or anything more that you can tell me about your dad? If so, I could add it to the EdinPhoto web site, if you would be happy for me to do that. Then I could also include your question asking if anybody remembers your dad. If you'd like me to do that, please send an to me, peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

January 5th 201312:28:16 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) luppino

Where are you from?

The Grassmarket Edinburgh. Now USA

Comments

Someone was enquiring about Campbelll's pub. There was a Campbell's in the Grassmarket 1940/50's.

Peter replied 6 years ago

There was a Campbells Pub in the Grassmarket it was situated beside Barrys Mission. Its now called Biddy Mullagans

Peter replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathie: Thanks for your message. It's good to hear from you again I found the original question about Campbell's Bar on the EdinPhoto web site. It was in the 'Dumbiedykes - Streets & Houses' recollectons page on the site. So, I've now added your reply to that page.

January 2nd 201308:48:31 AM

What is your name?

Stuart McCann

Where are you from?

Bairnsdale Australia

Comments

Hi Peter,
As you can see we have moved down from the mountains around Swifts Creek and now live in Bairnsdale which is a hundred Kilometres south of the Creek. Getting on a bit but still enjoy trawling through your site. (That's what trawlermen do) My hearty regards to you Peter and the lovely memories you cast up. For the lass who wasn't impressed with old Bett Moss. I can tell you in her younger years she was a "paragon of virtue" As I have said Peter I lived opposite the old Chain Pier Bar in the thirties and when my Dad was in bed with a dose of the cold. more than once she gave me a half bottle to take across the street to him. I'm approaching my eightyforth birthday on the 18/01/13 She was a fine woman and good to us kids. Life has been good to me here Peter but like most Scots "my heart is aye at hame" A happy new year tae ye!

John Fraser. replied 6 years ago

Hi Stuart.My dad drove a lorry for Carnie and Gibb of Newhaven. His name was Harry. My brother Davie was a trawlerman so you may have known him. Sadly there are no more trawlers at Granton or Leith. No Granton harbour,just houses and a marina,Granton beach is a tip as is the Middle Pier. Good luck at your new place. John

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Stuart: I hope you are enjoying life in the new home. Thanks for sending my your memories of Betty Moss in her younger years at the Old Chain Pier. I found that interesting and have now added your memories to the 'Old Chain Pier' page on the EdinPhoto site as 'Recollections 15' on that page.

January 2nd 201308:15:27 AM

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Alan Napier

Where are you from?

Albany,Western Australia

Comments

I have just discovered the stories about Colinton Mains, and I lived in the Drive from 1940 until 1952. I used to play with my friends up near Dreghorn barracks where the Yanks were stationed. One day we found a box of hand grenades, and then I brought a few home wrapped in my jumper. Ishowed my mother who nearly fainted, who then told me to take them next door to where an "air raid warden" lived. I showed the hand grenades to the warden who just said "Oh my God" and slammed his door shut. A few minutes later there was the sound of police bells and and army police arrving at my house. It was all quite exciting at the time, especialy being nine years old!!
I would love to hear from anybody living in Colinton Mains during the war time.
Regards to all Alan Napier
my is rhf56jj@bigpond.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Peter: Thanks for the reply that you posted in the guestbook today about Dr Morley. That's a good write-up that you have given him on your BlogSpot. I've now added a link from the 'Colinton Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site to your BlogSpot.

Peter Hoffmann replied 6 years ago

Hi Alan, I noticed your comment re: the Ugandan Dr Morley-his story is much more interesting-see link:http://6oxgangsavenueedinburgh.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/dr-motley.html Best. Peter

JOHN MURRAY replied 6 years ago

EDITH,CAVANAGH IT IS THE SAME JOHN MURRAY I KNEW YOU AND YOUR SISTER AND ALL THE PEOPLE YOU NAMED CHRISTABELL TAYLOR WAS IN MY CLASS ALL THROUGH COLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL HER MOM & DAD KNEW MY VOICE WELL THEY LIVED IN THE GROVE I ALSO DELIVERED THERE MILK IN THE MORNING PLUS THE SAME STREET YOU LIVED ON DO YOU REMEMBER NORMAN CURRIE STEWART MACKAY EDITH I COULD GO ON AND ON ALL NIGHT WITH NAMES AND THINGS THIS IS AMAZING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS MY DAUGHTER JUST TAUGHT ME HOW TO DO THIS. TAKE CARE WILL WRITE A LOT MORE.

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 6 years ago

Hi I lived in Colinton Mains on Firrhill Loan 1955 10 1958 when the council houses were first built, we used to catch the bus for school if I remember correctly at Colinton Mains Drive just where the stores were. I remember a John Murray who lived in that area, could this be the same one???, there was also a guy called Alexander Haig who lived on the Drive, my friend was Christablell Taylor both her parents were blind they lived in the neighbourhood, also there was Andy Fife and Pat Melvine. I had a sister named Doreen Cavanagh if you think you recognize any of these names please respond

JOHN MURRAY CANADA replied 6 years ago

I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN COLINTON MAINS PLACE 1943 I MOVED TO CANADA 1960 THE YOUNGEST OF FIVE THE STORIES I COULD TELL OFF MY LIFE THERE AND ALL MY PALS IT WAS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE MEMORIES I HAVE PLENTY NHJ8

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Alan: Thanks for posting your message. I've now added it to the 'Colinton Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, as 'Recollections 25' on that page. Let's hope that somebody else who remembers Colinton Mains in wartime might read it and get in touch with you.

January 2nd 201306:45:38 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsday

Where are you from?

Captain's Road now Perth Western Australia.

Comments

Mound electric blanket (and connection with Findlay Irvine Ltd).

Peter, keep up the good work of this site - I suggest one way to check when it was turned off may be to contact the council records/minutes/archive office. I assume they paid the bills and the event would be surely significant and recorded.

Findlay Irvine Ltd of Penicuik made many different products based on their 'Icelert' technology. Icelert was used to give warning of icing on military aircraft runways, railway points heaters and public roadways. The mound was one of their roadway installations.
I worked for Fidlay Irvine from '70 to '75 as an engineer and probably around late '73 I visited the switch room under the mound with the company's service engineer - the room is in one of the previous photos and is located in the lower side of the mound that faces west . (I think we were making a system calibration and health check before the start of winter). I remember there were three Icelert controllers meaning there were three lots of probes in the road. What I can't remember is if Icelert was controlling the blanket in three sections or at that time just giving aggregate warnings of impending ice formation with, what I seem to remember as, a white flashing warning light on a pole.

Hence if we are looking for dates of the blanket being turned off it is just possible it was still operating in the early 70's.

A bit more info on the runway controls can be Googled at:
'New Scientist - 21 Dec 1972 - Page 703 - Google Books Result'

The roadway installation was very similar (and was probably designed before the runway version) with the multiple probes for each Icelert controller to work out if it was wet or not and also rate of temperature drop.

Cheers and hoping this helps Patrick - with a happy new year to one and all.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Patrick. Thanks for posting the message above. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments as 'Reply 12' to the page in the EdinPhoto web site with the photograph of the Mound and the other comments about the electric blanket on the Mound.

January 1st 201305:42:15 PM

What is your name?

Edith Caulfield (Cavanagh)

Where are you from?

Toronto Canada

Comments

Wishing everyone in my hometown of Edinburgh a happy healthy new Year. Peter once again thank you for this wonderfull site and all the work you put into it.

Edith

albert replied 6 years ago

happy new year edith

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Edith: Thanks for your support. I still have lots more photos and other material to add to the EdinPhoto web site, so I hope you will find more of interest on the site over the next year. Best wishes for 2013! - Peter

January 1st 201310:58:46 AM

What is your name?

Russell Bailey

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

Where can I obtain a copy street map Midlothian Edinburgh 1850.My
rjbcouriers@optusnet,com.au

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Russell: You may have to wait a while before the Scottish Library and Edinburgh Room open again at Edinburgh Central Library. I believe that they are now expected to re-open around October or November 2013. However, their 'Capital Collections' photos are now compujter based, so perhaps they will be able to give you answers about that site even if they are currently not able to access their books.

Tony Ward replied 5 years ago

You could try "Edinburgh and Scottish Collection" which is part of Edinburgh Central Library, George IV Bridge. A link to that dept is http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/20694/edinburgh_and_scottish_collection At present, according to the Edinburgh Council's wweb site this dept is closed for refurbishment; so try and keep on trying. Best of luck. Tony Ward

January 1st 201310:54:23 AM

What is your name?

Russell Bailey

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

How can I obtain a street map Midlothian Edinburgh 1850

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Russell: I recommend contacting the National Library of Scotland Map Library and letting them know what you are looking for. Their address is maps@nls.uk

January 1st 201312:06:30 AM

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Aliec Wilson (nee Ward)

Where are you from?

Christchurch NZ

Comments

"Happy NY" to one and all. especially you Peter for all the work you put into my fav. site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Aliec. Thanks for your New Year wishes. I wish you all the best for you for 2013 from here in Edinburgh. - Peter

2012

December 31st 201210:10:31 PM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay

Where are you from?

redcliffe queensland

Comments

happy new year to everone, hope its a happy & healthy one , i did,nt stay up for the bells, when i walked my wee dog along the beach this morning there were still a lot of young one,s nursing a sair heid,, they were going in for a swim to clear the brain, do people still go ou first footing in edinburgh or has that all gone,

best wish es to everyone
dorothy finlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Dorothy: Thanks for your New Year wishes. I don't know how much first footing is still done in Edinburgh, but there have certainly been a lot of people from Edinburgh and around the world celebrating New Year in Edinburgh this year. Celebrations began on Sunday evening with a torchlight procession from Chamber Street to Calton Hill, with a30,000 participants.

December 31st 201212:59:13 PM

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Judith Redfern

Where are you from?

Salford, Lancs

Comments

Peter, have e-mailed you with a query re some of your photos but it has been fired back to me so I guess you have changed your e-mail address. Can you please e-mail me on jwi45r@sky.com (thanks)
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Am researching family history and an ancestor died at Inglis Green, Edinburgh in 1890. Can only find a road with that name when I google. Does anyone know if there is also an area?

Does anyone know if St Stephens, Edin. is now just a venue for fringe etc.

Does anyone know anything about 'Nungate, Haddington Nr. Edin?

thanks
Judith=

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Judith: Yes I can confirm that St Stephen's Church at Stockbridge has been one of the venues for Edinburgh Festival Fringe events for many years now. I'm sorry to hear that you had difficulty contacting me by . Here is my address peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk and I also have another address peter.stubbs@bigfoot.com so I hope that you will be able to get through to me on one of these. I've now had the two addresses for over ten years without any change to them.

Betty Hepburn (nee Boland) replied 6 years ago

Hi Judith,, Ingles Green,was between the Lanark rd + Longstone ---back in 1890'' + earlier "etc' it came under the Colinton Cencus,,Herriot (also Harriet)spelling varied as i've come across this often when doing my own tree, had a wee look at your Herriet if i'm correct she may have wed a Charles Gordon Mckay ???,someone on Ancestry doing the tree ???-could be another with the same name ???,, Cheers Betty

judith replied 6 years ago

p.s. The surnames I am researching in this area are JAMES, LINKSTON, HUTCHINSON and KING. If anyone has a connection and wants to e-mail me.( Incidentally is 'Herriot' a common Christian name? I have a Herriot James born 1849 in Morham. thanks all. Peter I love this website, all the photos etc.

December 28th 201204:59:40 AM

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Colleen Mackay

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

My Dad is Eric Robert Mackay, his dad was Robert Millar Mackay- family from Ayreshire. Could we be related? Pls me any details as am beginning to get quite hooked! mackay_colleen@hotmail.com

December 26th 201205:59:21 AM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith (Nee Young)

Where are you from?

Strathdale, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

Comments

Season's Greetings Peter!
I was just reading a snippet in the Recollections -Granton,Boswall,Royston number 3 where James Martin & Son's was mentioned, and got such a lovely surprise to see a reply from the daughter of James Martin (Elizabeth Baillie now). I just couldn't believe my eyes after all those years. I lived opposite the Martins and Elizabeth was one of my friends, when we were little, she and Eileen Rose and I often played together, sometimes I think Doreen Granton did too at some point she lived next door to Elizabeth. I am hoping Elizabeth you might read this and would really love to hear from you again. Often wondered where you were and how life worked out for you. I believe Elizabeth also knew my husband at some time (Tom Smith)!! It really would be lovely to just hear from you Elizabeth, do please me:- ahfs@live.com.au
I am in touch with two or three from around where we lived.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Avril. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Granton, Boswall, Royston - Recollections' page in the EdinPhoto guest book, and I've sent an to you, giving you ElizabethBaillie's address.

December 24th 201211:22:42 PM

What is your name?

june wood

Where are you from?

california

Comments

Wishing everyone a MERRY MERRY XMAS.All the best in 2013,,Shall lift my glass at the stroke of midnite in a toast to you all..Cheerio for now,,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Thank you - and best wishes to you too. I look forward to keeping in touch over the next year with all those who have contacted me and have contributed to the EdinPhoto web site over the past few years.

December 24th 201206:04:06 PM

What is your name?

Andrew Poole

Where are you from?

Basingstoke Hants

Comments

Born and brought up in Leith.Buchanan Street then in1969 moved to Balfour Street. Great to read some of these messages bringing back happy memories.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Ruth McClounnan replied 6 years ago

Andrew Merry Christmas to you, go into www.oldleither.com it is all Leithers in there , great site

December 24th 201203:45:01 AM

What is your name?

margaret williamson ( HAY )

Where are you from?

EDINBURGH SCOTLAND

Comments

Hi peter and carol,juust wantsd to wish you both a very merry christmas and a happy new year,also to say thank you for the awesome job you do with your website,you have made a lot of people so happy,bringing famlies and friends together after so many years also their memories may god bless you!!!

lorraine dutton replied 6 years ago

aere you magaret hay who went t drum brae primary school

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your message. I appreciate your comments. I hope you enjoy the Christmas, and that 2013 will turn out to be a good year for you. I still have lots more info and photos that I'm planing to add to the EdinPhoto web site during 2013.

December 23rd 201202:24:07 PM

What is your name?

Tam,Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC Canada

Comments

Well Peter .A Very Special and Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year,to you and yours,this year as well as to all the rest on the site and guestbook,I go into this site every day and enjoy it as much today as I did years ago when I first found this wonderful site,the memories,the meeting of old friends and making of new friends,Really warmed the cockles of this old Scotsman heart. You take care my friend
Tam,Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi to Tam, Wilma. Thank you for your message. I wish you and our family All the Best over Christmas, and for 2013.

December 22nd 201209:24:48 PM

What is your name?

Jimmy Cunningham

Where are you from?

Gracemount, Edinburgh

Comments

Edinphoto is a fantastic site Peter.
I check it every week.
Covering so much of our Edinburgh history and memories.
Peoples stories that will be available for all to see hundreds / thousands of years from now.
My favourite website by a mile.
"Thanks" Jimmy Cunningham

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Jimmy. Thanks for your encouraging comments. I still have lots more info and pictures to be added to the EdinPhoto web site, so I hope you find more of interest on the site next over the next year. I wish you all the best for Christmas and for 2013.

December 21st 201206:29:16 PM

What is your name?

Jim Currie

Where are you from?

Sarnia Ont Canada

Comments

Hi Peter,
Was browsing thro your fabulous website for the first time in a couple of years.Didnt find the Castlehill School photo was looking for "but"there i was top left" pic James Clark Secondary 1953. thanks to Alexander Collins.Cant remember any names but did play goalie for the A Team think Mr Moise was coach before i left to go to Carrickvale School

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Jim. Thanks for your message above. I'm pleased to see that you found yourself in the 1953 class photo from James Clark School. I've now added your comments to the page on teh EdinPhoto web site that includes that photo.

December 20th 201201:59:52 PM

What is your name?

linda

Where are you from?

ABC

Comments

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Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Linda. Thnks for your encouraging comments. I appreciate that. I've enjoyed creating and updating the web site, and I'm trying to keep up to date, as far as possible with it and with my s. But somebody has been sending me lots of s about one of the early Edinburgh photographers. I received 25 s from them yesterday, so it's going to take me a while to work my way through them all!

December 19th 201209:37:36 PM

What is your name?

Kenny Haston

Where are you from?

born and brought up in Ferrier street leith

Comments

What was the name of the snooker club situated in the old drambuie /buttercup dairy Easter Road which was destroyed in a fire. I think it was owned by the McNairs. khaston62@blueyonder.co.uk

Alive Wilson (nee Ward) replied 6 years ago

Hi Kenny, what no. were you in Ferrier st. I was on the top flat in no 18 and Lynn Cambell lived under us. My family emmigrated in Nov 1960. I was 10 at the time we left.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Kenny, Ruth and Tam. Thanks for your comments above. I've now created a new page on the EdinPhoto web site for 'Farrier Street Recollections' and have added your comments to that page.

Tam McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Hi Kenny,when did you live in Ferrier Street, I palled around with Claude and Davy Laird,Jimmy Colison and a couple of other guys whose names escape me right now in the middle and late fifties,we use to play snooker at the snooker club above the old picture house.I believe it was called the Palace picture house at the"Fit O the walk"have some great memories of these times tough but good Tam McLuskey formerly of East Thomas Street (Chinatown) then Pitt Street Tam

Ruth McClounnan replied 6 years ago

Kenny, go into website www.oldleither.com there will be someone on there would know the answer to your question. It's also a great website with a lot of information on there. Cheers

December 19th 201203:08:45 AM

What is your name?

marjorie loquet nee laidlaw

Where are you from?

dorset

Comments

question?does anyone know any of the servants names of clermiston house around 1848 -1872? any relatives who worked there that are still alive or stories which may have been passed down either of the servants or the master of the house the sutherlands in particular william levison - gower and wife would likde to know in search of an ancester whose name I am unaware of who supposedly worked there.
marjorie laidlaw grtgrand daughter of john laidlaw whose story this is but no longer survives.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Marjorie: Thanks for your message. I've now added your question to the 'Clermiston House - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

December 18th 201201:10:52 AM

What is your name?

Connie Telfer-Smith

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pacific

Comments

Would just like to wish all Scots everywhere a Very Merry Christmas and a' the best for the New Year from ma wee sunny island.

Connie Telfer-Smith replied 6 years ago

Aye Dave still here, they usually let me oot for Christmas! Hope you have a happy Christmas, and a Guid New Year. Slainte mhath!

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Geeze Connie are you still there, haven't heard from you in years. You must feel like a convict, you've been there that long. Another hot Christmas for us down here in the pacific temp.has been in the high 20 for the last few weeks, 29c yesterday. The very best to you too Connie. Regards Dave in the Shaky Isles.

December 17th 201211:36:47 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsay

Where are you from?

Edinburgh, Captain's Road - now Perth Western Australia

Comments

Further to Alan Grieve's recent comment on the 'ten railway cleaners'

If anyone has a copy of AJ Mullay's excellent little book 'RailCentres - Edinburgh' go to page 99 and the pic of Craigentinny CSMD shows almost the same view looking in the opposite direction (towards the East coast and claimed as taken in 1958). There are many features that exactly match (also bear in mind the carriage sidings were gradually changed into the sixties and beyond so not all the poles and lamps will necessarily be in both pics. (The ECML lines are the two to the far left)
You can also see a more familiar view taken from the footbridge over the railway between Portobello Road and Mountcastle Estate in 1964 as stated on p44 of another excellent book by Smith and Anderson - 'An Illustrated History of Edinburgh's Railways'.

Hoping this helps to resolve the location.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Patrick: Thanks for your above. YOur comments arde helpful. Yes, I do have a copy of the book by AJ Mullay that you mention. I've now added your comments to the 'Ten Railway Workers - Where are they?' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

December 17th 201209:32:49 AM

What is your name?

VIVIAN AITKEN

Where are you from?

EDINBURGH NOW LONDON

Comments

LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO WAS A RESIDENET IN CANNAN LODGE CHILDRENS HOME MORNINGSIDE AROUND FROM 1975 TO 1979.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Vivian: Thanks for your message above. I've now added another note to the 'Canaan Lodge Recollections' page on teh EdinPhoto web site to let any former resident there from the late 1970s know that you would like to contact them. However, I don't know your address. Can you send an to me please? My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

December 15th 201208:09:12 AM

What is your name?

james palmer

Where are you from?

lutton place edinburgh

Comments

I would like to hear from anyone who was at St. Ignatius between 1957-1964 and St. Andrews 1964-1968 e-mail palmer541@googl.com

Ian McArthur replied 5 years ago

James, Lived in Victoria St/West Bow and knocked around with a few guys from St. Ignatius and then went on to St. Andrews at Stockbridge from 1966/67 until we merged with Holy Cross to form St. Augustines. Now live in Melbourne Australia and have done since 1981. I remember John Hanlon,Paddy McGinnity, Brian Hart,Michael (owl) Franny Black, Keith Black,Jimmy Nairey. I also remember attending the Tweedie Memorial Boys Club which I think was Half the way up the west port walking from grassmarket.I would be only too happy to hear from people who may remember me or just the days at school and maybe mention names I have forgotten. also if people remember going to the White Hart Inn The last Drop and ofcourse the Cauldron in Victoria street

Peter Nolan replied 6 years ago

Hi Cahhie Charlie porters vedge shop was next door to 25 grassmarket. Chisel Chin was another policeman . I knew the Flyns. the Kanes Hughes. philbins Tony di Placido. Capaldies. de angelos. The grassmarket was a great place to live . John Fee died last yeat. he wrote a book on thegrassmarket its in the Edinburgh Library. My teachers at school was Mr powers Miss Phillips head master was mr Gordon. Grace Mc.cann was in my class there is a 1947 photograph I sent into Peter Stubbs. Peter. petcor@shaw.ca

paddy brock replied 6 years ago

hi james well i think you know me paddy brock who never went to school haha well i live in liverpool been here many years hope you are keeping well paddy.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi James: Do you have any memories of attending St Ignatius' or St Andrew's Schools (and perhaps other memories of growing up in Edinburgh) that you would like to to me so that I could add them to the EdinPhoto web site for others to read? If so, please me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk. If I do add any of your memories to the site, I will also include your message that you would like to hear from others who attended those schools who remember you.

December 14th 201211:16:43 PM

What is your name?

Peter Nolan

Where are you from?

Born in the Grassmarket

Comments

Went to st Ignatius----- Glenstreet If anyone knows me from the area contact me at petcor@shaw.ca

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino(born 25 Grassmarket) replied 6 years ago

Hello Peter..I sent you an e-mail but not sure if you received it? Grew up in Grassmarket in the pend #25. Went to St. Ignatius and St. Thomas' schools. I left Edinburgh in 1960 to come to USA. Do you remember Gracie McCann. The O'neills from Kings Stable road. The Flynns from #17? I could name a few more.....Basher Thompson and Andrew Black.....everybody knew them! My sister Tessie remembers you and Angela. Tessie is still in Edinburgh. It would be nice to hear from you. Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Peter Nolan replied 6 years ago

I was in Edinburgh about 12 years ago.I went into a grocery store across the road from John Knox's house the high street. Joe Maringi was working in there you may be interested. My address is petcor@shaw.ca

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 6 years ago

ello Peter Nolan.....I too was born in the Grassmarket. #25 . I attended St. Ignatius then St. Thomas's. Tessie And Jean are my sisters. My sister Tess was over to USA for a visit recently. I showed her this website. She remembers you. My Dad's local was Frank O'Rourke's.. Remember the FIeldings? I used to babysit Irene and Frances. Molly was Tessie's pal. They lived at the back of the Beehive. Did you send the photo to the website of St. Ignatius. Class with Gracie McCann? She was a couple of years older than me. Let me know if you remember the Cormacks. CHEERS! Cathie (Cormack) Luppino; Pennsylvania USA

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 6 years ago

hi peter,you name is famialiar to me,i went to St.Ignatius as well jo maringi was in my class then went to annex 41in lauristonkirk was my teacher, but there was als what year did you go and what secondary school? MrKirk was my teacher there I am at - loyalscot@att.net ow living in illinois

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Peter; Do you have any memories of attending St Ignatius School (and perhaps other memories of growing up in Edinburgh) that you would like to to me so that I could add them to the EdinPhoto web site for others to read? If so, please me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk. If I do add any of your memories to the site, I will also include your message that you would like to hear from others who attended the school who remember you.

December 13th 201210:49:50 PM

What is your name?

James Palmer

Where are you from?

Brought up in Buccleuch Street I stay in Lutton Place now

Comments

There is a lot of good photos of the old south side

December 13th 201206:04:44 PM

What is your name?

meg reilly

Where are you from?

london

Comments

happy xmas to Tam and Family, Dave Mckinley and everyone else in the guestbook xx

Tam,Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Thanks Meg and a "Very Happy and Joyous Xmas and prosperous New Year to you and your family from all of us"xxxxxxx

December 13th 201202:38:21 AM

What is your name?

margaret williamson ( HAY )

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

peter,awesome job on picture, thank you!!!!!!

December 12th 201207:30:14 AM

What is your name?

Nan Scott

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

To you Peter, and to all the wonderful Scots around the world who take time to write into this incredible site, may I wish you all A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. To those of you living in cold countries ---stay warm, and to those in hot countries, stay cool. Take care and Awe ra best.

Sandra Hartland replied 6 years ago

Nan, wishing you and everyone on Peters site and all the Scots who ventured away from Bonnie Auld Scotland a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a safe and happy NEW YEAR looking forward to raeding all the new messages in 2013, Sandra USA

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Nan: Thanks for your encouraging comments. I wish you, and all the other contributors to the EdinPhoto web site all the best for Christmas and throughout 2013. I look forward to recieving more messages and photos from everybody that I'll be able to share on the web site.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Very nice words Nan, may I just add. Here's tae us; wha's like us ? damn few and they're a' deid ! Best Wishes to All. Dave NZ

December 11th 201202:46:51 PM

What is your name?

Vivian Aitken

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

This is a message for Martin Waddell from Le Soler, France.
Martin thank you so much for replying to my message on Cannan Lodge.
I cant recall you, do you remember Marie, Trisha twins. Also I noticed you mentioned Cindy I do rember Cindy she would have been 13 or 14 at the time. I remaind at St Thomas's School and like you returned home on the weekends.
Martin do you remember a dwarf being there at the same time, sorry I just cant remember his name.
Thanks Vivian

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Vivian: I see that Martin has not yet sent a reply to the message that you left for him above. Perhaps he has not looked at the EdinPhoto Guestbook recently. So would you like me to give you his address so that you can send an direct to him? Please me to let me know if you'd like me to do that. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

December 10th 201209:10:44 AM

What is your name?

Sandra Thurgood

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

Does anyone remember the Balfour family who lived above Demarcos fish and chip shop in The High Street Portabello, their names are Greta, Edward, Sam, Betty (my mum) Molly and George they were all born in this flat in the 20s and 30s and lived ther till the mid 40s, mum has told me many stories of their hard lives as kids, also happy times at the pool and beach.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Sandra: Thanks for your message which I've now added to the 'Portobello Recollections - 1920s-50s' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I'll send you an to let you know if I get a reply from anybody.

December 9th 201203:26:06 PM

What is your name?

Tam, Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake West Kelowna BC Canada

Comments

I know in these screwed up times that certain parts of our population call it Politically Incorrect to call Christmas.Christmas or to say "Merry Xmas"to be politicaly correct you are supposed to say "Happy Festive Holiday" Well I am not interested in political correctness or incorrectness My family for many generations have always called Christmas,Christmas, So to everyone on this wonderful Guestbook and Website
"A VERY MERRY XMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR"
From Aw us McLuskeys to everyone,one and all.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Best wishes too from the Shaky Isles to Tam, Wilma and Rayanne, also to Dot Walker and family, my late wifes school pal. Best wishes Dot. Also Meg down in London. And all the others I've been in touch with through this wonderful web site, not forgeting the ones I met at St.Giles after completing my cycle tour London to Edinburgh last July. Hope to see you 6 July 13 when I start stage 2 Edin. J o G via west coast. Kia Ora. Dave NZ

jack wylie replied 6 years ago

a very merry christmas and a happy new year from the wylie family in toronto canada.

dot walker replied 6 years ago

Merry Christmas tae a' Scots all over this wonderful world from Dot Walker Texas USA

Nan Scott replied 6 years ago

Am with you Tam. this nonsense of policial correctness is way out of hand. Am fed up with it. It's still a Merry Christmas to awe us Scots. no matter where we are in the world, so like yourself I too would like to wish everyone on Guest Book A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND PROSPOEROUS GUID NEW YEAR.

jim woolard replied 6 years ago

And a merry Christmas and a guid new year, from the woolard family melbourne Australia

eddie williamson replied 6 years ago

merry Christmas to you and your family from the Williamson family Pickering Ontario

December 5th 201210:12:59 PM

What is your name?

Jack Birse

Where are you from?

Dundee but presently residing in Portugal until March 2013

Comments

I have carte de visitor with a photo of my Grandmother, on the back is the A & G Tayler layout but with Dundee as the main heading. I also have a painting of the same lady which appears to have been taken from the photograph but she is facing in the opposite direction. Is it possible that the photograph had been projected and painted by an artist employed by Taylors in the same way that it appears certain famous paintings of Venice and others may have been done as Taylors advertised that a photo could be enlarged to lifesize and painted in oils or water.
Any info would be gratefully recieved. My address is by@jacknkit.co.uk

jack Birse replied 6 years ago

OK Peter thanks for the original info, I'll have to have a closer look at the subject od Cartes. Best regards, Jack.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Jack: Thanks for offering to send me a copy of your photo and painting, but that won't be necessary as it's not a topic that I have much expertise in, so I don't think I would be able to tell you anything about it that you could not deduce for yourself.

jack Birse replied 6 years ago

Hi Peter,Thanks for the reply and info, I suspect it is an actual painting, not in oil,but though you can tell it is the same person the facial features are not quite right when placed side by side. The jewellery she is wearing in the photograph is the same but I am sure it is not a painted photograph as the painting seems to be on a 'board'. If you are interested I could send you a copy of both, I do have another three or four Cartes but will need to look them out to see who the photographer is. Did not realise there was such an interest in this type of photo. Best regards, Jack.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Jack: Several of the early photographers advertised the colouring of their photos, but in my experience this was normally done by tinting the actual photo, sometimes very delicately. I have also seen "finished in oils" advertised, which suggests to me that the paint would have been added to the actual photo. As for A & G Taylor photo that you mention, there is reference to the photo being enlarged. This suggests to me that the paint would have been added to an enlarged photo itself, but I may be wrong. It would not be difficult to enlarge the photo in reverse. It just depends on whether you put the original negative in the enlarger right way up or upside down.

November 29th 201204:33:13 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake West Kelowna BC Canada

Comments

I know that this is unusual but it is the best way through this wonderful site,to let all our friends from all parts of the world know .That this day 29th November is our beautiful and brave grand-daughter Rayannes birthday and she is thirteen years old, it seems like just yesterday ,that I was going to the hospital to see this beautiful new addition to our family This has been a tough year for our family but she has been a golden ray of hope to us,So Happy Birthday my beautiful wee girl Tam and Wilma

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Will be in touch Tam, have been very busy after returning from the UK in July with so much winter jobs to do in the garden for by 40 odd roses to prune and spray fruit trees the same before my trip to Queensland early Sept.Will post you some photos. Will be back in UK next late June to do stage 2 Edinburgh to J.o G. via the west coast. Off to watch my local fitba team Wellington Phenix shortly. Regards Dave NZ

Tam McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Dave I lost all your information because I had to get a new hard drive for my laptop and unfortunately my back failed as well and so I lost all of my contacts and E.Mail addresses, soeither get me on Skype or send me your E,Mail address Tam

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Always nice to to hear from you Tam. Happy birthday Rayanne wow a teenager now, great stuff and what a nice day for us in NZ to read this as it is 30 Nov. St. Andrews Day, will drink a toast to you Rayanne and to all Scots around the world that write on this great site. 0930hrs. here so I'm afraid to say it's my morning cup of tea CHEERS, and keep scoring goals. Dave McKinlay NZ

November 29th 201204:14:32 PM

What is your name?

John Coffey

Where are you from?

Nova Scotia, Canada

Comments

Very interesting site.

November 29th 201212:17:23 AM

What is your name?

Francis Keenan

Where are you from?

Barnton, now USA

Comments

I wonder if anyone remembers me ? Have great memories of Edinbugh and
my time there.

I can be contacted on franciskeenan@ymail.com

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Francis: I could add a few of your memories of growing up in Edinburh to the EdinPhoto web site for others to read and possibly respond to, if you'd like me to do that. If you'd like me to do that,please jot down a few sentences and them to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk.

November 28th 201212:00:34 PM

What is your name?

Derick (Dex) Hannant

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I should have posted my e-maill address for the above:

dex-333999@hotmail.co.uk

many thanks,
Dex.

November 28th 201211:58:07 AM

What is your name?

Derick (Dex) Hannant

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I am hoping for any information about Robin or Robert (Sinky) Sinclair. We played together in a couple of bands in the 60's for big Dougie McDonald and was in Germany with Sinky when we toured with the McKinley Sisters. Ally Dawson, Brian (Hendo) Henderson and George Smith together.
I haven't heard of them for a number of years but did back Sinky in the Jewel Miners Welfare club when he entered a talent contest and I was filling in as drummer with Charlie Smith's band, a fantastic set by the way he's a real showman!!!
I would be grateful for any information about any of these guys.
Dex.

alan raeburn replied 6 years ago

sad to hear of the death of Jeanette McKinley this week, she was 71

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Dex: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Clubs & Discos' section of the EdinPhoto web site. Let's hope that somebody will read your message there and ask to get in touch with you. If they do, I'll pass on your address to them.

November 27th 201201:19:31 PM

What is your name?

Sandra Hartland

Where are you from?

Florida

Comments

Peter, thank you so much, through your guestbook I was contacted by two people I knew way back in the day, Nan Scott and Linda Valentine, just shows you what a small world it can be, Linda my e-mail is shartland @cchpf.net, keep up the great work you do Peter to keep us all connected.

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Sandra. I'm pleased to hear about the contacts that you've made. Thanks for your encouraging comments about my EdinPhoto site. I have enjoyed creating it and updating it, and I still have a lot more info and pictures to be added to the site.

November 23rd 201209:21:33 PM

What is your name?

Shirley Taylor ( nee Laing)

Where are you from?

Moredun

Comments

I have been reading the entries about Gilmerton, I lived in Moredun Park Terrace from birth 1956, I was looking for pictures of the prefab houses that I was raised in, then moved on to the new Moredun houses when they were built, we were one of the last families to move from our prefab.
I came across your site, what a walk down memory lane I have just had.
I was trying to track when our prefabs in moredun park terrace were finally demolished, and spent the last few hours instead reading through all the comments.
I went to the original Moredun primary school, and would love it if I could find a picture of it, or people who attended when I did, 1961 to 1968, then I went on to Liberton High school.
Anyway, my is taylorshirley26@gmail.com and would love to hear about Moredun.
Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Shirley and Tam. Thanks for posting your messages above. I've now added your messages to the 'Moredun Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that more people will come across them there, and perhaps somebody will send a response to me. I'll send you an to let you know if that happens.

Tam McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Shirley You May not know me but my parents along with my brothers and sisters moved to Moredun Park View that is the street looking onto the park and the primary school My brother David ,sisters Ray and Janice McLuskey, as well as the Reid kids all went to both these schools around the same time as you so maybe you would know them My sister Janice married into the Sweeney family and have three kids One set of twins Ross and Grant and a daughter Alana and live up that side road beside the Robins Nest,if you want to reach me my E Mail address is tommac11@telus.net You take care Tam

November 22nd 201207:31:48 AM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith (Nee Young)

Where are you from?

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Comments

Just been looking at the pictures of the Liberton Kirks sent in by John Dickson of Royston. We used to live near by there si appreciated seeing them, many thanks. By the way John Dickson I am wondering if you are the John Dickson that used to go to Royston School and was in my class, but then I think you lived in the houses beside Granton Baptist Church and you were friendls of John Calder and James Swanney , there is a picture of our class in EdinPhoto's nice if you could let me know!
Regards, ( Peter has my address.)
Avril.

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Avril: Thanks for your message above. You mentioned a John Dickson. In fact there are two different people named John Dickson who have been contribute=ing to the EdinPhoto web site. Both live in North Edinburgh, one at Royston and the other possibly at Silverknowes. I've sent you an emeail giving you the latest address that I have for each of them, so you can now try contacting them direct (rather than waiting for them to find your message in the guestbook) if you wish to.

November 21st 201207:28:59 PM

What is your name?

Jen

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Excellent website!

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Jen. Thanks for your comment

November 20th 201210:49:49 PM

What is your name?

Janette McGinty

Where are you from?

Livingston

Comments

Hi I am originally from Buchannan Street, went to Leith Walk then Portobello High, used to go to the Top Storrie then into the Deep Sea for a bag of chips, 1967ish, married Baxter Tillbrook from Ferry Road Drive if anyone remembers me pls drop me a wee e mail at ginty1@blueyonder.co.uk

Many thanks

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Janette: Thanks for your message above. If you have any memories of attending either of the schools or any other memories of growing up in Edinburgh that you'd like to share with me, I would be happy to find an appropriate place on the EdinPhoto web site to add them to.

November 12th 201208:18:04 PM

What is your name?

Sandra Hartland , Reid was my maiden name

Where are you from?

Cape Coral Florida

Comments

Looking for anyone from Waverly Park, born in # 16 in 1949, went to Abbeyhill school then Norton Park, moved to USA in 1979, anyone out there that remembers the Reid family from 16 Waverly park, my parents were Bob and Isa and my brother Robert, coming home next year for a couple of weeks and would love to catch up with any old friends.

Linda Valentine replied 6 years ago

Hi Sandra, I remember you well. I lived in Spring Gardens. I am now in contact with Helen McGough (now White). I think I remember you Helen and Helen Hay all lived in the same tenement. I have been living in Alicante for the last 10years .

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Sandra: Thanks for posting your message above. Do you have any memories of the schools that you attended in Edinburgh. If you could write a little bit about what it was like being a pupil at those schools, I would be happy to add it to the 'Schools Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, together with your request to see if there is anybody 'out there' who remembers you. Please me if you have any memories that you would like to pass on to me. Thank you. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

November 11th 201207:58:41 PM

What is your name?

Joan Shiells McDermaid

Where are you from?

Ohio U S A

Comments

Hi Peter
I e mailed Roger McDermaid but reeived no reply, thank you for your help.

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hello again, Joan. I've now received a reply from Roger who tells me that he did not receive your message, but he would be pleased to hear from you. So I checked, and discovered that there was a mistake in the address that I gave you for Roger. I've now sent his correct address to you, so I hope you will be able to get in touch with him this time.

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Joan. I'm sorry to hear that you have not received a reply from Roger. I sent him an to see if I could get through to him. If I get a reply from him, I'll let you know.

November 5th 201204:15:50 AM

What is your name?

CAthie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Grassmarket now Pennsylvania USA

Comments

I forgot to mention to LIz Burnett that I have my St. Ignatius Primary School photo. Is Eleanor Kelly your sister? I think she is in this photo. Cathie

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 6 years ago

Liz I just got your message. Didn't you live in the same stair as Agnes Narrie? We lived at #25 Grassmarket. Did you attend st. Ignatius before or after Eleanor? I really enjoy this website. Have been in touch with people I hadn't seen in many years. Where are you located? Have a lovely Christmas!Afkp

Elizabeth Burnett replied 6 years ago

Yes Cathy - Eleanor Kelly is my sister and went to St Ignatius and then St Thomas of Aquins.

Peter Stubbs replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathy: I see that you recently posted a couple of messages for Liz Burnett in the guestbook, but have not had a reply from her. She may not have looked at the guestbook recently. I've now sent an to you to tell you Liz's address, so you should now be able to send a message direct to her if you wish to.

November 5th 201203:39:26 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Born Grassmarket now Pennsylvania USA

Comments

Just a sort reply for Liz Burnett.... I knew MOlly FIelding. She lived across the road from us. She and my sister Tessie Cormack were good pals. Our mums and dads were friends. I used to babysit Irene and Frances. I believe my sister was Best Maid at Molly's wedding.

November 4th 201208:36:47 AM

What is your name?

Eric Lee

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

I went to Bonnington Road School till 1959. I was 11 years old when left for Austalia. I lived in Pirrie Street Leith. my address is ej.1948@hotmail.com

Ruth McClounnan replied 6 years ago

Eric, go into www.oldleither.com if you want to connect with anyone from Leith....good luck

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Eric. Thanks for the message that you left above. If you have any memories of attending Bonnington Road School or of living in Edinburgh up to the age of 11 that you would like me to add to the EdinPhoto web site to share with others, please them to me then I'll try to find an appropriate page on the web site to include them in. Thank you. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

November 3rd 201209:48:28 PM

What is your name?

paddy brock

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

hi pete thanks for giving me danny gilroys i have now been in contact with him great iam now trying to contact mike melrose who was at st pats with me it would be great if you could forword his address thanks pete paddy

Ian McArthur replied 5 years ago

Paddy I knew you and Mike Melrose and Keith Flynn and Charles Docherty there were a few others also we all went to St.Augustines after St. Andrews, St. Anthonys and Holy Cross all merged to form the new school out at Broomhouse. I think its a case that I knew you but I dont think you will remember me, as you were one of the popular ones I remember that Celia Blewett or was it Bluetit...lol used to follow you around like alap dog which was very annoying as Iused to fancy her rotten her and Ann Kelly. All the best. Cheers Ian McArthur ( Macca )

paddy brock replied 6 years ago

hi peter can you send me mike melrose s address again as i dont seem to have got it thanks peter paddy.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Paddy. I'm pleased to hear that you have been able to get in touch with Danny Gilroy. I've just sent an to you giving you Mike Melrose's address. It's only 4 days since I last received a message from him, so I think we can be fairly confident that the address that I've sent to you will be the one to contact him on.

November 3rd 201202:11:38 PM

What is your name?

Rod Todd

Where are you from?

Sidney, B. C., Canada

Comments

Always a pleasure to visit this site. My Grandfather, F. Dundas Todd is of continuing interest to me. E-mail is radt@shaw.ca. Great site!

November 1st 201211:13:02 PM

What is your name?

Derek Laird

Where are you from?

15 Brown Street Edinburgh

Comments

I lived in 15 Brown Street until 1960 and left with my brother Alan and parents Jimmy and Toni.

Tam McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Hi Derek Any relation to the Lairds who lived in Ferrier Street Leith two brothers Claude and Davy who I believe later emmigrated to Toronto Canada, if so I went to Norton Park Secondary School with both of them Tam

june robertson wood replied 6 years ago

Hi Derek, did you remember a family by the name of Violet and Thelma Storrey, they also lived at Brown St many yrs ago,,cheerio..JUNE.

October 31st 201202:19:26 PM

What is your name?

Tam and Wilma McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC Canada via Chinatown and Pitt Street LeithScotland

Comments

We would love to thank the many many people who E.Mailed us and also put congratulations on this Web site, All you guys and gals some that I have not heard from for many many years, A Big Thank You, you made a happy day happier. Tam and Wilma xxxxxxxx

October 31st 201212:29:49 AM

What is your name?

Eileen Shay {Byrne}

Where are you from?

Florida, Formerly Edinburgh

Comments

I happened on this site by accidednt and what a wonderfull experience, I worked at C & A's during thi fire and remebmer standing on Princess st watching the fire, was present at the fire sale when everythuing smelled of fire. went tother Palias de Dance on Saturday nights with my girlfriends and on Sundays went to trhe west end Cafe to hear the great bands, also worked at the Manhattan Cafe where they had the best Hamburgers I have ever tasted. wish I was still in Edinburgh that wonderfull cit.y

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Eileen: Thanks for posting your comments above. I've now also added them to the "C&A Fire" page and to the "Cafes & Restaurants Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

October 28th 201201:59:08 PM

What is your name?

Thomas James McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC Canada

Comments

I just want to wish my beautiful wife Wilma,Happy Happy Anniversity today after forty five (45) years of marriage and we are now looking forward to the next forty five years lots and lots of love to you Wilma Tom xxxxxxxxxx

june robertaon wood replied 6 years ago

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU BOTH..SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH....JUST SPOKE TO A FRIEND IN EDINBURGH, FIRST TIME IN OVER 60 YRS..FOUND HER ON PETERS SITE..HAVE A GREAT DAY...CHEERIO FOR NOW,,,

Tom and Wilma McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Thank you to all you wonderful people who made a happy day an even happier day once again from the bottom of our hearts a great big and honest thank you Tom and Wilma McLuskey

meg reilly replied 6 years ago

Hi tom and Wilma happy anniversary. I always enjoy reading your posts. Hope u find your bridesmaid. Meg

Dave McKinlay Aotearoa Karihi-Kau replied 6 years ago

Kia ora [greetings best wishes] Maori. I hope you have had a good day and that you find the missing link Hellen Douglas. Regards your Kiwi mate Dave

October 1st 201201:31:29 PM

What is your name?

Bill Salvona

Where are you from?

Canning Vale , Western Australia

Comments

Hi, i would like to thank the many people who took the time to write about ,Hamilton St, Fort House Leith.
I myself is from leith, Myself and family stayed at A27 Fort House from the early 1960`s to 1971 when we moved to austrlia.
I can remember so many good things about fort house and of the people who lived there, so many to mention.
If there is anybody who remembers me or my family, Please contact me , billsalvona@gmail.com., Again thankyou for brining back so many happy memories.

Norrie Bain replied 6 years ago

Hello Billy me and you were good pals in those days I lived in Hamilton Street our Familys were friends remember you and your brother Brian well will send you an E mail soon Norrie Bain.

Tam McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Bill your name certainly rings a bell, I was originally from East Thomas Street ( Chinatown)Then Pitt Street Leith, if you are only looking for the Leith connection,then you should try Old-Leithers.com They are mostly all old-leithers who I think would be able to assist you,if you want to reach me my E.Mail address is tommac11@telus,net hope this has been helpful for you Tam McLuskey

September 27th 201209:13:34 PM

What is your name?

Yvonne Veitch (nee Forbes)

Where are you from?

Originally Scotland now liveing in Canada

Comments

If any one out remembers Joyce Forbes (now Worley) lived in 6 Fort Place, then moved to C141 Fort House, this is to announce that this great lady (my mum) passed away in her sleep on August 31st 2012 at her home in Ingleside Texas

june robertson wood replied 6 years ago

yvonne,,so sorry to hear about your Mom, we dont know one another, but know how it feels to lose your mother. Take care. JUNE.

Tam McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Hi Yvonne To find out about your mum ,you should try the old-leither. com website,you may find some answers there as it is solely a web site for people past and present from Leith and Newhaven, hope you have some luck there Tom

September 27th 201210:11:28 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsay

Where are you from?

Perth, Australia. (formerly Captain's Road, Edinburgh)

Comments

Having a great interest in Edinburgh's railways especially the goings on at the Princes Street 'Caley' station, Michael Stewart's railway tickets are especially fascinating.
I notice all the Caledonian 'BO' tickets are for items incl dogs to be taken on to the train so I wonder if BO could mean a Baggage Office ticket (from where a person may have had to go to have big or special items loaded).
Additionally I'm wondering if any of the readers may have info or photos of inside Edinburgh Princes Street Station especially along the left curving wall where I'm sure as a mall boy (mid fifties) I saw cased working loco models including the big Duchess express locos - they ran like the ones in the museum when you put some money in...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Patrick: Thanks for your quick reply. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments to the page about the Caledonian Railway Tickets, and to the 'Princes Street Station Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

September 20th 201209:34:15 AM

What is your name?

emma salisbury

Where are you from?

Comments

I have a VAlentine's Snapshots 12 real photographs for your album 1 shilling. Tower of London Titles on the reverse side of the photos in a sepia valette package. On the reverse side a space for stamp, to and from.
I can't remember where/who I got it from! But, I love it! emmasalisbury19@msn.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Emma: HI Emma. Thanks for the info about your little Valentine book. I agree that these books can be appealing. Valentine & Sons appear to have had many different titles. I keep coming across more of them.

September 19th 201202:13:22 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Pennsylvania, USA

Comments

Just wondering if Liz Burnett ever got the message I sent her. Our family, (Granny,Mum and Dad etc.) knew her family. My sisters and I went to St. Ignatius and St. Thomas's. I live in USA, my sisters (Tess and Jean) still live in Edinburgh.

September 15th 201208:07:00 PM

What is your name?

thomas wilkie

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

my cousin was jack wylie who lived at 5east thomas street would like to catch up with him havent heard from him in 65 years

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william wylie replied 6 years ago

tom i am jacks younger brother i am in australia he is in canada i am phoning him tonight.if he has not contacted you,he will.if you go on to east thomas st.site he has some comments there i can remember you good luck william

thomas wilkie phone no 0131 664 0665 replied 6 years ago

hi jackie great to hear from you it has been a long time hope you and the family are well i sent an e mail hope you got it is the first 1 ihave sent my is thomas wilkie 1939 ' hotmail .com adress is 92 hyvot mill drive edin eh 17 8ne

Tam McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Hi you guys I do not know if you remember us the McLuskeys Tom and Sheila the kids in the fifties we lived top flat 13 East Thomas Street (Chinatown) my E.Mail is tommac11@telus.net I would really like to get in touch I live in BC Canada but this year I was back for a school reunion Tam McLuskey

jack wylie replied 6 years ago

hello thomas could,t believe it when i seen your posting. imagine after all these years. yes it must be 65 years at least. i left east thomas street when i was eleven. since then i have lived in australia, south africa, and now in canada since 1977. i know i asked my sister liz in edinburgh not long ago if she ever heard about the wilkies. i hope i can get your e-mail address from this. we must have so much to talk about. my e-mail address is jwylies@rogers.com

September 15th 201201:23:22 AM

What is your name?

paddy brock

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

hi dose anybody know where cambells bar was in the southside some one says to me it was in forbes street.

hugh gray replied 6 years ago

I believe Campbell's bar was in Tron Square near Hunters Store.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Paddy: I've now added your question about Campbell's Bar to the 'Dumbiedykes Houses and Streets' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

September 11th 201206:30:54 PM

What is your name?

Mike

Where are you from?

Gosport Hampshire

Comments

Dear Peter,
Searching history of families in Newcraighall, do any of your readers know anything about Marianne Holligan,s book
"Memories of a coal miners daughter"?

Regards
Mike.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Hi Mike yes I do remember the Love family Jackie and Danny I think there was another one, I am sure they lived in Park View looking onto the railway, the Logan family lived there too, I remember Willie Logan they were a wee bit older than me and they were not bad fitba players. Holligans Pub was past Bath St.going towards Joppa on the right before the George Cinema Cheers for now Dave NZ

Mike replied 6 years ago

Dave,Thanks again for your further information. I have found out that Marianne Holligan died before her book was published, and I believe her family did not want her book to be published.What a pity it would have good reading.Do you remember the Love family of newcraighall? Regards Mike.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Mike, that is very interesting there was a pub in Portobello called Holligans. I remember my father often saying to my mother, Quote I'm just going over to Holligans for a pint, unquote. I can't remember where it was, big brother might remember. My father was born 1904 the oldest of the 14 so would probably have known the family. I was down memory lane in July having just completed London to Edinburgh on the bycycle with my Kiwi son who lives in the Borders. My brother who lives in Edin. him and I spent all of 2hrs just wandering around the village pointing out the houses and who lived where, Mike we knew every family when we lived there. Good luck with your search. Regards Dave NZ

Mike replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave, Many thanks for replying to my query.I have since found some more information by "Googling" Marianne Holligan,and discovered she was born in Newcraighall 1912 and stayed there until 1940, and then possibly moved to Portobello. Once again thanks for your info Dave Regards Mike.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Hi Mike I was born in Newcraighall 1938 went to the school there my grandprents and there 14 children all lived there some time or another as they were all miners. 5 seen military service in 2nd WW sadly 2 never returned. Never heard of this Marianne Holligan and just spoke to my older brother he hasn't heard of her or the Holligan family living in the village. Regards Dave

September 9th 201205:44:15 PM

What is your name?

Len Ralph

Where are you from?

Orford Woodbridge Suffolk UK

Comments

My wife bought me a Newhaven PC, I collect Newhaven Sussex,This one is Newhaven Edinburgh,Published by A Millar.The card shows the Starbank,
Can anybody enlighten me as to whether this still exists and what it is/was for? Postmarked Leith 1917

Terry McGuire replied 6 years ago

Starbank is a public park in Newhaven Edinburgh. It faces the sea (River Forth estuary) its main feature being a floral star display on the slope facing the road. Very popular with children at Easter to roll their Easter eggs !

September 9th 201207:28:54 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay

Where are you from?

brisbane qld. australia

Comments

just browsing, when i remembered the west end hotel i think it was in palmerston place , when i worked in the grosvener, sometimes .we would
go for a nighcap it was very old fashioned like someone,s lounge room
is it still there
dorothy finlay

dorothy finlay replied 6 years ago

hello findlay, i wonder if you know if any of.eleanor irvine,s sisters are still in the crewe area, there was betty nina marjery & alison they would all be in their seventy,s also is the .wee row of shops where irvine,s was still there i remember the newsagent and the post office where a very strict lady and her son ran the shop, i did post a reply to you comment, so hope youve seen it best regards dorothy finlay

dorothy finlay replied 6 years ago

hello findlay, yes you are right , i lived in crewe rd. west,having moved from stockbridge, in 1948, i was at royston, then ainslie park, from 52 to 55, irma neale was my friend , as was .eleanor irvine, she was one of 5 girls i remember when she married billy stenson i think she had a daughter, in her very young days she was a very good ballet dancer i did hear she had died at 37 very sad, i believe aainslie park is no longer a school , they had great sports facilitys, i was captain of the hockey team still have a photo with my long black stocking and gym slip best regards dorothy finlay

dorothy finlay replied 6 years ago

hello findlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Findlay: Thanks for your reply to Dorothy's message above. I've now added part of your reply to the 'West End' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site and the remainder of it to the 'Crewe Toll' page in the same section of the web site. Incidentally, can you me to tell me where you are writing from? I always find it interesting to discover what part of the world messages come from. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Dorothy: I've now added your message to the West End page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

FINDLAY SMITH replied 6 years ago

DEAR DOROTHY,HI I REMEMBER YOU FROM THE OLD DAYS, EARLY 40'S I WAS BROUGHT UP AT 204 CREWE ROAD NORTH, OPPOSITE CREWE PATH, I WAS AT AINSLIE PARK SCHOOL FROM 1951 TO 1954,I NOTICE FROM YOUR OTHER PREVIOUS COMMENTS YOU LIVED PREVIOUSLY IN THE CREWE AREA, I THINK YOU HAD A FRIEND CALLED IRMA, I USED TO WORK AFTER SCHOOL HOURS FOR MR IRVINE THE IRONMONGER IN CREWE ROAD NORTH, DELIVERING WIRELESS BATTERIES ETC ON AN OLD FASHIONED BIKE WITH A HUGE HOLDING BAY ON THE FRONT, MY GOOD FRIEND WAS BILLY STEVENSON, WHO MARRIED ELEANOR IRVINE, WHO I ALSO NEW VERY WELL, WE WERE THE SAME AGE, SADLY, ELEANOR DIED AT AN EARLY AGE, BILLY AND ELEANOR WERE DIVORCED WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY, INCIDENTALLY, THE WEST END HOTEL IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS, A VICTIM OF THE RECESSION, HOPE THIS FINDS YOU WELL, BEST REGARDS FINDLAY SMITH, PS I ALSO HAD A BROTHER CALLED ANDREW.

September 8th 201203:09:28 AM

What is your name?

Connie Telfer-Smith

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island

Comments

have just tried six times to answer Pauline Dunkley, but didn't work.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Connie: I'm sorry to hear that you were not able to reply to Pauline Dunkley's message. If you try again and still have the same problem, you are welcome to me to tell me what happened, the I'll see if I can help. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

September 8th 201212:57:28 AM

What is your name?

Sandra thurgood

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

I have discovered my husbands grandmother Jean or Jane Campbell lived at 5 The Vennel in Edinburgh in 1950s was wondering if anyone remembers her or lived there Thanks My address sandrat@bigpond.net.au

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Sandra: I've just received a message from Don Johnson in Australia. He tells me that he recently sent a message about Brown's Place to you but you appear not to have received it. Have you changed your address since posting the address in your message above? If you read this message, can you please contact me and let you kowhow Don and I can contact you. Thank you.

cathie (cormack) luppino replied 6 years ago

Sandra I believe #5 Vennel was a Salvation Army Hostel for women. There was an entrance from the Vennel and another entrance from the West Port. As children we knew some of the ladies as everybody got their messages at the local greengrocer's ot butchers etc. Or just walking or playing outside they would talk to us on the passing. I live in USA but my sisters are still in Edinburgh. I will see if my sisters remember any names and get back to you.PR

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Sandra: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to 'The Vennel' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

September 2nd 201211:38:11 PM

What is your name?

Babs McGill (Margaret (Baba) Husband)

Where are you from?

New Jersey, USA

Comments

Lived in Broughton Court. Attended London Street School, then Broughton Senior Secondary. Worked in Edinburgh till I left for USA in 1965. Anyone out there remember me? I remember all the dance halls, the picture houses (and Chambers Street Museum which was the only place you could "hang out" on a Sunday!)

Jacque Blues Gilmerton Edinburgh replied 6 years ago

Hi June, phew,I haven't got a clue who's who in our family, I will have to ask my brother in law for some info lol. My other halfs Mum and Dad were Charlie and Mary Blues. Charlie originally came from Niddrie Mains Terrace, when he and Mary married they set up home in the prefabs at Greendykes, they then moved to Niddrie Mains Road. I think Charlie may have had a relative named Chrissie but I don't know if she was a Blues or became one through marrige. All too confusing for me but I will certainly ask my brother in law and get back to you. Do you live in Edinburgh? Jacque

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Babs, Cathie, Jacque and June. Thanks for all your comments. I've now added them to the Broughton School page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. Jacque, can you tell me where you are writing from? I always find it interesting to discover what part of the world messages come from. If you reply to me by , I'm more likely to find it than if you post your reply in the Edinhoto Guestbook. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

june robertson wood replied 6 years ago

Hi Jacque,,,this is a long shot,but??I am related to the Blues family from Edinburgh....Margaret Horseburgh is my cousin, Came from a large family,,,had a sister Wilma..Think Margaret and her brother are the only ones left,,My mother was Harriet Robertson, she and Margarets mother were great friends, her name was Chrissie Blues,,Cheerio for the now..JUNE..

Jacque Blues replied 6 years ago

Babs my sister Doreen remembers you, we stayed at 17 Broughton Court we were the Sharps. Our Nana and Granda stayed next door to us, and Ann Morrison stayed along the landing, Do you remember us

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino, Pennsylvania, USA replied 6 years ago

I remember you Babs! Remember the Palais days? How are you?

August 31st 201203:13:17 PM

What is your name?

john McCaffrey

Where are you from?

hutchison place.edinburgh

Comments

A COUPLE OF MEMORIES

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi John In 'comments' above, you say 'A COUPLE OF MEMORIES'. Do you have any memories of Edinburgh that you'd like me to add to the EdinPhoto web site? If so, please them to me and I'll try to find an appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site to include them on. y address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

August 27th 201202:01:00 PM

What is your name?

John McCaffrey

Where are you from?

25 hutchison place edinburgh

Comments

on reading about hutchison place I realised I knew maureen carroll(luciano) her brother brian was ages with me and used to play along with us in the late forties/early fifties, I was sorry to hear of his passing.I heard from another ex hutchison resident johnny kerrigan and his wife helen. I lived at no 25 the place.my late mother was good friends with maureens mother.
john4399@hotmail.com

john mccaffrey replied 6 years ago

the only oliver i knew was (gordon oliver hutchison road)I believe he emmigrated to australia. cheers john

Margaret Chorney (Oliver) replied 6 years ago

Hello John-did you know of the Oliver or Fairgrieve families that lived in Hutchison? 7 Huchison gdns. for one and the other I'm not sure of the address. Thank you for your attention. Regards.....M.

August 26th 201206:25:25 PM

What is your name?

geoff wilson

Where are you from?

newcastle

Comments

wont be long now fat boy

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

What's that comment all about?

August 23rd 201209:37:34 PM

What is your name?

carol hilliard nee Graham

Where are you from?

derbyshire

Comments

thanks June for reply do you mean sighthill flats or westerhailes flats as I lived have lived in both. you could mention me to margret that I had my first son Jason at sighthill. carol x

carol graham replied 6 years ago

hi Dave thanks for reply, I'M GOING TO Edinburgh early Sept so hope to visit then.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Hi Carol If you consumer.services@burtonsbiscuits.com that should get you through to them. Google: Burtons Biscuits and have a look at their site. I didn't know they were still around. Regards Dave NZ

August 23rd 201209:28:45 PM

What is your name?

carol hilliard nee Graham

Where are you from?

derbyshire

Comments

thanks Peter for reply I've tried for a website for the factory but no luck so far- all I really want is a packet o tattie puffs! carol x

david turner replied 6 years ago

Hi. not sure if you still need contact info for Burtons Biscuits ? but here it is anyway BURTONS FOOD QUALITY HOUSE, SIGHTHILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CALDER ROAD EH11 4HN EDINBURGH, LOTHIAN REGION Phone: +44 (0) 131 453 6622 Fax: +44 (0) 1425 674938 E-mail: Send messageburtonsfoods.com...

August 22nd 201206:42:26 PM

What is your name?

carol hilliard nee Graham

Where are you from?

derbyshire

Comments

is it possible to come to Burtons factory I worked there from 1970-72. I lived in the sighthill highrise flats opposite at that time. carol x

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Carol: I expect that you hae come across the photos that I took at Burton's Biscuit Factory at Sighthill, Edinburgh in the 1990s on the EdinPhoto web site. However, I am not employed by Burton's and have no links to the company, so I am not able to answer your question about a visit there. I'll leave you to see if you can find a contact address at Burton's on the Internet, than you can try contacting them direct.

june robertson wood replied 6 years ago

Hello Carol, my cousin Margaret[Blues]Horsburgh lived in that high rise i believe, perhaps you know one another, she is still lives in Edinburgh,,Cheerio, JUNE,,

August 22nd 201206:11:41 PM

What is your name?

june robertson wood

Where are you from?

central california

Comments

Hi this is in reply to the bombs dropped on Edinburgh,,,When the bomb was dropped on the palace, believe our windows were blown in, we were at the bottom of the Canongate,,,Saw George Gowans remarks about his uncle , that was a very good story, also funny,,,George you must have know the Budge family as they also lived by the tunnel...If you do know them,,Mary Budge lives here in Ca, about 2 hundred miles from me,,been in touch all these many years...Will ask if she remembers your family,,,Cheerio,,,June,,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi June. Thanks for posting your memories of the bomb that fell at Holyrood Palace. I've now added your comments to the 'Air Raids & Bombs' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. I've also sent an to George Gowans to let him know about your comments.

August 21st 201209:23:41 PM

What is your name?

carol hilliard

Where are you from?

Derbyshire

Comments

I used to live at Dumbryden House Westerhailes 1974- Val Gilmarten was my bessie mate . I have two sons Jason & Spencer. Anyone remember those days? love Carol Graham.N4N9

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Carol: Thanks for your comments above. I've now added them to a new 'Wester Hailes' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that more people will find them there, and perhaps somebody will send a reply to your message.

August 21st 201212:29:32 PM

What is your name?

michael hassett

Where are you from?

edinburgh.

Comments

hi peter,,,very well done on sites that are fascinating.
i am involved with lauriston castle, in as much as i am historical researcher and writer,
at the moment i am conducting research into the castle from 1926 to present day.
we obviously know about the leaving of the castle to the council,,
what i am trying to find is what the castle has been used for since 1926.
what was its purpose in the war,,, what events have taken place there ,,and are there any old pamphlets/ brochures of the events,,,i would be grateful to yourself and anyone else who has such info,,
we can sort through it all and include it in a historical record of the castle.
thanks and keep up the great work,,,,
my is mikehwriting@btinternet.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Michael: I see that nobody has yet found the message that you left above and volunteered any info about Lauriston Castle, so I've now added your request for info to a new 'Lauriston Castle' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might find it there and send a reply. If anybody replies, I'll give them your address so that they can make contact direct with you.

August 19th 201209:13:24 AM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith(nee Young)

Where are you from?

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Comments

Hi Peter, Was just reading your comment in Recollections 45 on Cafe's and Restaurants, about you working in The Standard Life, think this is where a good friend of my husband Tom worked Bobby Lancashire. The thing though that came to mind while reading about you going down to Woolworth's for lunch then, was when I worked in St. Andrews Square at the Scottish BUPA office which was called the Scottish Nuffield, which was a Private Health Insurance then, which I thought was for only the wealthy back then. Never did I think that one day BUPA would become our Private Health Insurer here in Australia!! While working there we were given Lunch Vouchers I think worth about 2 Shillings each if my memory serves me correctly for the restaurant in Rose Street called "Gows". I wonder if anyone remembers it.They were very plain homecooked meals, but nice, one of them was small individual steak and kidney puddings,plain potatoes and peas as an example but very tasty. Maybe someone else will have visited it, even your good self.
Regards,
Avril.

Avril Finlayson Smith (Young) replied 6 years ago

Thanks for your reply Nan, sorry I'm not the Avril who went to Murrayfield Ice Skating, something I never tried.You may be interested to know that we used to live out at Berwick for a few years.My husband Tom was the minister at the Baptist Church their, they used to meet in the RSL Hall back then, until they moved to the Petrol Station The Rose ?, the church is now known as the Beasonsfield Bap.,52-62 Princes Hwy., so knew that area very well. Wonder if we'd know any of the same people? If you want to get in touch Peter will give you my address.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Nan. I added your comments about Gow'sRestaurant in Rose Street to the 'Cafes & Restaurants Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto site, followed by a brief comment of my own about Luncheon Vouchers, this morning. Then I read the comment from Nan below, so I've now also added that to the 'Cafes & Restaurants Recollections' page. Thanks to both of you for your comments.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Avril. I remember a lot of the people who worked at Standard Life, but unfortunately I don't recognise the name that you mention, Bobby Lancashire.

Nan Scott replied 6 years ago

Hey Avril just been reading about luncheon vouchers. Remember them well. I too used them. Mine were for 2/6 when I worked for Thomas C. Gray the Sheriff Officer and could use them in Patrick Thomsons, the big shop up the Bridges. When I changed jobs a few years later got vouchers for 3 shillings and used them at the Chinese Restaurant at the West End called the Bamboo and also in the New Yorker. If I didn't use the vouchers during the week, which I sometimes didn't, my husband and I used them in the Bamboo on a Saturday for lunch before we went to see Hibs playing, whether home or away. Great meal didn't have to cook. Just wondering also if you were the Avril that used to go to Murrayfield Ice skating. I live in Pakenham Victoria. Been in Oz since 1965.

August 18th 201208:28:04 PM

What is your name?

Isabella Vever

Where are you from?

brisbane australia

Comments

I lived Tollcross I remember Bennets the tobacconist, Murrays the baker. in high riggs we had miss Mckillop sweet shop, also the Blue halls picture house.I left High Riiggs in 1957. to go to Moat drive Slateford.
isabellavever@oz.com.au
I played with Linda and Frances Taylor.
Catherine Cheyne, Sandra Denholm

If any one of these people could contact me it would be good for old times sake.

I

Does any one remember me Isobel Grieve.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Isabella: I'm sorry to hear that you have had problems getting in touch with Margaret Williamson (Hay). The address that she gives is the same one as she has been ing me from recently. Plese note that her address ends with net (i.e. without the full stop at the end).

Isabella Vever replied 6 years ago

Hi Alan I was born 1947 in 60 high riggs what number where you? Did you go to Tollcross school? My Granmother was Mrs Chalmers.

alan raeburn replied 6 years ago

i was born in High Riggs 1948 and also lived in Perth OZ 1988-2010

Isabella Vever replied 6 years ago

Dear Peter Margaret williamson( (hay) her address is wrong.The s keep coming back to me. have you got an address for her. Many thanks for all your help

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 6 years ago

hi isabelle saw your post,and sent you,peter and isabelle e-mail,havent hewrd anything yet.here is my loyalscot@att.net. yes I rember you,and the wee sweetie shop write me ok" this computer nead a rehaul or I need another one cheerio the noo margaet

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Isabella. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Holyrood Recollectons' page on the Edinphoto web site. Let's hope that one of the people you mention will read your comments and get in touch with you.

August 17th 201210:51:34 AM

What is your name?

David W Dickie

Where are you from?

Brighton & Hove originally Turriff, Aberdeen

Comments

James Auld b 26 Feb 1862 in Ellon son of Charles Auld (Photographer & Wright in Ellon) & Mary Morrison, married Ann Thomson 2 Aug 1888 in Aberdeen. At least 6 children - 4 born Ellon 2 Edinburgh. Just popped into your wonderful site on an entirely different journey. Not related to the gentleman - just came across him while doing a bit of genealogy.
Still exploring !

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi David: Thanks for your message above, including your encouraging comments about my EdinPhoto web site. Thanks also for the that you sent to me, letting meknow that you have further information about James Auld's family that you would be happy to share with others.

August 17th 201209:38:05 AM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

London

Comments

Does anyone remember the old 'wash hoose' at Tollcross? It was almost opposite Tollcrooss School. During the week you would see Mums with zinc bath's full of the family wash off round to the wash 'hoose' I think it cost a shilling to get in and for this you got a tub, wee boiler.scrubbing board.and all the hot water you needed Ithink the soap powder was Oxydol,there was also hot pipes called 'horses' to dry your wash on. There was also a nursery up the stairs where the kids got put while their Mum's did the washing. My sister and I hated the nursery we were convinced the woman in charge was a witch.Just awee afterthought the bars of scrubbing soap was Sunlight.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi David: Thanks for the latest two messages that you left below in the hope of making contact with Tom Hawkes. It's taken me a while to find your messages. Sorry about that. However, I've now passed on your address to Tom. I hope you'll hear from him soon.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Tommy: Thanks for the message that you posted on August 26. I enjoyed reading your comments and have now added them to the Tollcross Recollections page on the EdinPhoto web site. Can you please me to let me know where you are living now, and what tarry tig" was? My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk. Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi David: Thanks for the reply that you sent to the Guestbook on 20 August. I've now added your comments to the Tollcross Recollections page on the EdinPhoto web site. I apologise for having taken so long to post this reply to you, but s and guestbook entries have been arriving here faster than I have been able to reply to them.

david jackson taylor replied 6 years ago

For Tom Hawkes, Tom should you revisit, my e-mail address is taylo0000@hotmail.com Who knows we may even get the chance to meet at Relief Island Tollcross. Looking forward to hearing from you.

david taylor replied 6 years ago

Peter, can you pse forward my e-mail address to my long lost best chum Tom Hawkes.After almost 40 yrs I,m at a loss what to say, looking forward to this . thanks David Taylor

Tommy Hawkes replied 6 years ago

I was at Tollcross School in the early fifties, right opposite the wash house(now West Tollcross condos- see Google Maps). Like your own, my mother used the hot water of the washhouse not available in the cold water flats surrounding the area. Down the street is the former Ponton Street working lads house where room and board was provided to indentured apprentices in trades the paid less than tram-fare a week for the extra labour masquerading as a training program for poor youth. My best chum at Tollcross Primary was named David Taylor, same as the previous correspondent. We played "tarry tig" during breaks. Miss Elizabeth Scott was Headmistress at the school. Anyone recollect any of this?

david taylor replied 6 years ago

Yes,my mother used to put me and the wash in the pram and walk up from freer st, also remember the steamis at school which we could see from the back playground.A noisy and carbolic hothouse. regard dave taylor

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Margaret and June. Thanks for your memories of the 'wash hooses'. I've now added your comments, Margaret, to the 'Tollcross Recollections' page and, June, to the 'Abbeyhill Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

June Robertson Wood replied 6 years ago

Hi Margaret,,my MOM went to the one up Abbeyhill next to the Regent...It was a good place for all the woman to catch up on all the news, if not at the washhoose, then they met at all the little stores that they shopped in every day,,Guess the fishmonger threw us all out as we threw the sawdust all over the place,,These were very happy days..Neighbours watched out for each other back then,,,,,Oh well we do have our memories,,Cheerio,,,JUNE..

August 16th 201211:19:58 PM

What is your name?

Carole Moncur (nee McMahon)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I was born at 11 East Thomas St. 1950. I am one of the McMahon family. My mother was Agnes. She had 11 children in that small ground floor flat.
From eldest Andrew, Maureen, Joseph, Betty,Peter,Anne(deceased), Margaret,Michael,Carole(myself) Marilyn and Alison.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Tom. Thanks for your reply to Carol. I've now added it to the 'East Thomas Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that Carole might read it there. If you read this, Carole, and would like to get in touch with Tom, please me than I'll give you his address. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Tom McLuskey replied 6 years ago

Hi Carole I was raised at number 13 East Thomas Street(Chinatown) top flat above the Martins and Mulveys With my parents and sisters Sheila,Ray and Janice along with my brother David. I remember your family and especially Andrew, I live in Canada now and have done so since 1968 and would love to hear from you I have quite a few recollections about life in Chinatown around the forties and fifties and the many characters who lived there at that time on the East Thomas Street web pages Anyway you take care Tam McLuskey

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Carole. Thanks for your message. I've no idea how your family coped with so many being in such a small flat. I've now added your comments to the 'East Thomas Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. As there were so many of you, let's hope that someone might remember your fmily and get in touch with me. If they do, I'll add their comments to the web site, below your own comments.

August 16th 201204:04:53 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Pennsylvania, USA( Grew up in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh)

Comments

St. Thomas of Aquins photo posted by Edith Caulfield. I attended St. Thomas's. Left in December 1954 (did not complete my 4th year). I recognize some of the students in your photo who were in my classes.L to R second row from front #6 Mary Cairns (?), #9 Betty Smart, #10 Margaret Slattery, #11 Jean Teviotdale. L to R top row #6 Annette Fagan (still keep in touch with her), #11 Ellen Meechan. I was in the choir for a while, but I left school before this photo was taken. Miss Hannavy was a good teacher. She still comes to mind certain songs I hear. Hope this helps you, maybe someone else will remember others.

Annette McDonald replied 5 years ago

Cathie: your comment re St. Thomas Aquinas caught my eye, then when I saw Annette Fagan, it made me smile. I remember Annette so well, as her mother and my mother were friends. I think they belonged to the St. Ninian's Women's Guild. Please send my regards to Annette; she may remember me because of our name. I was friends with many girls from St. Thomas'. Moira Keating is my lifelong childhood friend; others friends are Elaine Brian, Dorothy Gilhooley and her pal, Edith...Liz Dooner; Heather MacDonald; Dilys Garvey etc etc too many to name. Is Annette still in Edinburgh? I live in Montana, USA.

Cathie (Cotmack) Luppino replied 6 years ago

Hi Peter, thanks for posting the info. I sent. #11 in the back row is Ellen Meechan not Michelle. If you can correct it that would be great. Thanks again!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathie. Thanks for posting your messageabout the photo that Edith Caulfield sent to the EdinPhoto web site. I've now updated the page on the site that displays Edith's photo to include the names and comments that you sent above.

August 15th 201210:23:35 PM

What is your name?

Catherine Nicol (nee Brooke)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

My father Charles Arthur Brooke was born in Blackfriars Street on 21 April 1926. One of 7 (9) children, 3 of whom are still living, born to Charles Arthur and Catherine Brown. Does anybody remember my father or any other member of his family? I know my Great Grandmother also lived in the street.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Catherine. Thanks for your , explaining your comment about 9 (7) children. I've now added the comments that you posted above and the comments from your to the 'Blackfriars Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Catherine. Thanks for your message. I can add it to the 'Blackfriars Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site and see if that provokes a response from anybody. But first can you explain what you mean when you say "One of 7 (9) children"? I don't want to guess and get it wrong. Please me peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk to let me know. Thanks.

August 15th 201202:25:24 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Pennsylvania, USA (grew up in the Grassmarket)

Comments

Does anyone know of old pictures looking UP the Vennel steps? In the 1930's my Mum and Dad lived in a wee house at the top of the Vennel, just beyond the nursery school, before turning into Keir Street. It is not there now. Any photos of that spot? My sister was born in that wee house and would love to find a photo.

alan raeburn replied 6 years ago

i have a couple of very recent pics up the Vennel i can send, hope they are of some help

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 6 years ago

Thanks Peter, you're right, and the view of the castle from the Vennel steps is very special to me. My granny lived in Brown's Place. Her two windows appear in that view. Thanks so much for providing all that you do, your website is fantastic...just sorry I didn't discover it sooner!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathie: As I'm sure you have discovered, almost all the old photos of the Vennel look down the steps and across to Edinburgh Castle. However, I've now added your request to 'The Vennel, Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto website, in the hoipe that somebody might know of a suitable photo for you.

August 14th 201202:35:04 AM

What is your name?

Pauline Dunkley (now Poly McCullum)

Where are you from?

Gold Coast Australia

Comments

I used to live at 5 Haddington Place (top of Leith Walk) I attended London Street primary School and Broughton High School. I moved to Barnton around 1964. Things I remember: sliding down Calton hill on cardboard, playing in Gayfield square Park going to Middleton Camp, skating on London Road park when it froze one year, being chased by swans at Duddingston Loch, putting the swing over the bars at Barony Street swing park, jumping off buses, and getting a hiding for teaching my Geeky twin brother all of the above.
I left Scotland in 1974 and lived in Auckland NZ until 2007 when I relocated to the Gold Coast.
Does anyone remember me?

Connie Telfer-Smith replied 6 years ago

Trying again. My Grandparents lived at 9 Haddington Place, where our very large family gathered every Saturday afternoon. Remember Gayfield Sq, and the wee tablet shop. There used to be a big iron horse trough with a drinking cup on a chain. Now live in Norfolk Island!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Pauline. Thanks for posting your memories of living in Edinburgh. I've now added them to the 'London Street School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

August 10th 201205:38:05 AM

What is your name?

william(wassal) wylie

Where are you from?

originally burdiehouse(ave) now sunny oz(42 years)

Comments

would like to hear from anybody who remembers me.would like to hear from joanne mcbride who had apost about burdiehouse school,as i was in same class wassal43@live.com.au

Robert Hamilton (Hammy) replied 6 years ago

Hi Willie, I remember you well. Remember Billy Smith, the late Harry Ferguson, Rab Drysdale, Jock Coll, Willie Roebuck, Maxie Murray and George Henderson. Had a laugh at the photos. Wish you all the best. Rab

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi William. Thanks for your comments above. I've now added them to the 'Burdiehouse School Recollections' page in the EdinPhoto web site.

August 9th 201203:54:56 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Grew up in the Grassmarket, now live in Pennsylvania, USA

Comments

This message is for Liz Burnett. Hello Liz, just read your recollections with my sister who was here in the USA on holiday. I was showing her this website and came across your posting. (I am #15 ahead of you on the recollections list!) Between the two of us we remember most of your relatives! I believe your sister Eleanor was in my class at St. Ignatius. All the names you mentioned were familiar to us. We lived in #25 (the Pend) just between Charlie Porter's and Gerry's Ice Cream shop. Gerry used to park his ice cream van in our pend. He would give us cheap ice cream cones and sliders when he got back from his rounds in Edinburgh and Portobello etc. Lean times, but good memories! My sisters are Jean (Cormack) Kay and Tessie (Cormack) McCallum.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathie. Thanks for posting your message to Liz Burnett, above. I've now added it to the 'St Ignatius School' page and to the 'Grassmarket' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that Liz might find it in one of those two places.

August 9th 201203:36:50 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Born and raised in the Grassmarket , now Pennsylvania USA

Comments

This message is for Tom Heaney, Tenerife. Hello Tom, I belong the Grassmarket, now live in Pennsylvania, USA. Just had my sister over for a holiday in Florida and I was showing her this website. We came across your message and she remembers you and your family. Our Dad was Sparry, my Mother Biddy Cormack. They were friends with the Devlins and the Flynns. Do you mind of Tommy, Michael, Vera Flynn from #17?
Michael was in my class at St. Ignatius, also James Conway from the West Port. My sister is Tessie Cormack McCallum. She was wondering if you make appearances in Tenerife and if you do, where? She and her family go to Tenerife quite often.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathy. I don't know why you might have had problems with the s that you have tried to send to me. However, the one that you have just sent has got through to me. I've sent a reply to you, giving you the address that Tom Heaney was using in 2008.

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 6 years ago

Hi Peter, thanks for responding. I will try to send you an e-mail. Each time I try they are kicked back, but I will give it another go.....so check your e-mail!!!Thanks

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathie: I see that you are trying to get in touch with Tom. If you'd like to send an to me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) I'll reply, giving you the address that Tom contacted me from in 2008.

August 9th 201202:52:54 AM

What is your name?

Michael Friel

Where are you from?

Previously Wester Drylaw Row, Edinburgh

Comments

Growing up in Drylaw have lot of memories and friends since have lost contact with, Am looking here to see if there is anyone out there that remembers me, had attended St. Davidâ??s Primary School,

August 7th 201209:57:27 PM

What is your name?

David Panton

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

On a gable end in Ferry Road back in the 1970s there was a large, semi-permanent advert for nearby Telectra House Co-op department store. It read 'The uptown store with the downtown look'. This was an odd choice of words as the terms do not belong to UK English and it must have left people baffled, as it did the young me. Does anyone else remember this, or, better still, know of a photo?

August 7th 201202:41:39 PM

What is your name?

Jill Robertson

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Just wanted to say thanks to Don Johnston for his recollections of The Vennel & Brown's Place. I was on the web to try and find out more about my grandfather William Bell Thomson and came across his kind words about Basher Thompson! Unfortunately he died before I was born but I do have a couple of photos of him in his Police uniform.
Thanks

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hi Jill: I received a message from Andy Winstall (Edinburgh) who tells me that he is also related to 'Basher Thomson'. He would like to contact you. Can you send an to me peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I'll know your address and will be able to pass it on to him. Thank you.

don johnston replied 6 years ago

jill i am so pleased i was able to give you a bit of an insite into basher,there are so many tales about basher we could write a book or two,but him and my dad were pals,my dad used to box and now and then basher would drop into browns place for a cup of tea and a chat,mainly about boxing,and whatever i had been up to,basher was a legend around his beat and deserved to be,i dont think there were too many beats where the kids would stop and talk to the local cop,they with basher,he would discuss fitba boxing wrestling athletics etc with us,i wish police were the same today,alas times change.

Cathie (nee Cormack) Luppino, Pennsylvania, USA replied 6 years ago

Hello Jill, I grew up in the Grassmarket and remember your grandfather well. Of course, everybody knew him as "Basher" Thomson. He patrolled the Grassmarket with Andrew Black when I was a wee lassie. There was a police box at the top of the Grassmarket near the West Bow and another at the bottom of the West Port. Glad you wrote, brings back memories of growing up in "The Market".

August 5th 201207:40:55 PM

What is your name?

Colin Shaw

Where are you from?

Moseley |Birmingham

Comments

Re my previous entry my address is colinshaw2@aol.com

Ignore the dot at the end

August 5th 201207:34:20 PM

What is your name?

Colin Shaw

Where are you from?

Moseley, Birmingham

Comments

I wish to contact Frank White of Blackley, North Manchester, regarding the Convent at Liberton as I have information and photos of his great aunt Sister Anthony. Sister Stephen was my aunt. My e-mail address is colinshaw2@aol.com. I have also e-mailed you direct.

August 1st 201205:28:21 AM

What is your name?

isobel grieve

Where are you from?

brisbane Australia

Comments

can Margaret hay and Sandra Denholm please contact me
isabellavever@oz.com.au

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 6 years ago

Hi isabelle,I"m getting your e-mail off to youin a couple of days,and then to peter. It"s been hectic around here, partys for grandkids,and work, always something going look for the mail ok? good hearing from you,lots to catch up on. the best tae ye !!!! margaret (hay)

July 30th 201209:37:03 PM

What is your name?

Y.L. Ho

Where are you from?

Newcastle, Ontario, Canada.

Comments

Sir/Madam:

I really like this guest book. I do not know much history about England
and Scotland except for those studies done in primary and high
schools as well as movies.

I read with interest about the history of RBS. I am so impressed
by the expert preservation exercise of the historical building of RBS.
It is so nice to be able to see all the historical buildings and monuments around the world. The RBS building looks like a castle.

Thank you for sharing the guest book with me.
Best regards,
Newcastle, Ontario, Canada.

meg reilly replied 6 years ago

Hello Yl I am pleased that you like the web page. On here we recall our past and what Edinburgh meant to us while we were growin up, recollections as they say. Have You ever been to Scotland. I dont know much about your country either, only what i have seen in the cinema and on TV. I have a sister who lives in Stratford, Ontario. Regards Meg

July 30th 201208:58:43 AM

What is your name?

Helen Catherine Veal (nee Henderson

Where are you from?

Grew up at No 10 Charlotte Street, now Live in Gauteng South Africa

Comments

I went to leith links primary and then to David Kilpatrick in 1956. I have a Sister Dorothy who now lives in England and a BrotherI Freddy who lives in Primrose Street in Leith. He is also and Elder at South Leith Church. I emigrated to South Africa in 1070 with my 1st husband Frank Gordon, and have been home on many occasions, I have also kept in touch with a few old pals, Christine Munro, Pearl Thompson and Joan Joyce. I would dearly love to hear from any old friends that remember me. Can contact me on facebook (Heelen Catherine Veal) or at thistlesupplies@absamail.co.za

July 30th 201206:17:21 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay NZ

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Hi Meg, yes I did read that post saying you lived in the [Newcraighall] The Village as it was fondly refered as. We left there in 1948 for Bingham and my 2 older brothers and I continued at Newcraighall school. My parents wouldn't let us get the bus as there was a school nearer, Niddrie Mill, so we chose to walk, I walked it there and back for 3 years before moving on to Niddrie Marischal. There was a short cut we would take from the Jewel down a little path that ran along the side of the burn which I think was called the Brunstane Burn, it brought you out onto another track that ran from Brunstane Portobello the village and finished opposite the school. Those were tough days Meg but we are all the better for it, the 3 of us are still kicking around spent quality time with the the one that lives in Edin. We must share names of the people we both knew in the village. Regards Dave NZ

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Hi Meg I met Joe and his 2 sisters on my 2005 trip. I had been in touch with him before I left NZ, we had a few drinks together in the Sheep Heid Duddingston my brother Bill went out went out with one of his sisters a few times, both our mothers were the cleaners at Niddrie Mill School. Yeah the famous tunnel always a few fights with the pies and the cakes, ha! ha! I swear I never hid a girl cake.Joe was living up in Captains Rd. Gilmerton and wasn't in great health when we met, he had breathing problems.Scouts no Meg I was in the Boys Brigade [Newcraighall]Regards Dave NZ

meg reilly replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave you must be very proud haveing these two letters from so long ago. Where you a boy scout? Taling about passing each other in the tunnel, rememinded me about on our way to school the protestant boys used to say to us, are you a pie or a cake and not knowing what they meant we would say a cake, because cakes were nicer than pies. and because we said cake they would hit us and say catholic *******. we soon got the message i became a pie. haha I know the names you mentioned but i remember Joe Gannon best as he was in my class, and I met him when i was living in Kenya, he was in the army as was my ex husband. In Kenya i also met a chap I used to work with in Edinburgh. a small world. Nice talking to you Dave Regards Meg

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 6 years ago

Yes I did Meg on many many occasions, there were a few Calafornian Red woods very large and the bark on them was very soft we used to call them punch trees needless to say we used them as punch bags, great fun. We must have past each other many times through the tunnel, you on your way to St. John's and me going to the Marischal. Did you know the Moohans, they lived in the Jewel Cottages before they moved to Bingham. Charlie [Chic] Bob,Michael, Mary, Jimmy and the oldest one can't remember his name. Bob and I were great friends same age 74 now, don't know if any of them are around now. How about the Devlins and the Gannons all went to St.John's. Re. the photo's if you go to search at the top of the web site for my granddads photos put in William Tyrell and for me Dave McKinlay. Let me know how you get on. Regards Dave NZ

meg reilly replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave I used to walk to school in portobello (St Johns) every day, four times a day, during my days at secondary school. Children nowadays are taken by car or the parents take them. I dont know where to look for your photos on the edin.page. Did you ever play on the wauchope estate, the big house was empty and derelict, we had great fun playing in the woods there. Regards Meg

July 29th 201207:10:25 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay NZ

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

It was great to roll into Edinburgh on 3 July and being met by a few friends and relations after a 10 day cycle trip from London. It was such a lovely site looking from the top of the Soutras towards the city and the Forth a view etched in my memory from my cycling days in the mid 50s and hasn't changed. I am please to report to Meg that her old Niddrie Mains has changed for the better. All the old tenements gone and lovely new houses built with trees along the berms, My only dissapointment was Nidderie Mill School in a derelict state, not that I went there but the memorial to Maj. Gen. Wauchope in front of the school was in a sad state also. Edinburgh your a lovely City and always nice to come back.
Peter thank you for the wee short time I spent with you, was lovely to meet you. Regards Dave McKinlay NZ

Tom Polson replied 6 years ago

Hello Dave Did you live in Bingham Avenue with your Brothers Billy and James who went into the Royal Scots I think. You did a stint in the Black Watch going to Borneo didn't you in the early sixties. James, Billy and yourself were boxers in the Sparta Boxing Club. I lived in 77 Bingham Road did a short spell at the Sparta too. Also going over to the Wauchope estate and raiding the orchards for crab apples and pears. I think I was a bitr younger than James who is the same age as my older sister Margo. Regards Tom Polson

meg reilly replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave nice to have you back and you enjoyed your trip. Niddrie has improved a lot looks quite posh when you google it. I was sad that St Francis RC school has gone. I left you a message before you went telling you i lived in newcraighall at one time and knew a few families from there. I cannot remember whos post it was under. I must look at your pictures that peter has posted. Regards Meg

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Dave. That's quite a journey you've had. You did well to complete the trip to Edinburgh, considering the weather we were having at the time. Thank you for letting me take copies of some of your photos to add to the EdinPhoto web site, including your grandfather's Permit to Enter Leith Docks dated 1915 and the letter sent from Baden Powel to your grandfather, Leader of Leith 1st Scouts.

July 27th 201205:52:58 AM

What is your name?

Tony Henderson

Where are you from?

Canada formerly Edinburgh

Comments

I was checking out the dance Halls my wife and I used to go to one in Portobello on the prom between years 1953 -57. can anyone remember the name of it? On a good night you could hear the waves when they opened the doors.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Tony. Agreed. I got a message from Archie Foley of Joppa, Edinburgh telling me that the dance hall was at the foot of Tower Street and that its name was Inchview Dance Hall. That sounds appropriate, as the island of Inchkeith in the Firth of Forth can be seen when looking NW from Portobello Promenade.

Tony Henderson replied 6 years ago

Peter, just as I opened the replies to my query it hit me name of the Dance Hall was the Inchview! Note: I was too young Then! the marine Gardens were closed at the start of the 1939 War!.

norma ford ( baxter) replied 6 years ago

We used to go to the dancing held in portobello pool on a Satursay night also a good wee hall in tower street.that was in the 50s.

george brodie replied 6 years ago

Tony My Wife is born and bred in porty and the only dance hall she aneI can come up with is the Marine gardens We started going there before the war dancing and twice a week skating .made landing craft there during the war

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Tony. I've now added your question above to the 'Edinburgh Dance Halls - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that more people might read it there and that somebody might come up with an answer.

July 26th 201210:00:34 PM

What is your name?

Joy Rennie (now Cooper)

Where are you from?

Peffermill Road, Craigmillar.

Comments

I lived in Craigmillar from birth until I got married. I went to Peffermill School and Niddrie Marischal School. I left school in 1955. I now live in Plymouth in Devon.

norma (Baxter) Ford replied 5 years ago

I remember a Bobbie Rennie that lived on Peffermill Road I lived in Castle Gardens No 7.

Jim Gates replied 6 years ago

Did you have a brother called Stevie, I think he was a Glazier?

July 25th 201203:04:08 AM

What is your name?

isobel grieve

Where are you from?

brisbane australia

Comments

recollections no 20 margaret willamson (nee hay)
was your auntie aggie and uncle bill clark from no 60 high riggs
if that is the case I lived next door
isabellavever@oz.com.au

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 6 years ago

Hi Isabell, yes,thats me. I remember you,and when a few of us would go tae the wee sweet shop,then cut through the pend,My auntie aggie was aye at her windie,or I"d go get a peice and jam. I hve a lot of recollections,classmates,pals etc--- I have to send Peter my pictures,and more memories, I move in 1960 to calif been home a few times will write to you on your e-mailok? If you go to the schools I am in the picture see schools St. Ignatiaus.I"m 2nd row 5th from right to left a aye had banges. have to let peter know thar as well. good hearing from you.lets recall a few things Eh? best tae you and family margaret:):):)hay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Isobel. Thanks for your comments. I've also added them as 'Recollections 26' on the Tollcross page on the EdinPhoto web site, and I've sent an to Margaret Williamson to let her know about your comments.

July 24th 201207:06:17 PM

What is your name?

Sean Palmer

Where are you from?

Edinburgh now Newcastle upon tyne

Comments

unable to contact Paul thru e mail as is not permitting me due to contact server! ( help anyone ) re previous link re London street primary school, my e mail is sdtdriving@hotmail.com. thanks

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Sean. Can you tell me which Paul it is that you are trying to get in touch with?

July 24th 201206:52:06 PM

What is your name?

Sean Palmer

Where are you from?

originally Edinburgh now Newcastle upon tyne

Comments

looking to get in contact with old pals from London street primary school . `68 to appx `72 when i left area. particularly anyone who remembers Ivan Hunter which was later changed to Ivan Seary or Ceary not sure of correct spelling of surname, he lived with grandparents mostly bottom of rodney street in Broughton,Scot Graham also Guiseppe Amato and Anne marie Amato from broughton. will try and add school photo later.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Sean. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the London Street Primary School Recollections page on the EdinPhoto web site. I'll send you an to let you know if anybody contacts me letting me know how you might be able to get in touch with any of the people that you mention above.

July 22nd 201209:02:47 PM

What is your name?

Wendy Oldfield

Where are you from?

St, Ives, Cambridgeshire, England

Comments

My Mother has an old hand painted cardboard picture taken around 1860's at the Harry Emmens studio at 108 Seel St. corner of Berry St, Liverpool, of a man in a long morning coat carrying a top hat. The picture is not named but we believe it to be a great, great grandfather, however it does have an issue number on the back 13948, is there anyone with the old records from Harry Emmens who can match the number to a name?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Wendy. I know very little about Liverpool photographic studios. However I have done a lot of investigation into Edinburgh studios and a coleague has done a similar expercise for London studios. In our experience, very few (if any) records appear to have survived from most of the early photographic studios. The negative number, often written on the back of a photo in pencil, can be helpful in some cases in providing an approximate date for a photo, but I have never come across any case where a photographer kept a list of negative numbers with cross-references to names. Sorry I'm not able to give you more encouraging news.

July 20th 201203:52:37 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsay

Where are you from?

Captain's Road/Logie Green Gardens - now Perth Australia.

Comments

The photo of the gas / glass works chimneys:
Folks it is quite possible the photo was taken deliberately with that interesting alignment. As I suspect it may have been of a surprise view on a walk up the path on the side of Salisbury Crags. What do we think?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh replied 6 years ago

Hi Patrick. Thanks for your latest suggestion above. I agree. There is a constantly changing view as you walk up the Radical Road and look down on Holyrood. It would not have beendifficult to find the spot where the two chimneys lined up and take the photo from there, so that may well have been what was done. In fact, it now seems that the nearest chimney belonged to Holyrood Brewery beside the glass works, and not to the glass works. I've added your comments to the 'Holyrood Industries' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

July 17th 201212:46:28 PM

What is your name?

Mervyn (clockpostcards)

Where are you from?

Bangor, Gwynedd

Comments

I collect postcards of UK piers and clock towers. Was looking for info about Portobello Pier and did a search for it which brought me to your excellent site. Spent an hour looking round and will return when I have more time.

July 17th 201201:36:44 AM

What is your name?

Alistair Rankine

Where are you from?

Langwarrin Australia (ex Gorgie Road)

Comments

Does anyone remember the mobile shops from the late 50's early 60's. I used to drive the Martins Baker van starting at the bakery in Grove St, my round was Oxgangs,Colinton Mains & Juniper Green. It was great seeing all the houswives coming out to the van, a few asking for "tick" had great fun back then.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Alistair and Edith. It's good to hear from you both again. I've now added your comments as 'Recollections 21 and 22' in the Colinton page in the EdinPhoto web site.

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 6 years ago

Hi Alistair my Mom sister and I lived at #9 Firrhill Loan, it was a brand new housing complex at the time which would have been 1955/56. i remember the vans coming around, there was one that sold everything, there was a small 3 wheeled milk van and also the bread van

July 16th 201208:43:41 PM

What is your name?

Isabella grieve

Where are you from?

brisbane Australia

Comments

I went to Tollcross school does anyone remember Catherine Cheyne,
Sandra denholm.
I have great memories of those days.
I also went to tynecastle school I remeber Eleanor Lockhart.
Thank you for this web page

isabella vever nee grieve replied 6 years ago

re my recollection july 16th sandra denholm reply can you give her my address.thank you

sandra Denholm replied 6 years ago

My god small world.. I too came to Australia, in 1969. Been back to Edinburgh several times... No more High Riggs as we knew it. In fact Tollcross so different.. Dont think I like it... After Tollcross I went to Darroch for 3 years then Boroughmuir for two. Remember so many people from Tollcross school days but no idea where they are now... Only thing.. when my cousin was married in edinburgh soooo many years ago.... his best man was David McDonald... He was in our class... I wasnt at the wedding nor do I have any idea where my cousin Is these days.. Is your hubby Australian or Scottish? I love this web page too. But you are the only one to date I have recognised...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Isabella. Thanks for your . You say that you have great memories of the days when you were at Tollcross and Tynecastle schools. If you would like to write down some of your memories and send them in an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto web site, I can try to find a suitable place on the EdinPhoto web site to include them, and also ask if anybody remembers you from your schooldays.

July 16th 201202:21:38 PM

What is your name?

JOE JORDAN

Where are you from?

LIBERTON EDINBURGH

Comments

Hi Peter me again, I went to a film show two weeks ago in the Southside Community Centre celebrating 25 Years. There were two films shows, one mostly about the cinemas in the southside which I wasn't really interested in. The second film was about the destruction of the Old Southside in the 1960s "Pull It Doon". I didn't realise that there was collusion between the City Council ( Tory) and the University of Edinburgh. The idea was that there was to be a six lane highway coming from Liberton feeding somehow into Dalkieth Road,down St.Leonard's Street, down the Pleasance over Jeffrey Street over the the Railway into Leith Street culminating in a large roundabout at Elm Row. Incidentally only the roundabout ever got built,true Edinburgh style. The University was to take over all the property up to the proposed highway and the small area of land between the Highway and the Queen's park was propably to be landscaped or used for upmarket busnesses. For this grandiose plan the city fathers by this time Labour under Provost Kane uprooted almost 70,000 people plus all the industry which served the wider community. We were scattered to the four winds and I would say that 99% of the industry just disappeared. The wider repercussions appeared to be that a lot of the larger construction firms in Edinburgh must have relied on the Old Southside for work because they vanished also. By the early 1970s there was really no manual work to speak of. I used to think it strange when going to work in the mornings that I only saw females on there way to work. Now I'm not saying that change would not have taken place eventually, but what you get are all those stupid councillors. saying they made a mistake. I'd say that was an understatement.

JOE JORDAN replied 6 years ago

Hi Peter Me again in response to your replies. I would hazard a guess that only about 5 per cent of the industry from the Old Southside relocated the rest just got swept away. If you compare the effects with the 1929 clearances most of the businesses relocated within the locality so there was no real loss. I would say that the vast majority of us in the Southside walked to work. To be suddenly confronted with long bus journeys was a shock to the system. I know it added about two and a half hours to my working day.As far as the development grant was concerned that was most apparent when Willie Ross was Secretary of State for Scotland. He sure had it in for Edinburgh but poor Leith was in a bad way and desperately needed some sort of help.

Peter Stubbs (Ediinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Joe. You mentioned the decline in industry in Edinburgh. It seems to have been declining for most of the time since I arrived here, almost 50 years ago. I believe that when I first arrived in Edinburgh, almost all of Scotland (except Edinburgh) had Development Status, so there were strong financial incentives for businesses to set up somewhere outside Edinburgh or else leave Edinburgh. I carried out a personal photography project in the 1990s, photographing people at work around the city. (I've added a small proportion of the photos from this project to the EdinPhoto web site; more to be added later, perhaps.) Even as recently as the 1990s, there seemed to be a far wider range of industries operating in Edinburgh than we have today.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Joe. Thanks for your comments above. I settled in Edinburgh in 1963, having moved here from Yorkshire on leaving school. Aroound the late-1960s I remember there being several plans for Edinburgh which fortunately did not go ahead. One was adding a high tower to the George Hotel in George Street. Another was the creation of an Inner City Ring Road. It would have run above the Water of Leith between Canonmills and Stockbridge, and past the house that I was living in at the time. The road plans that you mention were part of this scheme.

July 16th 201207:59:24 AM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith

Where are you from?

Strathdale, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Comments

Want to thank Sandy Cameron for that picture of the Cafe and the Sweet Shop in Lothian Road in the 1960's - Opposite the Usher Hall. This did bring back many happy memories, Had quite few very tasty bacon rolls in that wee cafe, but had forgotten about this. Although hadn't forgotten about the wee sweety shop there, often visited it with my mother over the years. The couple who ran it were such a lovely friendly pair, sadly I can' t at the moment recall their name. This was one of the shops you could take your bag of sugar, if you managed to save any during the war and would then get some sweets as part exchange, when they had any stock in. Never thought I'd see a picture of these places. Just up from there my husband got his first bicyle so this too was a happy memory for him. Many thanks Sandy for sharing this and bringing these lovely memories back to us.On mentioning cafe names does anyone remember the Cafe Honeydew in West Maitland Street on the righthand side before you reached Haymarket. It was our special Cafe, which we'd go to when we were courting, for a special treat on Christmas Day and have a lovely Mixed Grill and then usually go to the Gaumont Cinema after this,Happy Days!!

rosemary craig shariff replied 6 years ago

Hello Peter, Rosemary from Canada I have been on the road traveling across Canada...but try to log on whenever I find a hot spot. Re. Avril's comments re cafe in Lothian Road.... The Sandwich Bar....was run by Sarah Armstrong, son Gordon. The Honeydew I remember well, owned and operated by Italo Cavaroli. Great coffee

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Avril. It's good to read more of your memories of Edinburgh. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Cafes' and to the 'Lothian Road Cafe' pages in the Recollection section of the EdinPhoto web site. If you'd like to see them there, please go to the EdinPhoto Home Page, then follow the "What's New" link to get to the pages that I've updated on the site today.

July 15th 201207:17:01 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsay

Where are you from?

Captains Road and Logie Green (now in Perth, Western Australia)

Comments

Peter, re: John Martin's query on the tall chimney in the gas works on New St.
Looks to me like it is the one and the map shows a big chimney of over 300 ft in the centre of the gas works site.
Hope this helps Patrick.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Patrick. Thanks for your observations on the tall chimney in the old photo. That's very helpful. I agree with your coment and have now added them, together with an enlargement of the 'Edinburgh Gas Works' section of the 1891 map to the page on the EdinPhoto web site that has the old 'Holyrood Industry' photo. I've also sent an to John Martin who provided that photo, to let him know about your comments.

July 14th 201208:40:36 AM

What is your name?

ANGELA DOWNIE NEE LANCASHIRE

Where are you from?

POTTERS BAR, HERTS THEN WEST MAINS EDINBURGH

Comments

I LIVED IN WEST MAINS FROM 1957 UNTIL GETTING MARRIED, MOST OF THE CHILDREN WENT TO SCIENNES PRIMARY THEN ON TO DARROCH OR BOROUGHMUIR. ON THE 6TH JULY I HELD A RE-UNION FOR SOME OF THE GUYS AND GALS, AT THE MINTO HOTAL. 26 OF US SPENT FROM 4-11PM CATCHING UP ON THE PAST 50 YEARS!!!!!! IT REALLY WASN'T LONG ENOUGH SO WE WILL BE DOING ALL AGAIN AT THE END OF AUGUST SO THAT LINDSAY BROADBENT CAN MEET UP WITH OLD PALS.HE WASN'T ABLE TO ATTEND LAST WEEK DUE TO BUSINESS COMMITTMENTS.

I HAVE RECEIVED PHONE CALLS AND E-MAILS SAYING HOW MUCH THEY ENJOYED GOING BACK IN TIME TO THEIR HAPPY CHILDHOODS AT WEST MAINS.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Angela: I have more info to pass on to you from Phil Anderson. Please send me an then I'll send the info to you. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again ANgela. I've just received a message for you from Phil ANderson, who writes: ""I am a bit younger than Angela, but I also have happy childhood memories from West Mains. I lived in Rankin Drive. I remember Ethel Davie as she used to take me out in my pram, I believe, with her pals when I was a baby. Maybe Angela was one of these pals.) The last time I saw Ethel was about 1982 when she was working in the Mid Yoken Pub at East Craigs, Corstorphine. I think she lived out that way."

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Angela. Thanks for the message. It sounds as if your reunions are being appreciated. I've now added a comment about your latest reunion to the 'Darroch School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

July 13th 201211:42:14 AM

What is your name?

James Rafferty

Where are you from?

Falkirk

Comments

Hi Peter, Regards the post from John Martin, cant help with the photo but i worked in the holyrood brewery from 1959 until just before it closed so if i can be of any help to john i would be more than happy.
Keep up the good work
Cheers
James

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi James. Thanks for the message that you posted above. It's good to hear from you again. I've now sent you an giving you John Martin's address, and I've added your offer of help as 'Reply 3' beneath John Martin's photo of 'Industry in the Holyrood District' on the EdinPhoto web site.

July 12th 201206:16:14 PM

What is your name?

Mark Connelly

Where are you from?

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Comments

I have a W. & M. DUNCAN LTD. Sweet box that my Gran had, she has told me that it contained Fry's Cream.

The box is cardboard about 6" x 4", and has a picture of 5 children sitting in a field, and the picture is tilted "HIGHLAND LADDIES".

Could someone if possiable contact me if they have any info about this box.

Thank you Mark
.mark@sky.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Mark. Thanks for your message. That sound like an interesting box that you have. If you are able to scan the cover and the image to me, I could add it to the EdinPhoto web site and ask if anybody knows anything about it. Please me if you'd like me to do that. peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

July 8th 201203:29:23 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Born Grassmarket, now live in PA., USA

Comments

Browsing once again....haven't heard back from Margaret (Hay). Did you receive the e-mail I sent you? I made a copy of the St. Ignatius Primary photo (your brother Robert is in it). ISend me your address by e-mail and I will post it to you). Also, just another silly memory...who remembers going to "Casey's" sweetie shop on Lauriston Place from St. Ignatius for what we called "crumbs". Penny sweeties scraped from the bottom of the huge sweetie jars. I brought a couple of them back with me to USA, use them for storing spaghetti! How about Murray's the Baker's (Tollcross) for our cream cookies or a buttery roll for our play piece? Aye, those were the days, eh? Hello to Stewart and Lorna Connolly in Fort William...how's the weather up there?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

Hello Margaret, We live in northwestern PA, near Erie. We're about 100 miles from Niagara Falls.

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 7 years ago

Hi cathie,I didne ferget you,will write to you on your e-mail ok?which part of PA do you live? send me your phone # and I"ll gie ye a jingle best tae and family magaret:):):)

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Cathie. Thanks for your message above. I've now added your comments to the 'St Ignatius School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I hope you will be able to make contact with Margaret. It might be a good idea for you to post a reply to your message in this guest book, telling Margaret and others what your address is, in case anybody would like to send a message to you.

July 7th 201202:52:28 PM

What is your name?

george brodie

Where are you from?

bonnyrigg

Comments

g.brodie@btinternet.com Please forgive my ignorance. How do my relatives in Ontario access this (alladins cave ) of a site

george brodie replied 7 years ago

Thank you Peter I have enjoyed the site for a couple of years now and now the young members of my brother in laws family are eager to explore on his behalf I am 90 myself and spend most of my laptop time here Many thanks

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi George. Wherever your relatives are living, if they have Internet access they should be able to find the site at www.edinphoto.org.uk and if they have anything that they would like to be added to the site, they can send an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

July 7th 201202:31:11 PM

What is your name?

M A Wilson Barnes

Where are you from?

Kirkcaldy Fife

Comments

Have just acquired this very OLD photograph taken outside FREUCHIE Primary School of my 3-older Brothers. (Approx--1923 or there abouts??)
Name on the back is D&W Prophet-59 Wellgate & 23 High St Dundee.
Photo is quite small, now looking forward to having this enlarged--!!!
Exciting to see this after such a long period of time. I am in my 80's so precious memories for me to witness. Mrs M Wilson Barnes

+Margaret Chorney (Oliver) replied 6 years ago

hello M. Barnes- noticed you are from Fife. Last I heard of my cousin- (a long time ago) he was in Fife. His name is Thomas Fairgrieve. Would appreciate any information you could provide. Keep up the good work on the computer. Kindest regards9YBH

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi. Some of the early school photos taken by D&W Prophet seem to be good quality and in good condition despite their age. I hope you will be successful in getting an enlargement from your photo.

July 6th 201201:54:40 AM

What is your name?

Mrs Shayne Cocks

Where are you from?

Sydney, Australia

Comments

I was a member of the Society in 2004-2006, and had a great time. I learn't alot about photography and socialising with all the members. Keep photographing and have fun from all the way from Australia...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Shayne. Thanks for the message - I remember meeting you with Mike at EPS.

July 5th 201211:24:44 PM

What is your name?

Bob Graichen

Where are you from?

New Baltimore, Michigan, U.S.A.

Comments

Excellent website!

July 4th 201208:33:51 PM

What is your name?

Noreen Mason

Where are you from?

originally Edinburgh now Harrogate

Comments

Was delighted to find Ovinius Davis mentioned as I have just received a photo of my gt aunt taken by him and it gives me a better idea of the date

July 4th 201202:44:21 PM

What is your name?

Giselle McAndrew nee Houston

Where are you from?

England

Comments

I was interested in the walking pictures subject as I have a photo of my late father Ian Houston, walking to or from the Hotel he worked in as a bell boy, in his uniform. The Hotel was off the Royal Mile. He was approx age 14 around 1930/32.It has written on the back Walking Pictures. The ref., no, is on the front right side, looks like x42x.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Giselle. Thanks for your message and for sending me a link to the walking picture that you describe above. I've now added your picture to the 'Walking Pictures' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

July 4th 201208:19:17 AM

What is your name?

yvonne cain

Where are you from?

sydney australia

Comments

can anyone remember a teacher at royston school call miss molly walsh she was a very good friend of my mum's

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

H Yvonne. Thanks for your message. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your question, asking if anybody remembers Miss Molly Walsh, to the 'Royston School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

July 2nd 201209:18:19 PM

What is your name?

John Dixon.

Where are you from?

Bridgnorth, Shropshire.

Comments

Have a large (2600) postcard collection of Bridgnorth and the surrounding areas which include 35 different Bridgnorth Phillimore postcards - list can be provided - but trying to find out how many different postcards were produced by Phillimore of Bridgnorth and surrounding areas.
Purchased the book by John Astolat hoping that some idea may be included but nothing given - does anyone know of any other books on Phillimore please. Found Astolats book very interesting - but only what can be found on the net. Cheers and thks - John.

John Dixon replied 7 years ago

Many thanks Peter - really appreciate your reply - will check out situation and revert. Many thanks again - John

Peter Stubbs, Edinburgh replied 7 years ago

Hi John. Donald E Beets of Letchworth produced a listing of Philimore cards in 2003, but so far as I know it was published and I don't now have his contact details. However his list includes 33 Phillimore postcards of Shropshire (32 of them being of Bridgenorth). His Shropshire cards are Nos 121, 148, 326, 464, 465, 465 (different), 478, 507, 511, 511, 512, 522, 524, 529, 554, 564, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 614, 615, 623, 624, 624 (different), 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 657 and un8. If you'd like to know anything more about any of these postcards, please me: peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

June 30th 201204:51:13 PM

What is your name?

june robertson wood

Where are you from?

california

Comments

this is to Tam,,was on the old leithers site,,Oh my, if its you who lost your son,,,am so so sorry....Life can be very hard,my thoughts are with you and your family,,,Am sure all on Peters site feel the same way,,,take care,,,

meg reilly replied 7 years ago

Sorry to hear your trajic news Tam Wilma and Rayanne.

Tom, Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Thank you Peter and June Yes my son aged 39 years old and Rayannes father died suddenly on Fathers Day 2012 We are all still in shock and disbelief but hold onto the belief that we will all meet again.He went to sleep and did not awaken.Our family thank you for your kind thoughts and compassion on this terrible tragedy Tom,Wilma Rayanne and the rest of the McLuskey and Rennie families

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello Tam. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son. I was not aware of the news until I read the message above from June. I hope that you and your family will be able to support each other and come to terms together with the loss. - Peter

June 29th 201211:18:24 PM

What is your name?

Angus Marshall

Where are you from?

Leith, Edinburgh

Comments

The inflatable gym was called the "Barracuda Air Hall". Wexler taught Applied Mechanics.

Ruth McClounnan replied 7 years ago

`Hi Angus. I'm from Leith now Los Angeles. Go into www.oldleither.com website...you may find contacts there. Cheers Ruth

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Angus. Thanks for your comments above. I've now added them to the 'Ainslie Park Secondary School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

June 29th 201202:07:15 PM

What is your name?

Lydia Tumblety nee Lydia Reynolds

Where are you from?

Graham Street Leith

Comments

Went to Bonnington Road School, then David Kilpatricks. Love looking at all
the old Leith pictures.

Ruth McClounnan replied 7 years ago

Lydia, I'm an oldleither , go into the website www. oldleither.com you are sure to meet someone on there...Good luck

Lydia Tumblety nee Reynolds replied 7 years ago

If anyone was born in 1951 and went to the above schools or stayed in Graham Street,please get in touch. I was also best friend with Doreen Lumsden and still am.

June 28th 201202:49:50 PM

What is your name?

scott macleod formerly peter baldwin

Where are you from?

originally leith but now dumfries

Comments

i'm 67 now but i lived in redhall childrens from 8 till i was 15.
any old redhallers out there?lt4j

Tommy Hawkes replied 6 years ago

I was incarcerated at Redhall 1950-51. No fond memories except for the support of the other kids there. The staff were mean, particularly the female wardens. Whipping on the back of the bare legs was their favourite method. The more you danced out of reach of the whip, the more severe the beating. Lovely place. Cromwell should have destroyed it forever. Below, from your own site, more about the place. Redhall House was a Children's Home from 1944 until at least the 1970s. It lies close to the Water of Leith at Slateford, in its own grounds with some mature trees, now on the western edge of the Craiglockhart estate. It is now, in 2004, a Training Centre for City of Edinburgh staff. UPDATE House For Sale Redhall House is now being put up for sale. It is a B-listed property, built in 1758, that stands in its own large grounds. It is expected to sell for about £2m, possibly to a developer, to be converted into flats. The name Redhall dates back to the 13th century, and is believed to refer to the original Red Hall Tower built from local sandstone that was stormed by Cromwell in 1650. Edinburgh Evening News: August 2, 2007: p.18.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Scott. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Redford House Children's Home - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I hope that you will be able to get in touch with some of the people that you knew during your stay at the Home.

Ruth McClounnan replied 7 years ago

Scott, if you go into www.oldleither.com you might get in contact with people you know. Good Luck from Ruth an oldleither

June 24th 201203:49:40 AM

What is your name?

Cathie (nee Cormack) Luppino

Where are you from?

Born Edinburgh now live in PA., USA

Comments

Hi Peter, I found the list of photographers in Old Edinburgh on the website. I have a "pair" of photos. One is my grandmother, the other is my grandfather. They were obviously taken the same day at A. Dunbar & Co., 39 South Bridge, Edinburgh with the second address being A. Dunbar & Co., 26 Jamaica Street, Glasgow. Must be circa 1900 or thereabouts? They are done in the sepia tone and are lovely. I have one of my great-grandparents with my father. Unfortunately there is no photograher ID (this is a copy) but word was passed to us that it was taken in Portobello, circa 1927. The other one I have is a studio photo of my mother with her cousin, must also be circa 1927. The back of the photo is marked POST CARD with space for comments and space for address. There is a square box in the corner, apparently for placement of a stamp. Any comments? Cathie

Catyhie Cormack Luppino replied 7 years ago

Peter,thanks for your reply and thanks for this website, I love it! Keep up the good work!! Cathie

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Cathie (This is the final part of my reply.) Many photographers, including several in Edinburgh printed their studio portraits in postcard format. i.e. printed onto card with a 'POSTCARD' heading, division down the centre of the card and stamp box in the upper right corner - mainly between about 1910 and 1940, but right up to about the 1970s in the case of Jerome. In my experience, very few of these photos appear to have actually been sent through the post as poetcards.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Cathie. I'm sending you this reply in separate parts because the Guest Book will not allow me to split a reply into separate paragraphs! In the 1920, Portobello was a popular holiday resort. There were several studios there, some open only during the summer months.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Cathie. Thanks for telling me about your family photos. 1. A Dunbar & Co had studios at 39 South Bridge Edinburgh from 1897 until 1907 and at 25 Jamaica Street Glasgow from 1895 until 1913.

June 22nd 201201:20:48 PM

What is your name?

Christine Boyle

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

I saw a message from Janey Hynds, Janey was in my class at St Ninians Primary She lived in Pieshill Square East or West cannot remember which one was which. My Grandmother lived in the other square from Janey and I was in the narrow street Restalrig Road South Willowbrae end. I went on to St Anthony's secondary school in Leith. I remember the Annexe and the Main School. A nice memory is the crusty bread with hot chips or crisps inside the bread for lunch. On a recent trip home to Scotland I went to look at St Anthony's and the Annexe is now some very nice looking apartments. Hi Janey, get in touch if you see this.

Norma Ford replied 5 years ago

hi Christine sorry to be so late in replying to you. Yes mac is my nephew. It is quite some time since we last saw them all as we don't do long trips these days ( it's an age thing Ha Ha ) callum was married this year Cathie was over the wedding. Do you still live in Victoria Nice to be in touch cheers Norma

annie smiles replied 6 years ago

Hi Christine, just browsing through the memories. I think you were the older sister of Anna. She was my younger sister,Diana's Wee pal. I met up with Jannie and her sister Tricia and Betty a couple of years ago on a very sad occasion, Joyce Higgins's funeral in December 2010. I went to Norton Park school but all the kids shared that walk down Smokey Brae to the various schools. Do you remember me?Annie.

James McEwan replied 6 years ago

Christine, hello, I remember you from my time at St Ninian's and St Anthony's. Other names I remember were Beryl Parker, Maria Mackenzie, Johnnie Pearson...I could go on but I won't, it's good to hear from someone after all these years. All the best.

Norma Ford replied 7 years ago

Hi Christine .Yes I am Mac's Aunt. I met up with your mum and Aunt Cathie last time we were home. They really are apair and that's a nice place they have in Bingham.We did meet up with you one of the times we were through at at Macs If I mind right we were in your house I think you had two houses together. Great to be in touch Cheers Norma

Norma Ford replied 7 years ago

hi Christine.I met you some years ago when Bill and I visited my nephew Malcolm Baxter (your cousin)We are still in S.A. Norma

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Christine. Thanks for your message above. I've now added most of your comments to the 'St Ninian's Primary School' and the 'St Anthony's Secondary School' recollecitons pages on the EdinPhoto web site. I've also posted a message below Janey's comments on the Piershill recollectionspage of the site to let Janey know that you and two other of her old friends would like to contact her. I hope she finds the message there.

June 19th 201209:10:00 AM

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dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

brisbane qld. australia

Comments

browsing again, i think not far from the deep sea cafe was the union grill, it served a wonderful mixed grill, but from memory it was pretty expensive, and you had to save upfor it,also there was a chain of rest. called .crawfords, are they still around

dorothy finlay,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. Thanks for your memories which I've now added to the 'Edinburgh Cafes and Restaurant Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. You asked about Crawford's Restaurants. Unfortunately there are none left in Edinburgh now.

June 17th 201204:13:25 PM

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Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

First, Happy Fathers and Granpas day You have a great day gramps with all the people who know and love you and a happy happy Fathers and granpas day to everyone out there who are celebrating this day today
All our love and best wishes The McLuskey Family

June 13th 201209:02:30 PM

What is your name?

Dave Ferguson

Where are you from?

Blairgowrie

Comments

Hi Peter thanks for your help in contacting Paul Sutherland, I have now made contact with his father John, great talking to him. Your guestbook is just full of good letters and info.
Dave

Avril Finlayson Smith (nee Young) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave! Just noticed your comment about Mr. Henderson being your favourite teacher at Royston, would have to agree with you, I felt the same about him, he did tell some wonderful stories, especially at the services in the big hall,Field Marshall Montgomery was one of his favourites. Wonder if you remember him always saying if he had to leave the class for long (and in the summer when the window was open into the corridor) he'd look in and say "Work For The Night Is Coming"? By the way you didn't happen to have a sister Margaret, I know she had a younger brother but just can't remember his name. thought it was John maybe you were related! I used to live in Crewe Place by the way. Nice to hear someone else speaking about my favourite teacher, hope I might hear from you. I also knew a lass called Jinty but don't suppose she would be the one I knew, she went to Granton Baptist like my husband and I did. Regards, Avril.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Dave. Thanks for your latest reply below. I've now added your memories of Mr Henderson and the stories that he told to the 'Royston School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Dave Ferguson replied 7 years ago

Hi Connie, yes I went to Royston School,had agreat time there my favourite was Mr Henderson he could tell great stories,I remember him telling us a story about the cormorant fishermen in China,it was so exciting that Jinty my wife and I had a wonderfull holiday there the fishermen being one of the highlights.Regarding Harry Hammersley cant say I know him. Did you live in the same stair as the Johnston twins.Sorry for being late in answering. Cheers for now Dave

connie replied 7 years ago

Dave, did you go to Royston School? I lived at 1 Granton Medway. Did you know a Harry Hammersley W.Gr.Rd? my late brother's best pal. Thanks for all the wonderful memories of Granton - a wee bit far from here, Norfolk Island, Sth Pacific.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave. Thanks for lettin gme know that you had been successful in contacting Paul's father. I've been encouraged to see that several people seem to have made contact with long-lost friends and families over the past few days.

June 13th 201204:08:34 PM

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Kathleen Lithgow

Where are you from?

Ratho

Comments

I read with interest in your Cannonmills page a reference regarding a cafe in the 1960's. It belonged to my grandad Frederick Burns and was called Cannonmills Cafe. The writer had fond memories of being served a mean fish and chips from my uncle Ted who later took over from my grandad. I have great memories from visiting the cafe as a child.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Kathleen. Thanks for your message above, about your family's fish & chip shop at Canonmills, Edinburgh. I've now added your comments to the 'Canonmills Recollections' page on the EdinPHoto web site.

June 13th 201201:49:14 PM

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Dave McKinlay NZ

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Peter many thanks for this web site through it you have brought me in contact with the daughter of a very good cycling buddy, we cycled throughout Scotland in the late 50s. and after both serving overseas in the army He eventualy went to Canada and I came to NZ. We lost contact. When I posted a message about his where abouts I received the sad news he died. His Canadian born daughter now living in Scotland contacted me 3 weeks ago again thanking me for being a good friend of her dad, I think she wanted to learn more about her dad in his teenage years. Tomorrow I leave NZ for the UK cycling from Guildford to Edinburgh and to my delight she is joining me in Lauder on the last part of the leg into the city where we will finish at St. Giles Cathedral. The route up the A68 is a road her father and I cycled many many times. Although the road has changed very much since the late 50s it's going to be a real joy to do it with her. I leave Guildford on 23 June and should reach St. Giles between 12 & 1pm 3 July . Anyone that contributes to this Guestbook and is in the area at that time please come and say hello.
Thanks Peter.Regards Dave NZ.

May 13th 201210:14:43 PM

What is your name?

Tam Mc Luskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC. Canada

Comments

Dave McKinlay,my friend, I just watched your video interview on Google David McKinlay tvnz3 from New Zealand it was very moving and it was very obvious that you were feeling the shock and sadness of what had occurred and everyone out there on Edin.Guestbook should look this video up and watch it,,as a good friend of this website was involved You take care my friend and we will talk later
Tam McLuskey

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Thank you Tom for those kind words. Had great support from around the area this being a very small rural town just about everyone knows each other and they have been very supportive to all involved.Regards Dave

May 13th 201201:01:43 PM

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Pat Reid

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi Peter

Regarding Greenfield, Photographers, Edinburgh. On the 1911 census for 5a Annandale Street, Edinburgh, there are listed Edward and Mary Ann Greenfield with family including Eliza, John (photographic engraver), Samuel (Photographic Canvasser), William (Photographer) and James Edward Greenfield (son of Eliza also a Photographer), Florence with daughter Mary Ann and son John. The Photographers are all designated as working "at home".

Florence is my tenuous link to the Greenfields as she was married to John Anderson from whom she was separated as early as 1911. John Anderson later married into our family.

It was great to see all the information about the Greenfields on Edinphoto. The photographs are super.

Keep up the good work.

Pat Reid, Edinburgh

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Pat. Thanks for the further info about the Greenfield family and their photography. I've now added comments from your message above to the "Greenfield" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

May 11th 201203:00:43 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Hello Cathie(Cormack)Luppino. I remember the Grants but can only remember Josephine (Joey ) I know there was another girl but cant recall her name. I recall mrs meechans shop if its the same one as my mother used to get tick of her when she was hard up which was quite often..Cheers.

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

Hello Cathie i remember Helen Donachie and the Bains there was Ella Bain and Walter the mum and Dad and the kids Alec. Michael, Olive, and later on the late arrival was Sascha i remember when Olive got marriesd,us kids waiting outside for her to get into her car and throw the pourout.Do you remember Rosari Nesbit who lived up the same stair as the Bains and twins could@Grace Innes and the King twlns couldnt tell them apart and Patsy McGuire her brother still lives in Drumdryan Street

Cathie Cormack Luppino replied 7 years ago

Hi June, I don't think Joan had a sister but I will find out. Didn't Margaret and Norrie Kippee belong the Canongate? Did you know them or anybody from the Grassmarket or West Port? .Cathie

junerobertsonwood replied 7 years ago

Hi Cathie,,by chance did Joan Gormley have a sister names Cathie,,We sure are all spread out are we not,,i am from the bottom of the Canongate, now in California,,,Cheers,,,

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

Hello Margaret, Thanks for responding. The Grants were Janet, Joey, James and Alison. Janet and I came to USA on the same plane. She went to Washington DC area, I went to New Jersey. (that was a long time ago). Janet and Helen Donachie ended up marrying two brothers. Janet and her husband have retired in North Carolina. Helen and her husband are in Texas. We remain good friends to this day. I believe Ellen Meechan went to Canada. I knew a couple of the Bains, one married Joan Gormley. Do you remember Joan? Your "tick" comment kind of put a smile on my face...those were tough times after the war...but our parents persevered and worked very hard. Cathie

May 10th 201211:54:46 PM

What is your name?

Betty Moir (nee Drysdale)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh (now Markham, Ontario, Canada)

Comments

My family moved to Dean Park Street in 1935 and I went to Flora Stevensons school until I was 15. We were evacuated to Fife but only last six weeks. We started out on the lower floors until qualifiying, then went to the next floor and when we finally reached the top floor we were into different periods for each class..
I worked at the Transport & General Workers Union at their office on Victoria street for 7 years before emigrating to Canada in 1954. Would love to hear from any of the people who went to Floras.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Betty: Thanks for your message about Flora Stevenson school, above. I've now added your memories to the "Flora Stevenson Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site. Can you send an to me, so that I'll know your address and will be able to contact you if anybody sends any messages to me about Flora Stevenson's that I think might interest you? Thanks. peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

May 10th 201202:18:59 PM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC.Canada

Comments

Peter I just found an input on East Thomas Street Recollections from a Robert Baptie who grew up in East Thomas Street ( Chinatown) and now lives in Shannon Lake BC.Canada the same area that I live in over here in Canada,could you either send him my E.Mail address or send his to me so I can get in touch with him,as it appears he lived in Chinatown around the same time as I did and I would really like to get in touch with him Tom

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tom. I've sent you an , giving the address of Robert Baptie.

May 8th 201202:47:57 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

London

Comments

Growing up in Drumdryan St Tollcross back in the 40's my best friend was a girl named Davina Anderson, she lived in No13 I lived in No7.Because of the way the tenements were built Davina and since we both lived on the top floor we could knock on the wll to each other which was the signal we wanted to talk and then we would get a chair to stand on push open the skylight window and have a wee chat all we could see was our heads. Maggie Davina'sMum was my Mother's close friend and being a bit older than my Mum she had two teenage daughters Nancy and Dolly.I remember Dolly was always in demand as she could play the piano its surprising how many of these little flats had piano.and how many people could play them.great sing songs went on around the piano but what I remember most the hush that would fall when Dolly played the Warsaw Concerto its funny how I always remambered the name of that ,no one ever complained about he noise, one more thing I always remember when Davina's Dad came home on leave , he would make us dolls furniture out of empty match boxes.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Maargaret. Thanks for posting your message above. I've now also added it to the 'Tollcross' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

Hello Margaret, I belonged the Grassmarket but some of my good friends lived in Tollcross. Do you remember the Grants and the Donachies? (Drumdryan Street) Also Ellen Meechan was in my class at St. Ignatius and St. Thomas' (her Auntie had the shop across from the P.O.) She lived on Tarvit Street. Did you know the McPartlins from Lochrin Terrace?

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret,,do u remember a family in Tollcross,,father had a taxi,,two daughters,,Nancy and diana,,,Still in touch with Diana....Small world ? Cheerio for the now,,,JUNE...

May 7th 201204:46:38 AM

What is your name?

Cathie Luppino (nee Cormack), Pennsylvania, USA

Where are you from?

Born/raised in the Grassmarket, Edinburgh ( now live in PA, USA)

Comments

I've read with much interest notes posted about the Grassmarket. A few of the names I remember well. My 2 sisters and their families live Edinburgh and we still blether about old times in the "Market" . I worked for The North British Rubber Company in Fountainbridge (by that time it had been bought over by U.S. Royal). I worked in the office there, but my Dad worked in the mill, starting as a young boy and retiring in his late years. He was born in the tenement building next to the wee church at the top of the Kings Stables Road, as seen in the ever- popular photo of the castle taken from The Vennel steps. I remember the Beehive Inn, right across the road from us. Who remembers the big Bonfires between Heriot Bridge and Castle Wynd?. If anyone is interested, there are some memorable photos in the issues of the "Edinburgh Then" books (I think published by the Scotsman)? Someone told me a long time ago that you can take your heart out of Scotland but you can never take Scotland out of your heart. Too true!!!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Cathy and hello Avril. I've now added your latest comments about living in The Grassmarket to the 'Grassmarket Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Cathy. I've checked, but unfortunately I don't have a more recent address for Isobel. Sorry about that.

Cathie Cormack Luppino replied 7 years ago

Peter, I found a couple of people I knew from school days. Page 27 in the guest book. Margaret Slattery and Isobel O'Neill Werner. Would you have an up-dated e-mail address for Isobel? Thanks. Cathie

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino, Pennsylvania USA replied 7 years ago

Hello Avril, well, thanks so much for responding to my comments. I lived at #25 Grassmarket, which is a short distance from the bottom of the Vennell steps. Gerry Cozzi lived in the first stair to your right from the Vennel. I think that was #17 (The Flynns and the Devlins lived in that stair too, good friends with my Mum,Dad and Granny).Gerry's sister and family also lived there. Her name was Mrs. Fagan. She worked in Gerry's. Gerry's ice cream shop was between #17 and # 25. The Beehive was directly across from #25. My Mum and Dad did odd jobs for MrMrs. Fairley, in between the other jobs that they had. People had to work really hard in those days. My sister lived in #25 when she first got married. Her first daughter would probably be the same age as your child. Wouldn't it be funny if you actually knew her?! Thanks for responding to my message, it was lovely to hear from you. Hope to hear from you again. Cathie

Avril Finlayson Smith replied 7 years ago

Dear Cathie,Thought you'd be interested to hear that my husband Tom and I lived in 8 Grassmarket in 1957 on the second floor which you can see from many pictures taken of the building.For a long time ours were the only window that was white. We bought this place from my boss Mr Black of H.G, Black and Sons, China Merchants, his main shop was further up the road,he bought the 2 warehouses below the flats, so had to take the flats too. One was being vacated by a family of Mum and Dad and 5 children, it was only a room and kitchen. We bought it, then did it all up, hence the nice painted windows.Have many happy memories of the people who lived in the Grassmarket. When our son was born it was amazing the money that was left in his pram when we had to leave it outside to go into shops there like Gerries for rolls,that was the custom in these days to do with a new baby to put a silver coin in the pram or in their hand, so even with many on the doll there, they were very generous. By the way the Beehive was up the road from this building not opposite, think it was Baxendales the Ironmongers that was opposite the building. On our 1st visit back we visited our first home there, it was then one flat the two seperate ones made into one and the shared toilet made into a lovely modern bathroom. It was so kind of the owner to let us see through her house.Hope this is of some interest to you Cathie, by the way my Grandpa and an aunt also worked in the Rubber Mill too. Kind Regards from Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. Avril.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Cathie. Thanks for posting your message above. I've now also added your memories to 'The Grassmarket' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that others will be able to read them there.

May 7th 201212:38:21 AM

What is your name?

Tam Mc Luskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC. Canada

Comments

We have just lost a truly great man a hero to many people especially Leith people,, Malcolm McKenzie who I had the honor and priveledge of knowing and calling my friend,he died of cancer but he fought it like he fought everything in life with everything he had,He had many great fights most memorable the fights he had with Dick McTaggert to name just one of many. you will be missed my friend but never forgotten RIP Malky
Tam McLuskey your friend

JUNE ROBERTSON WOOD replied 7 years ago

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS CHUM,,SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT GUY,,,

May 2nd 201204:11:35 AM

What is your name?

Margaret Chorney (Oliver)

Where are you from?

Saskatoon-Saskatchewan-Canada

Comments

Former resident of Sighthill (Parkhead Ave.) Families I recall -Fraser-Mason-Hadley-Sinclair-Groat-Cameron-Tertaglia-Souness-Kempsel-and not forgetting the Major and his beautiful flower garden. Attended Murrayburn school and Leith academy. My recollections are -the air raid shelter and the black blinds-Gogarburn tomatoes-mothers exchanging rations-Gypsies that arrived in Sighthill in the summer-playing conkers-The Silver Wing-the fish and chip shop up at the store- the POW jail-Potobello wave pool-the baths in the high street-tour of the docked German submarine-Stonefield hill-Penicuik-Old Howgate inn and sweet shop ( my Granddad took me there on his motor bike) and I would purchase black striped balls-The Mickey Mouse club, still have my membership card-The Waverly laundry owned by Mr Shannon where family members were employed.Reids buildings ( home of my grandparents)-the tannery,burn and canal where I caught beardies and tadpoles. All precious memories

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi khalil. You posted a message a few days ago asking me to "put more pictures and less information on the web site". I know that not everybody would agree with that request. Are there any particular pictures that you would like to see added to the site. I already have over 20,000 pictures on the site!

Avril Finlayson Smith replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret, Interesting to read your message especially reading the name Silver Wing which has a special place in our hearts that of my husband Tom and I as we too had our Wedding Reception there back in 1st June 1957, so have many pictures taken in and outside of it to look back on, good to know it is still there. My husband parents eventually went to live at Parkhead Drive a few years later, so seeing the name Parkhead also brought back some memories of there too,many thanks from us here in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Thank you to Bryan Gourlay, Biggar, Lanarkshire for ing me with the answer to me question about "What was the Silver Wing?". Bryan tells me that it was a pub in Calder Road, just to the west of its junction with Parkhead Gardens. Bryan tells me that the pub is still there now.

Tom McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret I did not live in the Sighthill Area but I was many times in the Silver Wing Roadhouse and also in that fish and chip shop that you spoke about and I had some great times there fantastic looking girls but you had to watch yourself as they were protected by the Sighthill boys but you keep that information flowing it is really great reading,You take care Margaret Tom McLuskey

Alistair Rankine replied 7 years ago

I actually had my wedding reception at The Silver Wing in 1960

khalil replied 7 years ago

please can u put more pictures on this website and less information please

Margaret Chorney replied 7 years ago

hello Peter-The Silver Wing was a roadhouse where adults would gather, dance and socialize.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret: Thanks for your message above. That's a great collection of memories that you have. I've now added your comments to the 'Sighthill' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. I hope that others will find them there, and perhaps respond to them. Can you me to let me know what 'The Silver Wing' was? Thanks. peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

May 1st 201210:35:07 PM

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G M Rigg

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Re telegrams at weddings from June Robertson Wood from California : Yes it was usually the best man who read these out after the meal at the reception when all the toastes were performed. Your excerpt reminded me of the one I remember most used. It is "take a tip from one who knows & tie your nightie to your toes"

On the subject of Onion Johnies or "Ingin" Johnies in the coloquial. I was led to beleive that they were local lads who all wore a "uniform" of sorts ie black trousers, striped top, hankie scarf arount their necks & berets on their heads. It was supposed to be some sort of entrepenurial way of selling onions started after WW2, in the days before "branding" & it was a bit of fun too. A sort of job creation scheme & they looked good hanging in the kitchen with the onion tops woven into the "rope". We also used to see garlic sold this way in Volvona & Corola's but it was not something commonly used in the 50's.

In reply to fun at the Calton Hill, it was a great place to take a big cardboard box on a frosty morning, all you had to do was open out the box, sit on it holding on for dear life & whizz down the hill - great fun !

Bob Lawson replied 7 years ago

I used to slide down the Calton Hill on cardboard boxes, too. The fastest were Kelloggs Cornflake "outers" (I learned that word working part time for the COOP or "store" as we knew it) We slid down without the benefit of frost or snow, when the grass was long and dry. Cardboard was made to last in the 60's! you could get quite a few runs in before the cardboard disintegrated! Zero cost, zero storage (A sledge in a room & kitchen?) lots of exercise and fun for no outlay unless you wore the backside out of your trousers!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi GM (Sorry I don't know your first name.) Thanks for your memories. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added extracts from your comments above to the 'Onion Johnnies' page and the 'Calton Hill' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

May 1st 201208:33:51 AM

What is your name?

Tom and Rayanne McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC. Canada

Comments

Well tomorrow our visit to Scotland and "Auld Reekie"comes to an end.I wish to apologize to the friends that I was unable to meet but three weeks goes in so fast and we want to thank the friends that I did meet for there kindness and generosity that they showed to Rayanne and I a big thank you to you all, we will miss you but we will get over again and stay longer the next time Take Care everyone Tom and Rayanne

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi guys,,and they say " tomorrow never comes " it sure does when one is on holiday,,,,Safe flight home...Just think of all the great memories you are bringing back with you?Did the wee one enjoy herself, she now has memories of auld Reekie,,,,cheers,,,,JUNE..

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Yeah time flys when your having fun, it's always nice to get home though. My turn next Tam. June 14 I leave NZ for 6 weeks, no sooner back then off to Queensland 7 Sept 15 days more cycling 9 day tour the rest spent with the local cycle club. Hope you both have a good flight home. Talk to you at the weekend.Dave

meg reilly replied 7 years ago

Oh how sad Tam your holiday is over so fast, but i bet you had a great time with all your friends and family. I enjoy reading your posts Take care Meg

April 27th 201210:13:07 AM

What is your name?

Ronnie Bunting

Where are you from?

Joppa, Portobello

Comments

With reference to a memory from Mary Frances Merlin (nee Monteith) I also remember the Figgy pond. While at Portobello Secondary we used to go through the park past the pond sometimes for our gym period, when we all had to run (the girls in their navy knickers at times), entering the park up the street by St Johns school and exiting at the far end gate, then turning left back towards the school. We sometimes chose the park when we were skiving lessons as it wasn't far to get back to the school if we wanted to. Teachers back then didn't seem to notice we were not in class!!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Ronnie. Thanks for posting your memories of Figgate Pond, Portobello. I've now added them to the 'Figgate Pond' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. If you read this, can you send an to me peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk ? Then I'll know your address and will be able to send you a message to let you know if I recieve a reply about either your Portobello Cycle Track comments or your Figgate Pond comments.

April 27th 201212:52:20 AM

What is your name?

Ronnie Bunting

Where are you from?

Joppa, Portobello

Comments

Does anyone remember the cycle track that was just off Brunstane Road Portobello. It was situated right next to the bowling green. If I remember correctly it was there up until the early 1970's, when the Scottish Electric Board decided to stick a pylon right on top of the track. I then used to cycle to the track at Davidsons Mains, belt round and round for a while then cycle all the way back to Joppa. Must have been fit way back then.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Ronnie. Thanks for your comments and question. I've now added them to the 'Cycling' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. It will be interesting to see if anybody finds them there ans sends a reply.

April 26th 201206:05:30 PM

What is your name?

Cathie (nee Cormack) Luppino (USA)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I attended St. Ignatius School, St. Thomas of Aquin's. Lived in the Grassmarket. Someone mentioned the Paxtons, Hanlons, from Lauriston Street. Tommy was in my classat St. Ignatius. Do you remember the Turnbulls, Moores(lived next to Chrissie's the sweetie shop? Frequented the Palais, Blue Halls, Sacred Heart Church youth and Stella Maris on Sundays. How about jumping ropes, peevers, whips and peeries, diablos? I have a copy of the photo posted of Miss Hannavy and choir from St. Thomas' and one of the first primary from St. Ignatius...featuring Rosemary Paxton,Agnes McPartlin, Agnes Narrie, Margaret Barrett, Helen McManus, James O'Neill, Eric Burns, Robert Hay to name a few. Good memories!

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 6 years ago

Hi Cathy I forwarded a picture of St Thomas's school choir to the site recently, all the students are in uniform and it is for sure from 1957/58 as I attended at that time, maybe you can recognise some of the faces

Isobel Werner ( Nee O'Neill) replied 7 years ago

Hi Cathie, I've just been reading your comments and you mentioned that you had a picture of us all at St. Ignatius. I was wondering if you could scan it and send me a copy. I had school pics but over the years they were lost. I would be so grateful to get a copy. Many thanks, Isobel

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Cathie. Thanks for trying to send an to me. I'm sorry to hear that you had problems in sending it. I don't know what might have gone wrong. I'm still receiving lots of s, and have not heard of anybody else who has had problems in contacting me. If you'd like to try sending your message to me again, here is an alternative address that you can try sending it to: peter.stubbs@bigfoot.com

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

Hello again Margaret, I just sent a reply to Margaret Cooper who was from Tollcross. A lot of friends were from Drumdryan Street, Tarvit Street, Lochrin Terrace. I spoke with one of my sisters in Edinburgh and she was asking if your mother worked in Gerry's sweetie shop in the Grassmarket years ago?

Cathie (nee Cormack) Luppino USA replied 7 years ago

Hello Peter. I found your website quite by chance and delighted that I did. Reading through the messages brought back so many memories. I have the same photo of St. Thomas' choir with Miss Hannavy. I was part of the choir for a time, but I'm not in the photo. There are quite a few of my classmates in the photo though, some of them I still keep in touch with. I tried to send you e-mail 2 or 3 times, but they were kicked back. Thanks for responding and posting my note in the guest book. Cathie

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Cathie. Thanks again for your comments above. I've now added them to the 'St Ignatius School' and to the 'St Thomas of Aquin's School' pages in the Recollections section of the EdinPHoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Cathy. Unfortunately I don't know your address. If you can send an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I'll know it, and will be able to pass it on to Margaret Williamson so that she can contact you direct, rather than through the guestbook if she wishes to.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Cathy. Please don't be concerned; I don't think you are doing anything wrong. The messages that you are sendig are all going into the 'Reply' part of the Guestbook beneath your original message, so Margaret and others will be able to find them there.

Cathie replied 7 years ago

I think I'm doing something wrong here....I may have sent my message to myself again???

Cathie (nee Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

I was on computer for amazon.com and thought I would check to see if you had gotten my message and there was your reply! When my daughter Andrea (I have 3 daughters and 2 sons, 11 grandchildren) returned to her home (near D.C.) after our trip to Edinburgh in December, she made a beautiful book. Part 1 was all around my sister's home and tons of photos she took on our "stroll"! Princes Street, Castle, Gardens, Art Gallery, Arthur's Seat etc. Part II was all family photos. It turned out really nice. Of course, I asked her to send copies to her aunties and cousins in Edinburgh. If you knew Mary Narrie, you must have known Mary Taylor, the Flynns from the Grassmarket (Michael was in our class at St. Ignatius) and others from the West Port too? I spent a lot of time in Tolcross as my friends lived in Lochrin Terrace, Drumdryan Street, Tarvit Street. Do you remember Brattisanni"s chip shop on the corner?

April 25th 201203:29:41 PM

What is your name?

Elaine Walker

Where are you from?

Edinburgh (Brunswick Road)

Comments

My grandparents - Sally & Bob White lived in the ground flat at 46 Brunswick Road for 70 years! till 2006. Sally worked in the bakers opposite. Her sister Nan (Hewat) also lived in no.46. Their children Bobby & James White, James, Catherine & Billy Hewat all grew up there. I remember playing in the 'back green' which had an air raid shelter. I also remember Miele's the chip shop and Langs the Butcher. Did anyone know the White's or the Hewats?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Elaine. I've received a message for you from a John Clark. If you send me an so that I know your address, then I'll forward John's message to you. My address is: peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Elaine. Thanks for your comments. It's good to hear from you again. I've now created a new page titled 'Brunswick Road' in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site to include your comments.

April 24th 201206:24:52 AM

What is your name?

ian foster

Where are you from?

west australia

Comments

hello peter iwas interested to read the valuation role for
1915.my granfather lived at 7 fort pace leith and was paying
11pounds 37 pence in annual rent to a mrs nicol.thers was 18
other families in the tenement who also paid mrs nicol.she would have been a rich lady in those days.i always assumed the coucil would have owned the property not investors.this mrs nicol also owned no 9 and no 11
fort place.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Ian. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Leith Fort' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

April 22nd 201209:56:59 PM

What is your name?

june robertson wood

Where are you from?

central coast california

Comments

Remember poor oots very well,,always glad they did not throw pennies,,do u remember the size of them,,,walked on a tilt as they were so heavy in your pocket,,think to this day my left shoulder is lower than the rite,,how is london town?--cheerio for now,,,,JUNE,,

JUNE ROBERTSON WOOD replied 7 years ago

hI TAM AND FAMILY,,WENT TO LOST EDINBURGH SITE ON FB,,ITS GREAT, TRIED THE GOOGLE ONE ALSO,,LOTS OF INFO,,THANX FOR SHARING,,HAVE FUN,,,JUNE,,

Tom McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Hi June Well my vacation is going well and I met a friend and he told me about this excellent site if you have facebook,what you do is type in lost edinburgh in the search box and you get all these stories and photos of old Edinburgh Anyway June my friend take care and talk with you later Tom

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 7 years ago

hi june,been off the pc for a bit,checked in saw your Poor oot,rememberance,I remember them as weil,I lived accross the st, from barkley church,so was lucky enough (and ma pals) tae get a few,then to the chippie,or ice cream,and away tae play at the swing park,in meedies, cheera tae ye margaret I lived in calif,for 38 yrs.write back aye?

April 22nd 201206:35:51 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooperl

Where are you from?

London

Comments

Hi June just read your wee comment on weddings.When I was wee us kids all used to hang aboot the stair where the bride lived as there was always a pour oot. That was when the bride got into her car and she wid have a bag of pennies, threepenny bits ,even sixpences. and she wid throw them oot the windae o her car and we would aw scramble for them ah the fights we had over this. i wonder if they still do have pour oots C.U.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret: I've not heard of any recent 'pour oots', but several people have sent their memories of 'pour oots' to the EdinPhoto web site.

April 15th 201205:19:26 PM

What is your name?

june robertson wood

Where are you from?

central coast of california

Comments

Weddings......Went to wedding of a friend in Edinburgh,,was all of 15, back then people who could not make it to the wedding sent telegrams,,,Cant remember if it was the groom or best man who stood up and read them to family and friends,,,,,One that has stayed with me thru all these years was pure Scottish humor,,here it is.....Cathie,,,never mind what Peter says keep yer goonie ower yer taes,,,,Are there other gems out there that some people may remember,,,By the way, it was a great wedding,,they had a long happy marriage,,Cheerio,,JUNE.

April 14th 201211:54:22 AM

What is your name?

yvonne cain

Where are you from?

sydney australia

Comments

i went to wardie school i can remember i had a teacher i think her name was mrs mckay also my sister had mrs logan as a teacher

April 14th 201208:35:45 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

thank you dave, i take it from your info its no longer operational, but now I remember where it was,

dorothy finlay

April 13th 201209:33:20 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

hello peter, while looking through edin. schools, there was dean school,was there also a dean school of nursing, one off my school friends from ainslie park,went to a school of nursing before doing her training in the edin. infirmary thank you

dorothy finlay.

Dave Ferguson replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy,I have sent this info to Peter as I am still a novice at the computer so he may send you the same info again, The Dean College of nursing was sittuated on Belford road which is west of the Dean village, don't know anything about the college' hope this little piece of info is of some help to you.Dave

April 12th 201206:58:30 PM

What is your name?

Tam Mc Luskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake. British Columbia. Canada

Comments

Well finally arrived here in Auld Reekie pretty tiring.long journey,but a pint of good Scottish Ale soon righted all my aches and pains, Tam

DaveMcKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Yeah ! Yeah! Yeah ! Tam, Raynne make sure he goes tae the toilet before he gets on the bus. Talk tae ye when ye get hame.

Tam McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Dave me auld Scottish/Kiwi friend,The long trip consisted of In Westbank Canada up at five in the morning because our flight to Calgary is at nine and you have to be at the airport two hours before flying time to check in and we live an hour from the airport,then into Calgary at ten in the morning and wait in the airport till six in the evening for our flight to london then a five hour wait in London for our flight to Edinburgh then an hour and a half drive to my mothers house through rush hour traffic arriving at my mothers house at six thirty in the evening the following day which is over thirty six hours and even with the time difference of eight hours it was still over twenty four hours actually on the road most of that being spent hanging around airports, so you know what you can do with your push bike theory Anyway friend you have a good holiday and we will be back in touch soon Tam Rayanne

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Well done Tam, yeah a good pint of heavy wid dae the trick. I've got to question your long journey though, what would it be ? 7hrs.I'd do that on the push bike and think nothing of it.Rayanne you look after him and make sure you take his hand crossing the road. Regards Dave NZ

JUNE ROBERTSON WOOD replied 7 years ago

Jet lag gets worse as we get older,,,,but worth all the discomfort....Have nothing but fun,,Cheerio for now...JUNE.

April 10th 201203:48:55 PM

What is your name?

lynda maine

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi Peter
Hope you are well. I was reading about Wardie Primary School and one
person mentioned a very good teacher called Miss Beskow. My friend Phylis who stays in Lanzarote. I e-mailed her about this. and asked if there was any connection to her. she phoned me the night to say it was a relation of hers. it was her late Fathers cousin. This teacher died a few years ago and my friend said she had only met her a few times small world
Lynda Maine

Peter replied 7 years ago

Hi Lynda. Thanks for the message. As you say, "it's a small world".

April 10th 201202:04:29 AM

What is your name?

Tam Mc Luskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC.Canada

Comments

There is going to be a re-union of pupils who attended Leith Walk Primary School and Norton Park Secondary School on the 24th April commencing at 12 0 Clock at the Ellwyn Hotel Piershill on the Portobello Road Edinburgh. I am fortunate I will be in Edinburgh on that date so see you there I hope Tam

Nan Scott replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam Wish to hell I was in Edinburgh so as to attend the re-union of Norton Park Secondary. Would be a blast. Hope you have a real good time and catch up with as many old class mates as possible. Have fun, will be thinking of you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam. Thanks for the information about the Re-union. I've now added your comments to the 'Leith Walk School' and 'Norton Park School' pages in the Recollections Section of the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that a few people might read your comments there and so find out about the re-union from you.

April 9th 201204:55:17 PM

What is your name?

James McEwan

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

The name of a DJ I remember from Monday nights at the Palais in the 60s was Raymond Paul, who was an announcer/newsreader with STV at the time. When Paul was having a break from proceedings, a guy who I remember from going into Bandparts, would take over till Paul resumed DJing. This would be late 1964 - early 1965. Does anyone recall his name?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi James. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the @Palais Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

April 9th 201210:13:23 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay NZ

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

We have had a lovely Easter weekend the weather couldn't have been better and of all things I was flying kites with 3 of my Grandchildren, it brought back fond memories living in Newcraighall as a child during the 2nd world war when we would do the same thing, the only difference we had to make our own kites out of newspaper and thin cane so different from todays colourful nylon fabric ones and an awful lot less energy involved. We would run up and down the park trying to get it airborne, tying little divotts on the tail to ballance it a bit like sail boats tacking into the wind. Did anyone else make their own kites . My next outing is to show my Grandchildren how we did it in our days. Just hope I succeed.
Dave. NZ

meg reilly replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave the bad penny here again lol. my brothers used to make kites just like you mention, tied bits of paper to the tail to make them fly better. they used to make go-carts out of wooden crates and wheels of prams. we were so easily pleased in those days. no computers, xboxes, players etc and no TV. enjoy teaching your grandchildren. take care Meg

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave. Thanks for your message. I've now added your memories of flying the kites during World War 2 to the 'Newcraighall Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. It will be interesting to see if anybody else sends in their memories of flying kites in Edinburgh.

April 8th 201209:48:47 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

ello peter, do you remember me asking about a ladies basketball team called auld reekie, well while reading the even. news, i came up with the obitury of cathie preston, nee Duncan who played for s. stars auld reekie & zephers, like me she was a founding member and in the first international team which went to prague, in 1956, iwa 16 and trained with the team , mary davis betty de sousa anna herman,, cathie married the hibs player tommy preston, and like me in her later years was a bowls champ, i was a qld. state champ in 2004, she lived in the wardie area, if anyone remembers the team i,d love to hear from them thank you

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. I've now added your comments above to the 'Crewe Toll Recollections' page in the EdinPhoto web site. Can you send an to me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk)? Then I'll know your address, and I'll be able to contact you to let you know if I receive a reply from anybody. Thanks.

April 7th 201211:08:36 AM

What is your name?

David Hargreaves

Where are you from?

Gloucestershire

Comments

You deserve everyones' thanks for these images. It's good that someone cared enough about old photographs not to destroy them as many would have done - and then eventually share them.
I can't help feeling that cities and other places had more character in past times than they do today.

dot walker replied 7 years ago

I totally agree with that David..and people were closer to their neighbours in the past too...

April 6th 201211:09:33 PM

What is your name?

Tam Mc Luskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC.Canada

Comments

Hi June Yes I remember many many great times that we kids enjoyed playing in the dobbies we would go through the fence at the bottom of where all the nice grass grew and play hide and seek and cowboys and Indians and of course rolling the easter eggs in the nice grassy area then head along to the Calties (Calton Hill) and climb up on Edinburghs answer to the Greek Acropois .no money but we still had great times.I know times have changed but I will be visiting these places in the next couple of weeks and showing and telling my grand-daughter about all these fantastic times that we used to have, You take care June Tam xx

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam: It sounds as if you might be quite busy on your visit to Edinburgh, but once you are here, if you find that you have a few minutes to spare and would like to meet somewhere for a coffee, please send me an to let me know(to peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk).

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam and family,,,few more days,then of to visit friends and family,,Yes and then a visit to your past which we all hold so dear...My friend from Whitehorse Close and I, she lives here in the USA often talk of our days as children in Edinburgh,,,I do believe being poor{ but not knowing it}made us better people, then there was the strong hand of our parents to do the rite thing,,,There will never be another generation like us,,mores the pity,,,Teas time,,have a great trip down memory lane..CHEERS,,,JUNE,,

Tam McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Thanks Peter and who knows we even may get together which I would really really like Tam

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam. Thanks for your . I've now added your memories of the Dobbies and the Calties to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I hope you have an enjoyable visit to Edinburgh.

April 6th 201209:38:00 PM

What is your name?

Ruth (McRobbie) McClounnan

Where are you from?

Los Angeles, California

Comments

Peter, I have gone through alot of your site and really enjoyed every minute of it..,the surprise I got when I saw my Grannies building and looked there was her window, I couldn';t believe it and started to cry , I ran off about 6 prints to send to some of my cousins, some in Scotland,& Canada & England we all had a good blether about Grannies when we would all gather on Saturdays at her place....I love the photo section,. I am a leither born in Coburg Street, attended Leith Academy left there in 1947 when we immigrated to Los Angeles.....Again Peter great site and keep up the good work......Happy Easter to everyone----remember the tea dyed eggs we use to make LOL ....

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

hi Ruth,,yes indeed remember the tea dyed eggs,,we rolled them at Dobbies Field,,,wish the children nowadays had as much fun as we did,,,know never had a choc rabbit, or egg,,but we were so, so happy with what we had back then...Happy Easter to you and yours,,Cheerio for now,,,JUNE,,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Ruth. Thanks for your comments. I have enjoyed creating and updating the EdinPhoto web site. I still have lots more photos and info to add to the web site. I'm working my way slowly through it all. Happy Easter.

April 3rd 201203:16:42 PM

What is your name?

Tam Mc Luskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC.Canada

Comments

Well.My Grand-daughter Rayanne and I have eight more days left and then we will be over there in the beautiful city of Edinburgh and also we will be visiting Sunny Leith.where I also have many memories I will show my grand-daughter where I was born and raised and although most have been pulled down and replaced with modern buildings I will still show her where her granpa and nannie were born and raised. I hope to meet my many old friends and hopefully I can connect with some of the friends that I have made through this wonderful site. Thank You Peter for the many great memories of a bygone age and its people.
Tam and Rayanne

April 3rd 201203:02:52 PM

What is your name?

Jim Robertson

Where are you from?

Old Southsider now Berlin Germany

Comments

"Yahoo" at last, but I never doubted it for a moment. Photos of St Patricks School have appeared,Well done lads, as always someone somwhere always finds the answer and there they are, not one but three of them. Am I glad I found this site many years ago,Thank you Peter your a STAR.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim: Yes, it's good how the internet has allowed photos that might not otherwise have been seen again to be shared with others who appreciate them. I've received quite a few responses about those photos. I'm adding the responses, including comments from your response above, to the St Patrick's School page on the EdinPhoto web site.

April 3rd 201210:28:18 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

yes I remember deacon brodies, but the deacons den,was I believe unless my memory .has failed ,of cockburn st, into a lounge bar , while the public bar was entered of the high streetit had wonderful atmosphere with a nightly sing song, I hope to have a trip back to edinburgh soon and i,ll have agood look for all the old favourites,.

dorothy finlay

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy sorry I thought you were talking about DBT. no I can't remember the Deacons Den. DBT had a place down stairs and thats what made me think you were talking about DBT. You have been having a lot of rain over your way recently I hope your ok and your feet are dry. Spoke to a few of my cycling cobbers on Skype on the Sunshine Coast and they haven't been able to get out much because of the conditions. Regards Dave NZ

April 2nd 201209:16:26 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

queensland australia.

Comments

while working in one of my waitressing jobs in the early 60,s at the carlton hotel north bridge, our place for a nighcap was the deacon,ss den in cockburn st, where you went down stairs into a sort of cavern where the pub atmosphere was wonderful is it still there,

dorothy finlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. So far as I can see, there doesn't seem to be anywhere in Cockburn Street now called Deacon's Den - but perhaps the pub is still there under a different name. I've added your question to the 'Cockburn Street' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave: YOur comments are interesting, but I think that may be a different pub from the one that Dorothy mentions in Cockburn Street. Deacon Brodie's Tavern is at the junction of the Royal Mile and North Bank Street. (North Bank Street is the street that links The Mound to George IV Bridge.)

DaveMcKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy, Deacon Broadie's Tavern it's still there. Was in it on my last trip 3 years ago as it was one of my haunts in the early 60,s. My last night there in late May 1965 having a farewell drink with a few of my mates [cobbers to you Aussie]I was given a neck tie from the boss, the logo on it depicts Deacon Broadie hanging from the gallows and the letters D.B.T. I still have that tie and I'm proud to say there's been a lot of bloody good beer spilt on it. LOL. My three sons and two daughters [Kiwis] have sniffed it out when in Edin. I hope to have a quiet drink there this July, will raise my glass to your health and good memories we both have had there. Cheers Dave. PS.You choose a great part of Australia to live in. I love it [Sunshine Coast Dicky Beach]

April 1st 201208:01:29 PM

What is your name?

Liz Scott

Where are you from?

Airdrie North Lanarkshire

Comments

Looking to get in touch with Jenny Wordsworth
she will remember me as Liz Redfearn from Lord & Lady Polwarth Childrens Home Colinton Road ,

April 1st 201207:42:14 AM

What is your name?

Norma Ford- nee Baxter

Where are you from?

craigmillar anow live in South australia

Comments

Went to Peffermill school 1947 then Portbello high til 1950
came to Australia 1963 been home eight times

Norma Ford replied 7 years ago

Yes I knew the Blues family they lived in C C road near the top. I think the same stair as the Bullens. Norma

NORMA (BAXTER FORD replied 7 years ago

yes i remember the Blues lived at the top of c/c road.in the same stair as the Bullens. I think the mother used to organise the tattie pickers every year. I think too that they had cousins that lived in Bingham i knew jean and joyce from there .

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Norma, did u by chance know the Blues family in Craigmillar, they lived there many yrs ago,,had lots of kids,,all my cousins

April 1st 201207:27:52 AM

What is your name?

Norma Ford

Where are you from?

Craigmillar Edinburgh Now live inSouth australia since 1963

Comments

just found this sight and think it is great. Hope to catch with people from my old area

March 29th 201204:02:47 AM

What is your name?

Gerry Decatur

Where are you from?

Troy new hampshire USA

Comments

Peter still a super site Would like to spend a few months over there again its been 50 years Gerry D gerry.decatur@hotmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Gerry. Thanks for your message. If you do decide to come to Edinburgh some time, please send me an to let me know. Some parts of the city will have changed quite a lot since you were last here; other parts will hardly have changed at all.

March 27th 201206:26:44 PM

What is your name?

dot walker

Where are you from?

texas.....born at niddrie mains terrace 1941

Comments

went to St. Francis primary and St Thomas Aquinas secondary school
love this site...your photographs are awesome and the recollection page is a gem it enhances your photographs by bringing them alive...Serendipity..

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 6 years ago

Hi Kathleen O'Donnell Sorry to hear about Jeanette, it is amazing how this site can bring people to-gether. I sent Peter a picture of St Thomas school choir that I recieved from a friend in Vancouver,it has a lot of students in it and they are all in uniform 1957/58 if you have not seen it yet just go to the school page on the site. I am still trying to place names to the faces. I have been in Toronto since 1958, been back to Edinburgh a few times...still love that city.

Kathleen O'Donnell replied 7 years ago

Hello, to Edith Caulfield. I too went to St. Thomas' and Jeanette Niven was my pal along with Catherine Baker. Sadly Jeanette died about fourteen/fifteen years ago. I came from Chessels Court and then Fernieside and came to the US in 1963. I'm still in touch with a lot of my class mates from St Annes/St Pats'/St Thomas' School. Now live in San Antonio Texas. Loved the Palais lso The Berkeley.....Happy Dys.

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

Hello again Dot, I have not been in Texas to visit for a few years. One of my sons lives up near Dallas/Fort Worth. We have relatives who live in Austin and a good friend (from Tolcross) lives on the outskirts of Austin.(She also attended St. Thomas') We're hoping to take a trip out there this summer. Stay well! Cathie

dot walker replied 7 years ago

nice to hear from you Cathie..I wish there were more pictures of St. Thomas's for the web site. its much easier when you can match up a face with the name..do you remember Ms Hughes playing the violin/fiddle at the Christmas parties??? I left school as soon as I got my leaving certificate.LOL...I went to work at Parkers Stores on Bristo St. I was on the 3rd floor in a dinky little office where we made show cards and display cards for the windows etc. on a printing machine...one card at a time..I was there until I married in "63 and came here to the States.I am in Arlington Texas, it is between Fort Worth and Dallas.Have you been over here to visit your family?. cheers!!!!

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

Hello Dot, I discovered this website a few weeks ago. I read your postings today. I also attended St. Thomas of Aquin's. I had Miss Hughes, Miss Forbes, Miss Bagan, Miss (Buddy) Lawson, Sister Veronica, Miss Hannavy. My first year was 1951/1952. I started fourth year in 1954 when they offered the Intensive commercial classes for the first time. Decided to leave at the Christmas holidays though and go to work. Did a lot of night school. Started out working for lawyers in Queen Street then to the North British Rubber Company offices in Fountainbridge. I worked there until 1960 when I decided to come to America. I belonged the Grassmarket. I frequented the Palais too (3 or 4 nights a week!). I also worked there at nights one summer as I was saving to go to Butlin's!! I have a son who lives in Texas, my husband's brother and his wife and a good friend of mine from Edinburgh (Gilmore Place, Tollcross). Would be nice to hear from you. Cheers! Cathie

dot walker replied 7 years ago

Hi Edith...sorry I dont remember any of the names you posted...I have slept many times since my St. Thomas's days.I was there from 53-56..my form mistress in 1a was miss hughes.2a it was miss forbes then 3a it was miss roebuck and she was brand new to the school...I remember walking through the convent gardens to the science class and the music classes Miss Hill was our gym teacher mother veronica for geography and miss lawson for english..thank you for posting..I love this website.Peter Stubbs should get an award for what he has done here...Cheers.

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 7 years ago

Hi Dot My sister and I went to St Thomas Aquinas, Doreen Cavanagh was mt sisters name she was born the same year as you so she would have been there the same time. Do you recall Jeanette Niven, Allison Donahugh, Jean Stevens, Ann Mathews. I remember MIss Hannavey and going to music class. Flora Macdonald who weas the cooking teacher around that time was my Mom's Cousin, my class was in the red building which was called the Annex.

Rosemary Craig Shariff replied 7 years ago

Back to you Dorothy....Can't complain I guess life is full of curve balls. I married in Edinburgh and left for Canada in 64. My oldest son was in Texas this month on business, it sure is a small world. I lost touch with Kathleen Stephen, saw her once when I was visiting Edinburgh in late 70's.I keep hoping she will show up...Cheers

dot walker replied 7 years ago

Hi Rosemary, yes it is really me, I remember you and Kathleen Stephens very well...I saw your comment re: Miss Hanovy and I knew it was you, not too many Rosemary Craigs..I hope life has been kind to you, God Bless Peter and this wonderful site ..

rosemary craig shariff replied 7 years ago

Hello Dorothy, I have a small snap shot which I take a peek at often...and I am sure I am looking at you and a couple of other girls....The photo is off center taken in Crewe Station on our way or coming home from Lourdes. (St. Thomas of Aquinas School Marian Year. I should mention that I took the snap!!! I live in Canada now. I will not write too much more and wait until I find out if it is you...Three more clues, my best friend was kathleen Stephen, your mother was in the City Hospital the same time as my mother,unfortunately I think you lost your mother at that time, I believe that was in the 80's. You had/have short curly blond hair... Hello to Peter, Thank-you Peter for your continued committment to this site...I look forward to reading all the posts and looking at the wonderful photography. Rosemary

March 27th 201208:55:46 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsay

Where are you from?

Perth Western Australia

Comments

Peter, re Steven's comment on the Shrubhill winding drum:

The drum looks more like the outer frame carrying the fixed stator windings (those flat things you see going in and out all around the frame)
of an early rotating machine.
Looks like it is an older machine than the one in the foreground (poss the reason for the photo).
Also looks like part of a bracket that would hold this fixed frame in place is just disappearing behind the LHS of the front machine.
Did S/hill generate it's own tram power ('electric' or 'winding') and from what? These machines (front one is a motor) are possibly too small to wind the cable. We need someone to kindly clarify if this is cable or electric trams and what these machines were used for.
Patrick.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Patrick. I've now received another reply commenting on the machinery in the photograph taken at Shrubhill, and letting me know that electricity was generated locally at the winding houses for Edinburgh's cable cars. I've now added this reply to the page on the EdinPhoto web site that has the copy of the photo taken at Shrubhill.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Pattrick: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them, followed by a brief comment of my own to the page on the EdinPhoto web site that includes the pictureof the motor at Shrubhill works.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Patrick. Thanks for your comments above. It will be good if somebody can provide answers to the questions that you ask. As for Steven's comment that I added to the web site yesterday, I apologise for the confusion. I added his comment to the wrong photo. I've now removed his comment from the site and will add it to the correct photo when I find it.

March 26th 201204:07:36 PM

What is your name?

lynda.Maine

Where are you from?

Edinburgh'

Comments

Hi Peter
I can remember the Onion Johnies. I vaguely remember them selling the onions in Princes Street. and he also came around Colinton Mains
Lynda

Babs McGill (Baba Husband) replied 6 years ago

I also remember the "onion Johnnies" coming along Broughton Place on the bicycles. I lived in Broughton Court (now demolished).

odette thomas replied 7 years ago

I remember the Onion Johnies on Albany street in late 1950's. They got around on bicycles, my mum would buy a strand every time.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Lynda. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the "Onion Johnnies Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

March 25th 201209:37:40 AM

What is your name?

yvonne cain

Where are you from?

australia

Comments

i can also remember ingin jonny around boswall terrace must have been about 55 years ago

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Yvonne: Thanks for your comments. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added them to the 'Ingin Johnny Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

March 24th 201210:01:47 PM

What is your name?

june robertson wood

Where are you from?

central coast ca,

Comments

bet i am the only person who remembers this,,,,a guy on a bike, loaded down with onions, selling to all the woman in edinburgh,,we called him ing en johny,,I always thought he was from Spain....Am rite?? am the only one who remembers him !!!

Bob Sinclair replied 7 years ago

I remember one of the ingin Johnnies pedalling his onions on his bike all the length of Pilton Avenue. which was a fairly long street. I don't know how many times he had to go back for more supplies .

norma ford (BAXTER) replied 7 years ago

yes i remember the blues top of c/c/road same stair as Bullens also knew jean and joyce blues i think cousins who lived in Bingham

lorraine dutton bruce replied 7 years ago

I recall the onion johns just and i was born in 1954,my recollections is that they wore striped jerseys and wore a black beret.

Norma ( Baxter) Ford replied 7 years ago

I remember ingin johnny,we lived in Craigmillar and he appeared every year.

jim pringle replied 7 years ago

Used to see these 'onion jonnies' every year, now I thought that they came from Belgium

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi June, Margaret and Trisha: Thanks for your comments about Ingin Johnny. I've now added your comments, along with other comments to the 'Ingin Johnny Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Trisha,,i used to go to Joppa to pick mussels,,used my mothers good shopping bag to put them in.....Oh boy,,i sure got whats what...Worth it tho as they were so good..Cheerio.

trisha mcdonald replied 7 years ago

Hello June,i was born in Joppa Portobello,lived there till i was 10yrs old,& i remember ingin johnny riding about on his bike.

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 7 years ago

hi june, I remember the man and his ingins accross the bar o his bike,never got any frae him, but saw him a few times comin" up home st.

March 21st 201201:38:38 AM

What is your name?

Margaret Anderson m/s Cairns

Where are you from?

I live now at Rosyth Fife Scotland

Comments

I went to Pennywell School from 1945 first then Anslie Park Sec to 1954
We attended the Old Kirk with Rev Mr Ian Reid, We were Married there in 1957 My late Husband was Charles W.T. Anderson from Gorgie and then West P{ilton Circus, Who Remebers the reservoids and PegfLeg the Man who Chased us Never thinking he was looking after Us By doing so Kids EH !

Jim Robertson replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret yes I remember the reserviors there were three of them, in fact my younger brother fell in and I managed to pull him out after a strugle (ha ha). I also remember Pegleg he was really a nice guy. My family lived at 29 west pilton Circus, from 1949 to 1968. Have you seen it lately, it is all houses,not like the good old days eh.

March 21st 201212:57:13 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Peter I hope you don't mind me sending a message to Meg through your guestbook .Meg are you still in London if so it would be nice to catch up with you. I will be in Guildford from 16 to 22 June then leave on 23 June for Edinburgh. I'll shout you lunch, how does that sound. Never known a a Niddrie Keelly to turn something like that down. LOL. Dave NZ

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave, just love Windsor, they have a great Spanish restuarant, try it when over the pond,,By the By, my sister lived in Dunedin NZ,,Have a great trip !! cheers

meg reilly replied 7 years ago

Typical scotsman a cheapskate. I bet if i had known the hibs football team you wouldnt have given me the 5 bob. Guildford is a lovely town i used to live near it. I did a lot of shopping there. Have a nice time when you are home. Meg

Dave McKinlay replied 7 years ago

Aw that's a pity Meg I had A MacDonalds voucher for a big mac by one get one free. Expires on 22 June. Dave NZ

meg reilly replied 7 years ago

Dave what a lovely gesture but unfortunately i will be in the Lake District at that time. But you can send me the cash it would cost you for lunch. nae flies on me. I would love to have met you. i will send you my bank details later Meg

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave: I hope that Meg finds your message in the guestbook. There is no guarantee that she will look there for a message, so you might find it more reliable to send an to her. If you do not have her address, can you send me an to let me know which Meg it is that you would like to contact and I'll see if I have an address for her.

March 15th 201206:27:57 PM

What is your name?

liz torres (nee russell)

Where are you from?

melbourne florida

Comments

originally from Leith went to leith Links then Leithy Academy graduated 1970

March 14th 201202:12:17 PM

What is your name?

Tam Mc Luskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BCCanada

Comments

Hi All
I am going to be in Edinburgh on the 11th April for approx three weeks so anyone of my friends on the guestbook who want to meet up ,please send me an E.Mail so we can get something arranged
Thank You
Tam.

meg reilly replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam nice to see u again. have a great time in auld reekie. I miss seeing you and Dave Mckinley on here i used to enjoy reading your posts. cheers Meg

Tam McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Thanks all you fine Leith and Edinburgh Keelies and Dave I hope that I will see you over there but I think I will have been and gone by the time that you get over but you my friend have a great holiday and I will talk with you later Tam

Nan Scott replied 7 years ago

Hi Tom, so your off to auld reekie, well you have your self a great time. Hope your grand- daughter will enjoy her stay there meeting up with all the rellies etc. Get her to taste the White Pudding------------ that's my favourite when I go home. Right to the old chippie for me, white pudding supper. Canna whack it. Anyway have a good time.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam was great to catch up with you a couple of weeks back. If you can drag it out until 1st July when I should be in Auld Reekie a pint in the Diggers would go down well. I arrive in London on 16 June and once I put the bikes together we hit the road on 23 June and aim to be in Edinburgh on 1st July. Have a good trip Rayanne and enjoy Edinburgh. Regards Dave

Tam McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Thanks June I am taking my grand-daughter with me as nobody back home has met her yet,so she is all excited and everyone back home is really looking forward to meeting her Tam

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Ah Tam you lucky guy,,,,have a great time ,,,Home sweet home for you and yours,,,,Enjoy every minute,,,Have not seen u on this site for a while ? cheerio for now JUNE,,

March 12th 201210:54:50 PM

What is your name?

Vivian Aitken

Where are you from?

Middlesex formerly Edinburgh

Comments

Was wondering if anyone can help me out. I am looking to find anyone who was in Canaan Lodge Childrens Home between 1973 -1977 (especially twin girls Marie & Patrcia i can remember their mother or father lived in Darlington) . I am sure the Home was run by a man called McCarthy. Also looking for information on my social worker at the time Roz Waz ??
If anyone was attending the lodge at the same time and has any other memories or info that they can share with me I would be most grateful.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Vivian. Thanks for your message above. I've now added it to the 'Cannan House Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. Can you send an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk so that I'll know your address and will be able to pass any messages that I receive on to you? Thank you.

March 12th 201202:09:15 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

London

Comments

Does anyone remember going swimming to Warrander Park baths during the 1940's.? A wee bunch of us from Home Street, Drumdryan St used to go there money permittingg , it was twopence to get in, none of us could swim but thoughts of 'droonin' never crossed our minds it never crossed our parents minds either .So off we'd go wee walk through the Meadows with our cossies wrapped in our towels,along with our ' shivery bites' i dont know if they are still called 'shivery bites' but it was usually a piece on jam or marg no butter inthose days which you ate when you got shivery .Mothers should have been praised in those days for their imagination in cossies vest and pants sewn together, knitted ones would you believe which when wet came down to your knees. I remember falling in once at the shallow end and thought i was going to droon but imanaged to get out 'greetin' went to my wee cubicle ate my 'shivery bite' ten minutes later i was back in for more. Afterwards the walk home through the Meadows was fun,quite fearless wee souls we were in those days , mabye because we had lived through a war.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret and Margaret. It's good to hear from you both again. I've now added your memories to the 'Bruntsfield Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 7 years ago

Hi margaret, I remember goin tae the baths at warnderpark.Wed,wasfdor ladies and thurs was mixed bathing,I got pushed in,had to dog paddle to the side,but I lost any fear after that . when we left the baths we headed for the chippie, the variety it was called but the chips always tasted so good once in a while we would go to the Infirmary st.baths but I always liked warnder best.ane Aye!we did have a lot of fun then. did ye ken a lassie called Nancy duncan ? SHE WAS ONE OF MY SISTERS PALS. HERE IS MY E-MAIL IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAIL ME OK? LOYALSCOT@ATT.NET HOPE TO HEAR SOON BEST TAE YE ! MARGARET

March 11th 201201:01:04 AM

What is your name?

Margaret Chorney-nee Oliver

Where are you from?

Saskatoon-Saskatchewan-Canada

Comments

to Jackie Connor-Edinburgh.................my mother was a Fairgrieve born to Elizabeth and William Fairgrieve in 1913. Do have some family history. If interested - my e-mail address is..........jms36@shaw.ca

.......

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Ji Jackie. I thought that Jackie Connor might not be very likely to find your message above, so I've had a look through my contact list to see if I could find her address to pass on to her. If you can give me a clue about when she was in touch, and on what topic, I'll have another look to see if I can find her address to send to you.

March 10th 201203:50:44 AM

What is your name?

Margaret Chorney [ nee Oliver}

Where are you from?

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan -Canada

Comments

Just introduced to this site-wonderful.Originally from Parkhead Ave. in Sighthill-attended Murrayburn school from '43 to '50. emigrated 1951. Familiar with Gorgie road {3 reids buildings-grandparents residence] and the tannery.Would welcome contact .KQ8K

March 8th 201208:22:53 PM

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G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Comments

Further to my comments on "The Institution". After some family s whizzing around I have discovered that it could actually have been known as "The Institute". It was a WAAF run restaurant managed by my auntie Mary (a WAAF, obviousy) who had been a cook house keeper for a Sheriff Officer in Crieff (not sure of his name but it was someting like Praine) & she returned to that job after the war until she married in the mid 1950's. My ohter 4 aunties worked there too as cooks.

On another subject of Edinburgh words. I remember the first time I used the word "siver" in Perth, not a soul knew what I was talking about. As Edinburgh folk will know I was referring to the hinged metal drain cover in the gutter where the gutter drains rain water out of sight to the sewage system.

The game Hopscotch was referred to as Peevers or Peever beds, all you neede was a tin containing chalk. The chalk to mark rhe bed (grid) & the tin to act as the peever (like a puck in hocket) that was moved from square to sqaure as the game progressed.

Beryl McArdle nee Hough replied 7 years ago

Hello June , Another song was " On the mountain stands a lady , Who she is I cannot tell, All she wants is gold and silver , All she wants is a nice young man , So call in ..then say boys names ' another song was " Down in the valley where the green grass grows " great fun

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hello Beryl,,yes one of the songs we skipped to was ,,,MARY QUEEN OF SCOT HAD HER HEAD CHOPPED OFF,,,,,POOR MARY

Beryl McArdle nee Hough replied 7 years ago

I was brought up in Craigentinny , remember playing peevers , We used to go up to the Marble place near the Carlton picture house , the men used to make a round peever for us kids from off cuts , they lasted for ages , All girls in the street would play skipping rope , even mothers used to come and join in , wee had a long rope and a person on each end to "caw ",Everybody else would wait in a line to jump into the rope , we used to have a lot of songs that were sung whilst skipping as well, happy days indeed

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi: Thanks for your comments. I've now added 'The Institute' to the list of 'Edinburgh Places' on the EdinPhoto web site. I already have siver and Peevers in the list of 'Edinburgh Words'.

March 7th 201204:05:14 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsay

Where are you from?

Perth Western Australia

Comments

On the latest photo of the fountain in Victoria Park: I think it is the same fountain... the significant damage mark in the base of Winnie's B/W photo e.g. the roundish ding on the lower LHS of the base - is also shown in the same place on the RHS face of the fountain in the current day photos. They are both the faces a youngster would possibly climb onto when running up to it in the park from the path. Maybe someone would like to take a pic of that face?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Patrick. Thanks for the . It's good to hear from you again. Yours is one of two replies that I received yesterday confirming that the fountain in Winnie Lisowski's photo is in Victoria Park. I've now added both replies to the EdinPhoto web site on the same page as Winnie Lisowski's photo of the fountain.

March 6th 201206:36:55 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

i,ve just been reading the fountainbridge pages, is there a wee street which i think ran of morrison st, called st. davids place with a church on the corner and a few tennaments on the right hand side, one of the girls who worked with me in the early 60,s lived there

dorothy finlay.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. Yes, St David's Place is a very short street that runs to the south from Morrison Street. It is a few yards to the east of Grove Street.

March 4th 201204:16:45 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

London

Comments

My sister and I used to go to a Band of Hope at Tollcross just opposite the clock back about 1950 . We im ashamed to say never went for the religious teaching , it was for the bag of buns they would give out and we always seemed to be hungry.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for posting your memories of the Band of Hope at Tollcross, Edinburgh. I've now added your memories to the 'Tollcross' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

March 4th 201203:49:05 PM

What is your name?

Marion Wilson

Where are you from?

Currie, Edinburgh

Comments

I was brought up in West Granton Road and often went to the Band of Hope a small building at the beginning of Granton Square does anyone remember it. We were shown slides and of course sung gospel songs.

connie replied 7 years ago

We lived at no. 1 Granton Medway and I remember the Band of Hope next to the Catholic School! Did you attend Royston/Granton School?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Marion. I've now received a message for you from Dave Ferguson who has written some poems about Granton that I posted on the web site earlier. I've added his message below your own memories on the EdinPhoto web site. If you'd like me to put you in touch with him, please me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk so that I'll have your address to pass on to him. Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Marion. Thanks for your . I've now added your memories of the Band of Hope to the 'Granton' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. It looks as if your comments might have reminded Margaret Cooper (above) about her involvement with the Band of Hope at Tollcross, Edinburgh.

March 4th 201209:23:28 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

iv,e just been looking at the 1946 photo sent in by avril finlayson smith of royston primary school 1946 the boy 2nd from the right front row billy ross is the older brother of my best friend at school isobel ross we were 6 in 1946, they lived in crewe rd. gardens our teacher was miss lundie and mr. walker the head

dorothy finlay..

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. Thanks for your comments about Billy Ross in the Royston Primary School class photo taken around 1946. Now, 28 of the 29 pupils in this photo have been identified.

March 4th 201208:52:26 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

thank you Peter, for your information on the shellbourne, i have another query, for a time I worked in the.roxburgh hotel in charlotte square,as a waitress,, if we had an early finish we,d head for a nighcap to rose st,, there was a pub called scotts, and i beleive she was the owner she had .
steel grey hair cut in a bob sat at the bar, and refused to serve any ladies
who didnt have a male escort, is the pub still there/?

.dorothy finlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Dorothy. I was interested to read your memories of visiting Scott's Bar. I've now added your memories to the 'Rose Street' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. Yes Scott's Bar is still at 202 Rose Street, just round the corner from the Roxburghe Hotel.

March 3rd 201209:07:26 PM

What is your name?

Tricia Lynn

Where are you from?

sefton Merseyside

Comments

I have just come across your forum. Could anyone help please by giving the names of some of the schools in Portabello, between 1920's upwards. As my late dad Micheal Smith who was born in new Craige hall Craigemillar, attended school in that part, but I am not sure of the name of it. He was born in 1921. Thank you Tricia

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Hi Ticia I also was born in Newcraighall and if your father lived in the village he would have went to Newcraighall primary. I think that school opened in 1903-4. The next nearest school would have been Niddrie Mill at Niddrie Mains then a few of them in Portobello, some I mention may not have been built in your fathers time, St. Johns [catholic] prim.& sec. Towerbank, Portobello secondary. those are the ones that come to mind. I went on to Niddrie Marishall which is now closed as is Niddrie Mill Im sad to say. Of the ones I have mentioned Portobello sec.also known as Higher Grade, Niddrie Mill prim. and Newcraighall prim. would be the oldest. I hope that's a start for you. I knew Smiths from the village there were 3 boys in the family not sure if they had a sister, sadly the 3 of them are dead names Frank, Hugh, and the younger one can't remember his name. Frank lived out here in NZ quite near me. Regards Dave McKinlay NZ

February 29th 201212:24:35 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper L

Where are you from?

London

Comments

When i was 16 back in '51' Iworked for a while in Westons Biscuit Factory along Slateford Road best memories were when Workers Playtime came over the tannoy we would all sing along perhaps have awee boogie till we got told off. Then lovely Friday payday we'd queue up at a window get our little envelopes all handwritten up any mistakes corrected there and then. Then along to the Staff counter where we could buy bag of loose biscuits for a shilling and of coursea bag of lovely choclate mallow tea cakes maybe a bit bashed but lovely anyway. And last but not least all the little romances that flourished behind the stacked biscuit tins.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your memories. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added a 'Weston Biscuits' page to the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site, to include your memories of the factory.

February 27th 201208:33:08 PM

What is your name?

June Robertson Wood

Where are you from?

central coast of california...

Comments

wonder if anyone else remembers walking home late at nite,,,and there was a nite watchman guarding a hole in the ground,,always happy to share his blazing fire, and having a wee chat,,,have often wondered what was down the hole,,am sure all you guys out there have the answer !!!

margaret williamson( nee haY) replied 7 years ago

Hi june, I remember the night watchman my sisrer and I were coming home from yhe picrures and saw 2 of the men siting by their brazier( I"M sure that was what it was called ) any way I remember it was so cold,but to stopped to hello to them.They asked us if we wantwed a cuppa,so with the wee tin mugs we kept our chatting .then when we got all warmed up said thans to them we headed home (they were in vallyfield street) and we all enjoyed oor wee chit chat nae fear those days aye?

Nan Scott replied 7 years ago

Hi June, it's me Nan Scott. Boy have you got some memory I think it's fabulous. You bring up things that I totally have forgotten about but as soon as you mention something, it sure brings back so many many memories. Yes I too remember the night watchman, we had one that sat at the bottom of our street for a while, and yes the old brazier was burning away nicely, and like you said it was for a hole in the ground. Walking home late at night was never a bother was it, you always felt safe, not like these days. Anyway June keep up the good work with the memories, just love it. Talk to you soon.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi June. Thanks for your memories about the Night Watchman. I've now added your comments to the 'Canongate' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

February 26th 201207:33:19 PM

What is your name?

John Brady

Where are you from?

Krugersdorp, South Africa

Comments

Our family lived in 145 Fountainbribge until 1954 as did my paternal Granny (Turner. Grandad Brady died in WW1). My maternal Grandparents lived in 135 (MacNab). Like many, we moved away. In our case to Pennywell. I went to Tollcross primary and worked at the Palaise for sweetie money. Can't say I missed Fountainbridge as the tenements were crowded & damp but the "Pride and the Poverty" gave me a work ethic that never left me. I served my time as a Plumber in the shipyards in Leith with no regrets as it gave me a great career finally. I've been back a couple of times and planning a visit soon.
I remember Tom Boni and his son Raymond very well.
We were part of the Feer Street gang. Can anyone remember bonfire time when we used to raid each others stash of wood that we stored beneath Freer Street Terrace?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 5 years ago

Hello again John. I received an today from Ray Faccenda who would like to contact you. So, if you read this can you please send an to me, peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I'll know your address and will be able to pass it on to Ray. Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi John. Thanks for your message. I've now added your comments to the'Fountainbridge' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

February 26th 201202:30:41 PM

What is your name?

Dave Nicholl

Where are you from?

Portobello

Comments

Hello, I can date this photograph to within 3 years. http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_a_o/0_around_edinburgh_-_portobello_hand_decrating_moe116.htm
The person on the centre is Morag Sharp who worked there between 1950 and 1952. She is the artist who did the original "thistle" design. She thinks this was in 1951.
Morag thinks she has a copy of the photograph "somewhere".
I was talking to her about Buchan's pottery last weekend and did some searching and found your site.
You can contact me at Dave.nicholl5757@gmail.com if you wish

douglas bold replied 7 years ago

hi dave as an ex portobello man i remember buchans pottery site very well and still have a couple of pieces my parents gave me i lived in adelphi place behind the elecric tram depot my dad was a tram driver i went to tower bank school and then to portobello secondary 1947-1954 i left for australia in 1963 and i am still here i am using the name douglas as i was known in those days to assist in contacting any old school mates douglas bold

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave. Thanks for giving me the approximate date of the photo taken at Buchan Pottery. That's helpful. I've now added your message below the photo on the EdinPhoto web site.

February 26th 201205:16:56 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

thank you peter ,it was the shelbourne, is it still there, the more i read from the guest book ,more and more comes to mind,my mother worked in what i believe was called the .victoria leagues club in princes st. as a housemaid just after the war , and i remember a very good department store called forsyths which had beutiful wooden panelling inside

.dorothy finlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. I had a look at Hart Street this morning and could see no hotel there. I think the hotel was probably at No.17, at near the NE corner of the street. That building now has a sauna in the basement, and possibly an office above it.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Dorothy. Vivtoria League Club was at 121a Princes Street, near the West End in 1940, but it was no longer there in 1950. Forsyth's was certainly a memorable store, as you say, but that has also gone now. Jenners is still nearby in Princes Street, but is now under new ownership.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. The Shelbourne Hotel in Hart Street seems to have survived until at least 1974. I don't know how much longer it survived for but there is no longer a hotel by that name listed in the Edinburg telephone directories. I'll have a look to see if there is still a hotel in Hart Street next time I'm in the area.

February 24th 201211:21:58 PM

What is your name?

james murray

Where are you from?

kilmarnock

Comments

i have an original center chanter which i believe was made before he emigrated to melbourne as it is marked edinburgh i also have one from henry starck kentish town london with the mark late w ross are these now collecters items ? i have photos on my mobile to authenticate e-mail jimmurray1@hotmail.com any information received with thenks Jim.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim: Thanks for your message. Bagpipes are not a subject that I know much about. However, a couple of people living in Australia contacted me two or three years ago and told me that they had been searching for a set of John Center bagpipes and had found that they were fetching high prices on eBay. I don't know how high the prices were, but it sounds as if his bagpipes can be regared as 'collectable'.

February 24th 201206:22:47 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

when i left school in 1955, i worked in a hotel which i think was called the sheraton or sheridan it was privately owned by an irish family but i ..cant remember where it was can anyone help

dorothy finlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. Might it have been the Shelbourne Hotel? That was at Hart Street, close to the top of Broughton Street.

February 21st 201206:32:14 PM

What is your name?

margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Hello Peter Asa Wass premises were used from time to time between the leaders of gangs such as the Valdor Boys and either the Craigmillar or the Pilton lads always on a Sunday as everything closed . Asa Wass had an archway and they would have their disputes away from where anyone could see them

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Margaret. Thanks for replying to my question about the gangs. I've now added your reply to the Tollcross page in the Recollections section of the EdeinPhoto web site.

February 20th 201211:28:37 PM

What is your name?

Alistair Rankine

Where are you from?

Langwarrin Vic Australia

Comments

It is interesting to read all the stories about children being away all day . Mothers not knowing where we were, I remember we used to collect cigarette packets. On a Sunday when I was about 11or 12 I walked from Gorgie Rd along the following route collecting packets on the way " Dalry Rd -Haymarket,Princes St, Leith St ,Leith Walk,Gt Junction St to Newhaven then Granton then got the No 2 tram back to Gorgie I was gone all day my mother had no idea where I'd been Great Days kids couldn't do that now.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Alistair, June and Nan. I've now updated the Gorgie page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site to include your comments about walking around Edinburgh, as children.

Nan Scott replied 7 years ago

Hello Alistair,would you believe but just a few days ago my friend and I were sitting reminiscing about the all the walking we used to do as kids. Never home were we, always out and about and yes, parents didn't worry one bit. It's certainly a different world we live in now. Bye the way I'm in Pakenham not that far from you. If you fancy a wee blether,here's my . nan.scott@bigpond.com. Take care Nan.

Alistair Rankine replied 7 years ago

Enjoyed your comment June (same name as my wife)by coincidence!

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Alistair,,yes how rite u are, in fact mothers never asked where we had been or what we had done.....Just make sure u were on time for a meal,,,Walking was what you and your friends did,,,Miles we walked,,never gave it a thought..Now we all live in our cars....thanx for the memory,,{ as Bob Hope was heard to say } cheerio...JUNE,,,

February 20th 201207:49:04 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

when i lived @ .crewe rd west in the 50,s there was an army sargent, who started the shooting stars ladies basketball team i was one off the first to join ,we trained at some facility in the pleaasancehis name was john davis
his sister mary davis played for scotland also a team called auld reekie
.do they still excist , the other players were cathie duncan ane betty desousa all came from around the boswell area dororhy finlay..

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Crewe Toll' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. Incidentally, I've not found any reference anywhere to a ladies' basketball team by the name of Auld Reekie still being in existence.

February 17th 201209:16:46 PM

What is your name?

Jennifer Johnstone

Where are you from?

East Lothian

Comments

I have thoroughly enjoyed looking at the school pictures from Craigmiller. My mum's family lived at 25 Wauchope Road around 1953 and later moved to Niddrie Mains Drive (possibly no. 14) until my grandfather died in 1986. They were the Dicksons. My mum is Margaret (the youngest born 1953) and she had 3 brothers, Roland (known as Ray) , Alistair (known as Ally) and James and 2 sisters, Isabella (known as Isa) and Louisa (known as Louie). Her parents where Elizabeth (known as Jean) and James (known as Jim). If anyone has any memory or pictures of them i would love to hear from you.

james mckail replied 5 years ago

hI Jennifer. I remember your family well I lived ay 34 Niddrie mains terr. 1951 - 1969 we were all kids way back then playing in the streets I remember ray most of all as he would have been the same age as me. oh and by the way he hated being called roland . and we all called him ray. are they all still here hope so so many are gone now. names they will remember from the streets best regards jim mckails cottons restoricks mcCallums stewarts blues lintons broowns guns rosses kinnocks darcys butler

February 16th 201205:14:51 PM

What is your name?

Odette Thomas (Downes)

Where are you from?

California USA

Comments

I remember watching street gas lights being lit on Albany Street in late 1950's it seemed to always be foggy. We would run around the streets as young as 5or 6 years old parents not knowing where we were. When I think about this today it shocks me how different times are.

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Odette,,you are so rite, poor kids now a days have no freedom,,,,like you ran all over Edinburgh,,not a care in the world.....Remember the gas lighter,,thought he had a great job...Our mothers going to the store every day,,,great chance to gossip,,,Ah the good old days..cheerio....

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Odette: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Broughton Streets & Houses' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

February 15th 201204:09:16 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

London

Comments

We lived on the top floor in Drumdryan Street the poor coalman had to carry a hundredweight bag of coal up four flights of stairs to reach us then he had to manipulate it through our door,where behind this door was an old tea chest and he would tip the coal into it . We then became the unsuspecting victims of our cat who would use it as a toilet.Ugh.Ugh Iwonder now what the working life of those coalmen were.Does anyone remember the ragman who would give you a balloon for some rags and if yougot hold of some decent rags he would give you a goldfish in a wee glass bowl no plastic bags in those days.Mgreatest wish at those times was for a goldfish in a glass bowl. Later we discovered it was more benefical to take our rags along to Asa Wass rag store along Fountainbridge and get a few bob for them Asa Wass was also used from time to time by the Valdor boys and the Craigmillar gang to settle scores a bit High Noonish but they all lived to tell the tale

jim gibson ottawa canada replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret . I can always remember my mother running after the rag man to get the good claes that we had traded for balloons ,unbeknownst to her and then she would give him hell for taking advantage of bairns

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret: Thanks for your reply, posted above in your comments of 21 Feb.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. It's good to hear from you again. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Tollcross' recollections page on the EdinPhoto web site. You mentioned Asa Was being used to settle scores. Can you tell me any more about that?

February 15th 201212:50:31 AM

What is your name?

charlie cairns

Where are you from?

gibsons british columbia , canada

Comments

i attended cargilfield school near cramond in the early 60's would appreciate hearing from any former acquaintances and any photos of the classes or school activities from that time

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Charlie. I've now added your request for photos and/or contacts from Cargilfield to the 'Edinburgh School Photos' page on the EdinPhoto web site. Can you send an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk so that I'll know your address and will be able to contact you again if I have any news for you. Thank you.

February 14th 201211:09:30 PM

What is your name?

harry ( pedersen )marshall

Where are you from?

tranent

Comments

could you forward my e-mail address to Jimmy Farrell contributor 14 as i am having problems trying to send you a e-mail my new e-mail address is harrymarshall67@yahoo.com with thanks Harry

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Harry. Unfortunatley, I don't know an address for Jimmy Farrell. Sorry about that. So I've left messages for him below the message that he posted in the EdinPhoto guest book on March 16 2009 and also on the James Clark School page on the EdinPhoto web site that includes his comments. I have asked him if he can tell me his address so that I can pass it on to you. I'll let you know if I receive a reply from him.

February 14th 201205:06:37 PM

What is your name?

Odette Thomas (Downes)

Where are you from?

California USA

Comments

I remember being given a spoonful of cod liver oil every day we attended UGH !!! Ethel Wood is third from left she lived on Rodney street and attended London street school with me. My dad John Downes ran Argyle and Southern Highlanders Club in Albany street late 1950's - early 1960's. I have fond memories of my childhood.

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

how i remember that cod liver oil...yuk..also got emmultion the white stuff, that tasted good...no TV dinners for our family....also in CA,,,,luv it,,,

February 12th 201202:29:10 PM

What is your name?

Kenneth Douglas

Where are you from?

Canada, born in Musselburgh

Comments

I have sent a request regards two Screw Top Bottles.

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

hi Kenneth,,did you by chance know a Sinclair family in Musselburgh...long shot,,but who knows !!!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi. For anybody curious about the message that Ken sent to me about his bottles, here it is. Kenneth wrote: "I came across two screw top bottles stamped GRAY with a D underneath and Portobello. These were made for J. Macintyre &co Chemists North Berwick. Macintyres Brewed Ginger Stout the registered Trade Mark has a pair of Golf Clubs with the words Far & Sure between the sticks. I am wondering if they have some value, they have been in my possession for 40 years and more.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Kenneth. I received your about the old bottles about an hour ago. The bottles that you mention sound interesting but unfortunately that is not a subject that I am familiar with so I don't have any idea whether or not they might have any value. I assume that somewhere on the internet there will be sites dealing with old bottles. You may have a chance of getting an opinion from one of those sites if you contact them.

kenneth douglas replied 7 years ago

FOLLOW THROUGH

February 12th 201209:26:57 AM

What is your name?

Grahame Davis

Where are you from?

Christchurch New Zealand -Gracemount/St Cathrines Cres

Comments

Forgot to add my gmail address........grahamedavis.davis4@gmail.com.nz thanks again

if i double up on this....sorry. my address is as follows grahamedavis.davis4@gmail.com.nz thanx again

February 12th 201209:04:15 AM

What is your name?

Grahame Davis

Where are you from?

Christchurch New Zealand -Gracemount/St Cathrines Cres

Comments

my first time....love hearing of places that jog my memory (teenage years) early sixties, Wonderfull times. I recal" Bungys' (not sure bout spelling)being up royal mile of the Bridges on the left of street/my recolllection. 3 to 4 floors cafe on ground with upper floors different music/bands on each floor,fri or sat night 7pm-7am Great nights.....The Gamp was it on the street/a curved street going down from Greyfriers bobby statue down to the Grassmarket!!!!! another was cafe/milkbar street up from westend from Princies street, parked scooters outside Great music of the times "Papas got a brand new bag" James Brown me n mate John Millar(he was a chef then/would love to make contact again) Palais de Dance...loved the saturday afternoon sessions, was busy,busy Full houses .The 'twist"was popular dance then recall particular songs "Lets dance" "Twistn the night away" n manny more........that will do me for now its been Fun :-) will connect again, keep up the good work bye from Ch-ch NewZealand Grahame

grahame davis replied 7 years ago

thanks for your reply peter :-)will check out clubs/etc keep up the good work "G"

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Grahame: Thanks for your memories of the Edinburgh scene in the 1960s. There are still a lot of people areound the world who remember those days. I've now added your memories as 'Recollections 151' on the 'Edinburgh Clubs & Discos' pages of the EdinPhoto web site.

February 12th 201206:30:13 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

brisbane qld. australia

Comments

i,ve just been looking at the royston primary photo , sent in by avril young,i was at the school from 46-52 then went to ainslie park, my teacher was miss lundie the head mr walker, who was also my mother teacher at st bernards primary stockbridge,i lived at crewe rd west in a prefab, dororthy finlay

February 12th 201205:00:12 AM

What is your name?

douglas bold

Where are you from?

coffs harbour nsw australia

Comments

does anyone recall the territorial army training complex in easter road i was a member there in 1954-1955 i was in c company 15 th scottishbattalion the parachute regiment i would be interessed to hear from any ex members from around that time and what happened to the place in later years

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Douglas: Thanks for sending me the giving your address. I'll now forward the two messages that I have received to you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Douglas. I've now received a message from a second person who has replied to your message about 'C Company'. I've added their reply below your question in the EdinPhoto web site. If you would like me to put you in touch with them please me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Douglas: I have received an from somebody who would like to contact you. Can you please send an to me peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I will know your address and will be able to pass on the message to you. Thank you. Thank you

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Douglas. Thanks for your message. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your question to the 'Easter Road' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

February 10th 201204:47:09 PM

What is your name?

John Gillespie

Where are you from?

High Riggs Edinburgh

Comments

I attended Darroch school from 1951 to 1954. Our class teacher then was Mr Ingils, he taught English, Goegraphy and History. He always dressed smartly and had a fantastic teaching manner. In this time period our class 1 TCDM had to go to Bruntsfield form his lessons, other lessons were held a Darroch. PT Mr Boxer, Metalwork Mr Burns, Music Mr Hall .Really enjoyed that school. Neil Connery was in the same class

Margaret Cooper replied 7 years ago

Hi Iattended Darroch School from 1948 to 1951 Iwas in 3TCM when i left we had Miss Rosie mrs Forsythe old Henry Hall for music and mrs Boxer for R.I YEARS LATER I wound up in the same ward as her in the Western General we both had baby girls she did ask me not to say anything about her teaching at Darrocch

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi John, Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Darrock School' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

February 8th 201212:42:23 AM

What is your name?

isabella vever(isobel grieve)

Where are you from?

Brisbane australia

Comments

We lived 60 high riggs. bennets tobaccnist in earl grey street.lugton the bookie gave us a penny every saturday.miss mckillop shop in high riggs.
saltman the fruit shop. we had 5 of us in room and kitchen and put side toilet but we were very happy.times were tough. but happy.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Isabella: Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Tollcross' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

February 7th 201203:10:11 AM

What is your name?

Odette Thomas {Downes}

Where are you from?

California USA born Edinburgh 1954 lived in Albany St

Comments

Found school photos Barony st playgroup caught my eye ! I am in that photo from1959. Friends who later attended London st school are there also. [ I am standing in front with short hair]

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Odette. Thanks for your comments. I always find it intersting when people identify themselves in photos that I have added to the EdinPhoto web site. I've now updated the page on the web site that includes the Barony Place Playgroup photo to include your comments.

February 6th 201203:47:39 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Who remembers the old accumulater wireless. Thosebig ugly square bottl we got a Vidor portablee type batteries which you had to take to the electric shop to get charged they were quite dangerous things filled with acid.Always ran out on a Sunday night when Radio Luxembourg was playing top 20. Later on we got a Vidor portable which was great but times were hard and it spent its weekdays in McLintocks pawn shop along Earl Grey Street and we would get it out for Sats and Suns. Also anyone remember the old gas mantles there was still quite a few of houses in Drumdryan Street struggling with this form of light these mantles were so fragile the slightest movement would shatter them. This form of light also was used to light the stairs in the tenements. Ah the good old days,surprised we didnt all wear glasses.

Margaret Cooper replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret Iremember Irene Goldie they were a wee bit poor mind we all were do you remember a wee old laaaady who also lived in the pend she was about 3 feet tall always wore black had a funny wee pointed hat and a walking stick we all thought she was a witch and as n.kids do we used to call her names and oh boy she couldnt half shift and for some reason we used to call Burnthebible dont know where that came from.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Betty and Douglas. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Tollcross' and 'Portobello' pages in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

douglas bold replied 7 years ago

well done margaret for bringing back these memories my family had the same set up i lived in portobello behind the electric tram depot in adelphi place i listened to the wireless on saturday mornings to the regular serial dick barton special agent and his helpers snowy white and jock good fun we lived in a room and kitchen and shared the outside loo with the next door family of six i woud not have changed it for anything times were hard but we were all in it together thanks again margaret for your comments regards douglas bold i am using this name asmost people in edinburgh will recognise me easier

Betty Hepburn (nee Boland ) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret's the two yea's bring lots memories rolling back ,,i lived in Dundee Place ( Street ) i remember chumming her along Fountainbridge ( opp Freer Street ) to refill the old the glass batterie's + getting her mothers Snuff box refilled ,, we had gas light as well ,then we went all posh (electric light ) the one in the stair used to get blowin oot on windy nights + it would be Pitch Black in the stair like wise the one in the street stair entry ,,i remember a Pawn Shop at the top west port + one just along from the Palladium ???/ Fountainbridge ,, Radio (remember the Archers ) Memory's ,,, cheers Betty

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

HI Margaret and Margaret. Thanks for your posting and for your reply. I've now updated the 'Tollcross Recollections' page on the EdinPHoto web site to include comments from both these messages.

margaret williamson *( HAY) replied 7 years ago

Aye margaret! I remember going tae get my grannys batteries for the wireles,and her sayin,mind yee dinnie burn yersel hen, I had to go from Glengyle terrace,to the high riggs,there was a wee shop there. but I managed ok. Also we had a meret,I rember the penny one, then it went ro a shilling.We always kept an extra one on the shelf,and my mum would say (dinnie anyone touch this, or yer faither will skelp ye. Aye these were the days. We had gas mantels before that and one to light the pend and stair the Old toll pub was next door, did you know an Irene Goldie tha lived in the pend, before you dot to brougham place. also the murrys,dorothy dunn and the thoppsons?

February 4th 201206:52:33 PM

What is your name?

June Robertson Wood

Where are you from?

central coast of california...

Comments

Me again.....Scottish mothers,,strong stern, giving, always there for you, mine was..When you did something wrong, be it make a mess, tell a lie, talk back [ took your life in your hands when you did that one }or just get in trouble,,,,,If this did not a happy mother make, the scottish sound would not be far behind,,remember that sound,,all the way from the back of the throat,,,,,echh,,,,wish i could spell it properly..This sound was made for many good or bad times,when the echh was followed by ,,june you are a hellaffa lassie, knew i was in trouble.....This is only used in Scotland i believe....any one have the same memories of that sound ??

margaret williamson *( HAY) replied 7 years ago

Hi june, I remember that sound ecckk! or occh.git oon wi ye or,yer no goin oot!!! I have soo many memories,maybe cos the older I get the more I think o hame.

February 3rd 201203:49:55 PM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith [nee Young]

Where are you from?

Strathdale, Bendigo,Victoria,Australia

Comments

Just been looking at Reflections of The Anchor Inn Picture sent in by Chris Dore and the others Peter took.Brought a smile to my face,when as a youngster on one of the walks with my Mum, on our way up from Granton Square she said I could have some chips. So being very keen asked if I could have the 6pence and run ahead to get them. Well I somehow went into the Anchor Inn by mistake (I was little) found loads of men and got funny looks when I asked at the counter for six pence worth of chips!!! Some kind man guided me out and showed me the chip shop further up where my Mum was looking very worried wondering where I had got to!! So seeing this picture brought that time right back to me, I did get my chips by the way in Dimarcos I think it was. By the way Chris your wife 's name isn't Margaret by any chance, girl in my class at Royston was called Margaret Dickson? Thanks for the memory Chris and Peter for the other pictures of a place I used to pass often over the years, didn't make that mistake again though! My is - ahfs@live.com.au

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Avril: Thanks for posting your memories above. I've now added them to the page on the EdinPhoto web site that has the photos of the Anchor Inn. I had a similar experience to yourself when I arrived there with my camera last week. I ws met by several men and some funny looks at first, but I was made very welcome when I told them about the old photo of The Anchor Inn.

February 1st 201209:35:28 PM

What is your name?

bryan hogg

Where are you from?

gilmerton

Comments

just saw the photos of willie the scythe, who was my great great grandad, so wierd but great to come across them as he died long before i was born and theres hardly any pics of him left.

Beryl McArdle nee Hough replied 7 years ago

Bryan are you a reletive of Charlie Hogg ?

Peter Stubbs replied 7 years ago

Hi Bryan: I've just received a message from Ann Valentine who tells me that she has a few photos of Willie and some of his family that might interest you. So if you can send an to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I'll pass on your address to Ann.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Brian. Thanks for your message which I've now added as 'Recollections 2' on the EdinPhoto page that has the photos of Willie. I was pleased to hear that you had found the photos, and I expect that Allan Dodds who took the photos will also be pleased to hear that.

January 31st 201209:57:52 PM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Comments

Just read the "Place Names" section & here are afew comments & questions.
1. I am curious about "The Institution", the only place I ever knew refered to as "The Institution" (inter-family chit chat) was the name given to a restaurant on Princes Street which ran during WW2 & was managed by one of my aunties. I beleive it was for officers only, but I'm not sure. Any clues on this one ?
2. Where exactly was the YWCA at St James' Square ?, I cannot place it at all.
3. The Salon on Baxter Place, we called it the flea pit but it could well have been known as Scabby Alan's as it's sort of rhyming slang with Salon. I spent many a happy time there watching cartoons. 4."The Village" at Restalrig Road South was, in days gone by, a genuine small village with just a few farms & cottages around the church. We always refered to as "Restalrig Village" as kids rather than just "The Village".

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi GM. (a) Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Place Names' page in EdinPhoto 'Recollections'. (b) I don't know where the YWCA was in St James Square. Perhaps somebody else will know the answer to that.

January 30th 201205:37:50 PM

What is your name?

June Robertson Wood

Where are you from?

central coast of california...

Comments

Hi me again,thinking of when we were all running around Edinbiurgh with such freedom..My mother would open the door, put two pennies in your hand and say,,,,dont come back till dinner time,,,,not a watch between us, but we were never late...If you got to the point when you wanted something to eat. my chum Betty Miller from Whitehorse Close and I would stand in the street and yell up to my mother,,,,THOW ME DOON A PIECE,,,,it would then fly thu the air, wrapped in newspaper, white bread butter and sugar......Did anyone else get fed this way ?????

Nan Scott (nee Hay) replied 7 years ago

Hi June, You brought back a lot of very happy memories re getting a piece thrown out of the window. Remember these days very well shouting up to your mother for a piece when hungry. Then were the good old days when nothing mattered except getting out to play, didn't have to worry about anything. All the kids used to play games together, everyone was always happy, summer time was great still playing outside late at night. I to played in Whitehorse Close as a wee girl,mostly when visiting Granda, and later as a teenager. For the first 4 years of my life I lived in Horse Wynd, and my granda Hay lived right above the Lord Darnley pub. Here's my if you feel like having a wee blether. Nan.scott@bigpond.com. I live in Melbourne Australia. Take care

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi James: Thanks for your 'Sugar Piece' and 'Penny Dainty' comments. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Sweets, Snacks and Cakes' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

james rafferty replied 7 years ago

Hi June, A sugar piece must have been popular,our's came from a great height as we lived on the top flat in 233 high street, we used to go to the gable end at Anchor Close and shout up, down came the piece and that was us for another few hours,by the way our penny was usually spent on a penny dainty from Reynolds sweet shop at the top of fleshmarket close. Cheers James

margaret williamson *( HAY) replied 7 years ago

Hi june, I too remember the jelly pieces,and enjoyed them,especialy when we were having back green concerts,we kids really had fun. to-day, they would be LOST without cell phones. and video games,I relly think they are missing some of the games we played,and the scrapes we got into EH? TALK TAE YE SOON aye? THE BEST TO YOU.a homesick scot.

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 7 years ago

Yes June: We were fed that way quite often, I lived in Castle Street till we came to Toronto in 1958, been back to Edinburgh quite a few times, we used to wander all over, spent a lot of time in the Gardens, Leith Street, Lothian Road, and the High Street...great times

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi June and Betty. Thanks for your memories. I enjoyed reading them and have now added them to the 'Canongate Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Betty Hepburn (nee Boland ) New Zealand replied 7 years ago

June this made me Laugh,often had a sugar piece , + not sliced bread either ,big thick slice it was ,, Remember Plain Bread Or Pan Bread , get sent tae the shop to get the bread + be nibbling it on the way home + there'd be big chunks oot the middle !!!

January 29th 201205:14:35 PM

What is your name?

June Robertson Wood

Where are you from?

central coast of california...

Comments

Remember sunday in Edinburgh,,,nothing to do for entertainment..We went to the Mound where all these men would get on their soap boxes, rant and rave about the state of the world..Dont know when this started or when it ended....One sunday a wee man was giving Americans whats what, then pointed to me and said,,,THATS WHAT THEY WANT,,BOTTLED BLONDES.....Can assure all,,i was not a bottled blonde,,funny the things we remember..Anyone else remember these days at the mound..june..

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Dave and Jim. I've now added your recollecitons, together with other comments that I've received, to 'The Mound - Recolections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. Incidentally, Wendy Wood died in 1981, aged 89.

jim woolard melbourne australia replied 7 years ago

re june robertson wood's comments on sunday entertainment in edinburgh,brought back memories.Sunday at the chamber street museum trying to meet some girls,then a walk down to the mound to listen to the hecklers and speakers.the one that sticks in my mind was Wendy Wood and her crusade for home rule for Scotland.Any one know what became of Wendy?.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Yes I remember it well some were very entertaining. Manys a Sunday afternoon my pals and I would spend an hour or so listening more of what the hecklers were saying rather than the speakers, great days checking out the girls too espacially the blondes. Thanks for the memories June. Dave

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi June. Thanks for your memories. They reminded me of Edinburgh when I arrived here to work in 1963. I've now added your memories to "The Mound - Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site. It will be interesting to see if anybody sends in more memories of the boxes at the foot of the Mound. I believe that Pastor Glass was one of the better known protestors there, and one of the last to protest there. He died in 2004.

January 27th 201203:24:34 PM

What is your name?

margaret ( HAy ) williamson

Where are you from?

Edinburgh( tollcross Ecdinburgh

Comments

Hi margaret,hope all is well, I will be posting some memories,like you,you do a great job!!

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi, so where do u liveMargaret, California for me, the central coast. luv it..this site is great, found family and friends, Peter is a great help...Lost my sister also, miss her so much, she lived in NZ...We all came from the Canongate, now all over the world....Have a good one JUNE..

margaret hay williamson replied 7 years ago

Hi jean my sister was married tro a man called dominic jannetta. but got divorced,we were raised in 41 leven sr. above THE OLD LOLL BAR. my sisters name was INA.sadly to say she passed away 8yrs ago. I miss her so much. it seemed the older we got the closser we became.she even came out to visit when we lived in calif. write me back ok?

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

hi Margaret,are by chance related to Johnetta Williamson, lived near the Meadows?? Cheerio.JUNE.

January 25th 201205:11:17 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

I,ve been reading rec of jamaca st. my friends peggy& alan banks lived there in the 50,s he was a skipper on the trawlers anyone remember them,peggy had red hair & 5 bairns
dorothy finlay.
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Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy and James. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Jamaica Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. (James - Are you the James Patience who has sent me s in the past from Alberta Canada, or are you a different James Patience?)

James Patience replied 7 years ago

I stayed @ #34 Jamaica street in the 50s I don't remember a Banks family the only family who had a dad on the trawlers were the Coghills the father was lost when the trawler sank in the 50s they lived @number28

January 24th 201205:56:50 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

australia queensland

Comments

i,v just been lookiking at the royston primary school photo, i was at the school 1946-52 ny teacher was miss lundie, the headmaster mr walker&my best pal isobel ross who live.d at crewe rd gardens ,anyone remember orothy finlay

January 23rd 201202:57:26 PM

What is your name?

Jim Robertson

Where are you from?

Berlin Germany

Comments

Ref No 46 comments on the Dumbiedykes Road. I have to agree whole heartedly with Scotty's comments, they should have refurbished those old tennements they did it in Blackfire street and they are still there, it's a crying shame. By the way Scotty Dumbiedykes Road goes down as far as holyrood road,i'm sure you knew that.I used to live in 115 opposite Brown street,fantastic place to live in our time and as you rightly say we had the best playground ever. I will be back visiting in April and like every other time I will have my usual walk around the park with a visit up Arthur seat to take in that magnificent view of the southside.Happy days.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim. Thanks for your comments about the tenements in Dumbiedykes Road. I've now added your comments to the 'Dumbiedykes Houses and Streets' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

January 23rd 201201:01:38 AM

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Douglas W Garry

Where are you from?

61 Gorgie Road Edinburgh

Comments

I lived on the 2nd Floor of 61 Gorgie Road Edinburgh from 1948 until 1960. I knew of Alistair Rankine but he was older than I was and at that time that was a big difference. I knew the Thomson Family, my mate was Tommy Thomson from the other side of the Gorgie Road, Jennie & Bobby Darling. Billy & Alan Wright Springwell House Lodge, Davie Slater, George Brennen and many others from Gorgie and Dalry School.

Alistair Rankine replied 7 years ago

I do remember you Douglas I think you were 2nd flat 4th door opposite Ralph (Junior ) Morton. As you say you were much younger than me strangely enough you are still that much younger (joke). I have been in touch recently with Ian Harding another member of the "61" club. Hop[e to have what will be my final trip later this year maybe we could catch up at the "Diggers" or "Campbells" Cheers

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Douglas. Thanks for your memories. It's exactly a year since you previously sent memories of Gorgie to the EdinPhoto web site. I've now added your last year's comments and this year's comments to the 'Gorgie Recollecitons' page in the EdinPhoto web site.

January 21st 201206:22:06 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

ondonl

Comments

Just a wee word about dolls hospitals, there was a converted shop up Lauriston Place just before the Royal Infirmary on the left which was a little dolls hospital and he would repair all our dolls for sixpence.I would like to give you my e-mail which is Maggie91136@hotmail.co.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Rosemary. Thanks for your memories above. I've now added your memories to the 'Shops' page and to the 'St Thomas Aquin's' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Rosemary Craig Shariff replied 7 years ago

Hello Peter, Happy New Year from Winnipeg. Ever since you mentioned the Doll's Hospital opposite St. Mary's Cathedral, I began to recall a Doll's Hospital near the Royal Infirmary, but thought that perhaps it was my imagination...now I know better thanks to Margaret Cooper. My memory is one of facination as I gazed in the window and stared at the doll's in various stages of repair. On an entirely different topic...a former pupil of St. Thomas Aquin's was trying to remember the name of the music teacher, well it was Miss. Claire Hanovy. Miss. Hanovy was a very gifted woman, and an inspiration. Every time I listen to or attend a Symphony concert I think of her, she made certain that we understood, appreciated and recognized every section of the orchestra. Will write again soon.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Othe people have told me about a doll's hospital that used to be opposite St Mary's RC Catherdral at the top of Broughton Street, but you are the first to tell me about the doll's hospital in Lauriston Place. I've now added your comments to the 'Edinburgh Shops' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

January 21st 201206:09:32 PM

What is your name?

Winnie Liddell (Thomson0

Where are you from?

Toronto Canada

Comments

I Left Scotland in 1962,With husband Jack Liddell he lived in Granton Medway, before we got married, he was in the Airforce from 1956-58. worked in Brown Bros Ironworks.

cone telfer-smith replied 7 years ago

Hallo Winnie - wiz jist doon the Medway fae Jack - these days in wee Norfolk Island - but ye know that, aye...

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Winnie,,i did not live in Granton, but sister does, also pete blackley, he is here in the USA for many yrs....Sisters name is Harriet Morrison,,long shot but your hubby may know them...We came from the bottom of the Canongate..All went to the Palais de Dance,,,lots of good times..good luck finding friends,,Cheerio for now...JUNE.

January 21st 201205:53:35 PM

What is your name?

Winnie Liddell (Thomson)

Where are you from?

West pilton Grove, West pilton view, Meadowfield gardens.

Comments

Peter. thank you, for this fantastic site,c7R

January 21st 201205:26:43 AM

What is your name?

Hannah Thom nee Spence

Where are you from?

Wisconsin USA Born in Leith 1942

Comments

Its been some time since I visited The Wall maybe my e-mail address has changed, I lived on Giles St Leith till I was 12 Then our family found a place with an inside bathroom +enough room for all of us in Hyvots bank I previosly went to Dr Bells on Junction St Leith, after we moved I went to Gilmerton for a year then I went to the Inch Secondary till I was 15 + done with school, I went to work on Hanover St at the Health Food store....I,m now 69 years old but if anyone remembers me I was called Anna Spence,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Hanna. I've now added your comments, and your request to see if anybody remembers you, to the 'Leith Strets' page in the 'Recollctions' section of the EdinPhoto web site. If you send an to me now letting me know your addres, I'll pass on any reply that I receive to your comments. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

January 21st 201202:28:53 AM

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Joan Madore-Montgomery

Where are you from?

Comments

Is this St Marys School On Bathust St area? In Toronto Ontario Canada.?.I attended St Marys in !950'51..........

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Joan. I don't know which photo or comments you are asking about, but I think the anwswer is almost certainly: "Not Toronto." I've never visited Toronto.

January 20th 201203:39:38 AM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Comments

Many thanks to Patrick Lindsay of Perth WA for confirming the existance of the "Dolls Hospital" opposite St Mary's RC Cathedral at the top of Broughton Street. It's a strong memory from my childhood but I think I must have been more interested in the dolls as the people Patrick mentioned who ran the shop are not stored in my memory banks.

January 18th 201211:39:06 PM

What is your name?

Peggy Thomson

Comments

Sorry wrong e-mail address ruth2830@comcast.net

January 18th 201211:37:12 PM

What is your name?

Peggy Thomson Florida

Where are you from?

West Pilton Grove Edinburgh

Comments

Gruth2830@comcast>netreat site Happy New Year to all

January 18th 201210:25:10 PM

What is your name?

Colin Campbell

Where are you from?

Dalgety Avenue. Now in Hampshire

Comments

Forgot to add my e-mail address
colin@colincampbell.freeserve.co.uk. look forward to hearing from anyone.6fx

January 17th 201205:09:45 PM

What is your name?

Colin Campbell

Where are you from?

Dalgety Avenue. Now in Hampshire

Comments

Hi Peter,
Fabulous site you have and one could spend hours reminiscing throught all the e-maials and photographs. When I came out of the Forces in 1955 I was the Postman delivering to many houses in Trinity and finishing off in 1-39 Lower Granton Road. What lovely people they were to deliver to. At Xmas time I use to be given tips and I saved enough to purchase to buy my first Tenor sax. Because I always finished about 1pm, I was always able to play professionally with any rehearsals with the professional Dance Bands which played in the Foutainbridge Palais. I played there from 1961-1964 with the Nat Allan, Johnny Kildare and Ray McVay. I came down with The Jack Hawkins Orchestra, Portsmouth in April 1964. In 1969 I sailed on Cunard Liner Q.E.2 on its maiden voyage (3rd May 1969).In the latter part of that year the First Class passengers danced to my Orchestra in the Queens Room. Since then i have continued to play and at present, I am a member of the Royal MArine Association Concert Band, here in Portsmouth. The band is one of the best and we do a series of concerts and donate to the R.M Welfare Funds.
I would love to hear from anybody who would know me.

Colin Campbell replied 7 years ago

I appreciate your information, but you probabaly guess i know what happened--especially when by coincidence that i saw a TV programme on The Great Liners last night.On one of the 10 day cruises from New York to the west Indies. The Count Basie Orchestra came on and played every night. sarah Vaughn was a passenger but she got up to sing. The musicians in The Basie Band were very friendly and we had lots of drinks with them The Gutarist Freddy Greene, borrowed my golf clubs to play on all the Island courses. Happy days--i have most of the daily programmes as well.

Ruth (McRobbie) McClounnan replied 7 years ago

Hi Colin, The Queen Mary ended up in Long Beach, Calif.it looks the same on the outside BUT oh!!! the inside , they made the ship into a hotel, and shops , I live in Southern California and have been down to see her many times, my son and his wife got married on the QM, which was really a nice thing to do, after his dad and I meeting on her....The Queen Elizabeth ended up I think in Hong Kong there was a fire on her and she sank in the harbour.....Now look what happened in Italy scary eh!!!!

Colin Campbell replied 7 years ago

Hi Ruth-thank you for your comments. When I arrived down in HAmpshire, I often saw the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth as they sailed through the shipping lanes ('the roads') great majestic ships and sad how they have ended their service. I think one of the bandleaders was Jimmy Bence, whom I played with at times in 1960's.--little di I know I would be sailing and playing as a musician on Queen Elizabeth 2 (Q.E.2)back and forward in 1969 Southampton/New York/Southampton. Fantastic job--Guess someone had to do it. I then sailed to the West Indies for 6 months. One of the best times of my life, although it got a bit boring--e.g. if today its Tuesday, then we must be in Barbados!

Ruth (McRobbie) McClounnan replied 7 years ago

Sorry, Colin I don't know you, but really enjoyed reading your story....When I was 19 I sailed on the Queen Mary met my husband he was my waiter, got married, then sailed back to NY on the Queen Elizabeth (1957) of coarse there is a lot more to my story but I'll end up writing a book LOL.I was born in Leith, left there in 1947 have been back many many times...

January 16th 201202:59:29 PM

What is your name?

mlargaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Our air raid shelter in the back green of 7 Drumdryan Street was made of concrete it had a sloping exterior which made a good slide in winter when it snowed, As a kid i used to like when the sirens went and my Mother would take me and my sister down to the shelter, There was a door which had about ten steps down into the interior and there was was wooden benches and wooden bunks, An old man named Willie Greig would bring his accordian and wed have sing-a-longs,Although it was not allowed my ood at putting up the blackout paper,Mother would sneak upstairs and make Cocoa i hated Cocoa in those days it was like the staff of life,and treacle sannys (ugh) she also used to get into trouble a lot as the A,R,P. man would always spot a light from the window she was never any good at putting up blackout paper.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Recollections - Air Raids and Shelters' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 15th 201205:32:46 PM

What is your name?

Connie Newman

Where are you from?

Tonbridge Kent

Comments

Sorry - meant to say that the brochure photos were taken aboard the Ettrick as it was the newest ship. Shots taken in a cabin, in the dining saloon on deck (drinks on deck!) and a shot of a car being loaded on board.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Connie. Thanks for the update to your comments above. I've now added this update to the 'Recollections - Leith Shipping' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 15th 201204:58:43 PM

What is your name?

Connie Newman

Where are you from?

Tonbridge Kent

Comments

Peter, Frank Ferri sent me a link to the Recollections of Leith Shipping which had a query from Michelle Thisson about passenger sailings to Antwerp in 1963 on board a Gibson Rankine vessel. John Stephenson's reply correctly suggested the 'Ettrick' as a likely vessel, but he did say that no other vessel carried passengers. The 'Dryburgh' carried to Rotterdam & the 'Heriot' to Amsterdam. I did the Amsterdam one myself! I worked for the company at the offices in Commercial Street for several years (although I had left to be married by 1960). I still have two brochures advertising the sailings in which I feature as one of the 'models'!! John is correct in his list of fares for 1963 as ÂŁ10 single in summer & ÂŁ6 single in winter. In 1967 - when they re-issued the same brochure - they had risen to ÂŁ12 single in winter & ÂŁ8 single in winter. I am not sure how to post this reply on the Recollections site, so am using the Guestbook. Hope this is OK?

January 14th 201207:58:02 PM

What is your name?

June Robertson Wood

Where are you from?

central coast of california...

Comments

Such a surprise, scrolling down on Recolections, looked up Dumbiedykes photos streets......h-r lower viewcraig row......... their is a photo of a wedding, bridesmaid is Cathy GORMLEY,,SHE WAS MY SISTER HARRIET ROBERTSONS BEST FRIEND....SMALL WORLD...HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU CATHIE

Jim Robertson replied 7 years ago

Hi June at last I have been able to put in my correct E Mail address. jim.rob.berlin@web.de. Have not been able to contact Cathie yet but I will try again tonight. Cheers for now Jim.

Jim Robertson replied 7 years ago

Hi June sorry i have been closed down for 24 hrs due to a virus but should be okay from 19th and by then i will be back in Berlin.My keyboard is also playing up so i cannot send my proper e mail address as the "at" sign does not work. Anyway i will get my Grandson to check it out and get back to you.

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim, hope u get back on this page,,cant get thru to your address..Asked Peter for help...Crossing me fingers...Gice Cathie my love,JUNE

Jim Robertson replied 7 years ago

Hi June hope you do not mind me answeing your E mail, but as my Aunt Cathie does not have a computer I thought I would answer it.First of all Cathie is still going strong, in fact we are all going over to Scotland on the 20th of April to surprise her on her 80th Birthday, which is on the 21st April. Now where do I come into this.As a young boy of about 6 or 7.I remember visiting along with my Aunt Cathie your Sister Harriet and to this day i will always remember this beautiful, tall Blonde who's name was Harriet and I think I was IN LOVE WITH HER Ha Ha, she lived at the bottom of the Cannongate, was it Robertsons close,not to sure about the name of the close. Anyway those visits were always special to me as I was always spoiled. I now live in Berlin, Germany as do my whole family,however we visit Scotland regularly and we phone Aunt Cathie and her Sister Margaret weekly.Hope Harriet is still with us, if so please pass on my regards. I am in a place called Paderborn Germany for a few days but as soon as i return i will contact Cathie and tell her, im sure she will be over the moon. Best Regards Jim Robertson. PS Ref Mz E Mail address for some strange reason i cannot the, at sign between. berlin and web please put it in. jim.rob.berlin web.de

January 14th 201205:36:38 PM

What is your name?

Langford Manderson

Where are you from?

Newfoundland Canada

Comments

Hi I have a Oil Painting by "Joost" 3FTW by 4FTL reframed in 1957..2 ducks landing on a pond landscape boddom right corner "JOOST"

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

HI Langford: Neither of the subjects of your two recent guestbook postings seems to have any connection with Edinburgh (so far as I know). I think you might have more chance of receiving a reply if you post this type of message elsewehere, rather than in the EdinPhoto guestbook.

January 14th 201205:32:02 PM

What is your name?

Langford Manderson

Where are you from?

Newfoundland Canada

Comments

HI I have a Photo or a Charcoal by Russell & Son its 17IN.W by 22IN.L
Do you know of anyone who would be interested in this ?? Its called " My Pretty Dove" ...entered at Stationers Hall...lang_roynf@yahoo.ca

January 13th 201208:49:21 PM

What is your name?

Elaine Haas

Where are you from?

Laurel, Maryland USA

Comments

can you tell me what your e mail address is? i can't access it through the link on your website. it's too difficult toi explain why. i have a toy book here by valentine & sons that you don't have listed. i can send you scans of it if you wish. thank you very much sincerely, elaine haas ducky254@yahoo.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Laurel. Thanks for the . I'm pleased to hear that the dial-up problem was not a problem with the EdinPhoto web site. (For anybody who is curious about this problem, it arises from Elaine having two different phone lines and wishing to use one of them for the internet and the other for s.)

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Elaine: Sorry to hear that you have had problems with trying to send an to me. If you click on the link at the top of any page on the EdinPhoto web site, that should open up an to me. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

January 12th 201204:47:37 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

London

Comments

well finially got my own laptop no more sharing with grandson my friends thought i had a odd name ,This is a wee message for Margaret Hay Williamson I knew George McKenzie he had a mate Georgie Loy lived in Reigo St they used to hang around the Valdor Cafe with Gaga.Butch Gardner and Maxi also remember Frank the bouncer.Iloved the Palais that long queue wed wait in on a Friday nig ht cos it was open till one i fell in love every week. tata for now .,

January 10th 201205:50:35 PM

What is your name?

June Robertson Wood

Where are you from?

central coast of california...

Comments

Hi Peter, while back saw a pen and ink of the top of the Waverley steps, loved it, but cant find it again....Was so so funny, we all in Edinburgh used to watch the poor visiters as they started to hold on to anything that was not pinned down as the force of the gusts shooting up from the station really gave them whats what,,All in fun !!..Thanx...JUNE..

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi June: It might be the Valentine postcard of the people caught in the wind at the top of the Waverley Steps that you remember. If you key WAVERLEY STEPS into the search field on the home page of the EdinPhoto web site, it will probably be the firt of the links that appears. The scene is now changing, as an escalator is now being installed there.

January 9th 201207:16:53 PM

What is your name?

linda mcmillan

Where are you from?

edinburgh waverley buildings

Comments

linda caine i was born in 24 west waverley buildings in 1952 i have 4sisters my best friend was rae odonnell if any one remembers us i would like to hear from you thank you linda

January 6th 201210:22:08 PM

What is your name?

Robert Henderson

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi Peter I have just rediscovered the guest book. What a great diversion, I would like to know where you find the time to keep all this going.
Many thanks again for a great website.
Bob.H.

January 6th 201206:30:29 PM

What is your name?

Darlene J Lund

Where are you from?

Minnesota

Comments

In my mothers papers, I found a small book of Photo's by F.
Dundas Todd. entitled "Snap Short" or World's Fair through a Camera. The book doesn't have a date...can you tell me anything about it? lundlink@mac.com Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Darlene. I've now found the book that you asked about. It was published in 1893. The title is actually: "World's Fair through a Camera - Snap Shots by an Artist" The subject of the book is the 1893 World Fair in Chicago. There is currently a copy of this book for sale on eBay at a 'Buy it Now' price of US$34.99.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Darlene. I know that F Dundas Todd wrote several instructional books on photography in the late-1890s. I don't know anything about his book titled "Snap Short" that you ask about.

January 5th 201212:37:27 AM

What is your name?

douglas bold

Where are you from?

coffs harbour nsw australia

Comments

i attended towerbank school in 1941 and then on to portobello secondary was abricklayer by trade left for aust in 1963 joined the RAAF in 1967 served 20 years i am aVietnam vet now retired love to make contact with any old school mates

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Douglas: I have received a message for you, but do not have your address. Can you please reply to me peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk so that I will then know your address and will be able to pass on the message to you.

robert douglas bold replied 7 years ago

dear peter i have a correction to make to my message dated 2012-01-05 re plywood landing barges pre d-day landings the barges were launched at seafield not far from the foot of kings road portobello and not at eastfield as first stated i apologize for the error thanks again for a great service well done robert d bold

douglas bold replied 7 years ago

hi peter ihave acouple of world war2 memories that someone may find interesting i lived in adelphi place next to asmall factory that assembled landing craft barges out of plywood this was prior to the d-day landings after assembly they were taken by truck to a launching site at eastfield close to the foot of kings road they were taken to another location for final refit if anyone has any additional info on the subject i would be grateful many thanks peter douglas bold

douglas bold replied 7 years ago

thank you peter for your reply and hope to catch up with some old classmates regards robert d bold

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Douglas. I know that some members of the Portobello History Group read the EdinPhoto web site, so it's possible that somebody might get in touch with me hoping to contact you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Douglas. Thanks for posting the message. I've now also added it to the'Towerbank School Recollections' page and the 'Portobello High School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, so that more people might see it. Can you me to let me know your address in case anybody contacts me asking to get in touch with you? Thank you. peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

January 3rd 201211:02:16 PM

What is your name?

margaret ( hay) williamon

Where are you from?

TOLLCROSS EDINBUR4GH SCOTLAND

Comments

I am unable to post anything to your guest book. I type in the code letters/numbers (up to 8 times) and it still wont go through.

Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?

Cathie (Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

Hello Margaret, did you receive the e-mail I sent you?Cathie

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Margaret. Have you seen that Margaret Cooper posted a message for you in the EdinPhoto guest book today.?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Margaret: In fact for many topics, including those where you are hoping to get a response, it might be better to just send your message in an to me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) rather than post your message in the guest book. Then I'll try to find an appropriate page in the EdinPhoto web site to post your message to. That's what most people do, and I think that way you'll probably find that more people will find and read your messages.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Mmargaret: That sounds frustrating. I don't know what might be going wrong. It seems to work most of the time for me. Have other people been having problem or does anybody else have any advice for Margaret?

January 3rd 201207:18:43 PM

What is your name?

margaret ( hay) williamon

Where are you from?

edinburgh scotland

Comments

Hi peter just joined,and having a great time looking up old classmates.does Ian Stewart knowof a Frank cunnungham, Jim Bagon< Ian soutar, and also an allan cook would love to hear from th em. your website is AWESOME will be in touch again

lorraine dutton bruce replied 7 years ago

Long shot but i knew a magaret hay when i went to drumbrae primary school from your references i doubt it the girl i ws friends with mum died young from a brain tumour.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret: If you me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk I'll see if I can find Ian Stewart's address to give to you, so that you will be able to ask your question direct to him. BUT first you will have to let me know which Ian Stewart it is that you are referring to. Is it (a)the one who lives in Edinburgh who has written about St Thomas of Aquin's School or (b) the one who is now living in London who has written about James Clark School?

January 1st 201211:24:45 PM

What is your name?

margaret ( hay) williamon

Where are you from?

edinburgh scotland

Comments

would like to hear from any one from tollcross, morningside,and fountainbridge. I have LOTS of memories

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. I'm pleased to hear that you have lots of memories of Edinburgh. If you have any that you'd like me to add to the EdinPhoto web site can you please them to me - peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk - then I'll try to find an appropriate place on the EdinPhoto web site to include them. Thanks.

January 1st 201202:29:34 AM

What is your name?

East Paladin Gallery

Where are you from?

USA

Comments

Thank you for your website. I happen to locate your "A.W. Elson & Co" Q&A forum. I've recently acquired a good size group of 9" x 12" inches Elson prints (photogravure), and included with these prints are "Descriptive Text" booklets. Please visit my blog for more information about this. Thanks.

http://playroom.tumblr.com/post/15108205937/a-very-rare-thirteen-small-booklets-or

Jim

East Paladin Gallery replied 7 years ago

I've just finished making a list of my 160+ A&W Elson prints. For anyone interested, please follow my website url. Jim

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim: Thanks for providing the link to the web page with the illustration of your AW Elson item. I followed your link. You have displayed a wide variety of items, none of which I am familiar with! Best wishes for 2012.

2012

December 31st 201103:47:59 AM

What is your name?

Captain Rodney Pollock Rtd. Ex Para.

Where are you from?

Lydney Forest Of Dean Gloucestershire.

Comments

Hi its me again ( Rod.) forgot to state that I lived at greenside place from 1949 till 1963, I remember the smith family well they lived at No. 2a. does anyone remember me. do get in touch Tel. 01595 845 129.

Walter Mason replied 7 years ago

My mother and two sister and two brothers lived at No9 Greenside Place from about 1958.I myself lived there between leaves as I was in the Royal Navy.They moved to Annandale Street prior to thr demolition of the whole area.I was married by this time.

December 31st 201103:33:40 AM

What is your name?

Captain Rodney Pollock Rtd ( Ex Para.)

Where are you from?

Lydney, Forest of Dean Gloucestershire

Comments

Not born in Edinburgh but brought up from 4 years old at No.9 Greenside place, attended East London st & Bellview, prior to an apprenticeship as a confectioner with J.W.Mackie 108 Princes St. then commenced a stint in the army which finished in 2001. Would love to hear from other Greensiders who wandered the streets all those years ago. Tel 01594 845 129.

December 27th 201112:34:28 PM

What is your name?

lynda.Maine

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

Hi PeterI hope you had a lovely Christmas. I managed to get in contact with another girl from the old Craiglockhart School. Carole Wylie nee Menelaws. one girl a Moira Ross spoke to me on the bus the other day. she said she remembered me from Craiglockhart Infant School Small wonders what an old school photo can do,
Have a very Happy New Year
Lynda Maine

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Lynda. I'm pleased to hear that you've made contact with onother of the former Craiglockhart pupils. Thanks for letting me know. Best wishes for 2012.

December 26th 201103:01:35 PM

What is your name?

Raymond Faccenda

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Seasons Greetings to all who subscribe to this wonderful website.
I would like to communicate specifically with Lee Opromolla(USA) and also Doreen Powell(Kirkcaldy) in connection with Boni's ice cream shop in Fountainbridge, which belonged to my dad.
I look forward to hearing from these people and also any other former Fountainbridgers who remember us.

margaret ( HAY ) williamson replied 7 years ago

Hi raymond.I just found this website and I am SO happy.:):)that I found it,when I saw that Bon"s iceream shop,was mentioned The one I remember was in Gilmore Place next to the chemist shop. my mum was friends with her, and I beleive she was in St jojephs convent,where my mums last years were.please let me know eh? I was born and raised in 41 Leven St.you had to go through a wee pend and up some sairs,which put us right above the AuLD TOLL bar.please will wait for to ans. best to you and family and a HAPPY NEW YEAR>

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Raymond: I believe that your address may have changed since you last ed me. Can you send your latest address to me? (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) then I'll be able to pass it on to anybody who tells me that they would like to contact you concerning your message above? Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Raymond: Thanks for your message. I've now sent s to Lee and Doreen to let them know about your message. I hope you will be able to make contact with them. It's about three or four years since I last heard from either of them, so I hope that the addresses I've written to are still current.

December 24th 201109:48:30 PM

What is your name?

June Robertson Wood

Where are you from?

central coast of california...

Comments

FRIEND FOUND THIS ADD IN SCOTTISH NEWSPAPER,,,HOPE IT WORKS......WWW.EDINBURGH'S HOGMANAY.COM.... I FOR ONE THINK ITS GREAT,,SEEMS IT WILL BE ON THE INTERNET WORLD WIDE,,WE SCOTS ALL OVER THE WORLD CAN JOIN THE FUN.....GOOD LUCK, AND HAPPY NEW YEAR....CHEERIO FOR NOW....

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi June. Thanks for your message about the web site for Edinburgh's festivities over the Christmas & New Yearperiod. In fact the punctuation is a little different from the way you have written it. ie. it should be www.edinburghshogmanay.com

December 23rd 201111:56:17 PM

What is your name?

Susan Kaur

Where are you from?

Solihull, West Midlands

Comments

Hi, i cannot believe Milton House is still operating as a school!
I was a pupil at Milton House with my two brothers in the mid 1970's.
Could you please forward me an address for the school. I would love to visit for a trip down memory lane.My address is sukhy71@hotmail.co.uk

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

yes Susan, Milton House still going strong...also went there, many moons ago...i take a video tour of edinburgh now and then, still old school, even police box still there...yes its nice to wander down memory lane.....enjoy..cheerio, june..

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Susan: Yes, Milton House School is still open. Its name now is Royal Mile Primary School. The address is 86 Canongate. This web site gives more information about th school including contact details: www.royalmileprimary.ik.org/home/ikml

December 23rd 201102:32:05 AM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Newcastle, born Edinburgh

Comments

Dear Peter...
All the best for Christmas and New Year and thanks as always for the wonderful job you do with this site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Mike: Thanks for the Christmas message. I wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year. Edinburgh is looking festive at the moment and with no cars on Princes Street there seems to be a good atmosphere around the centre of the City - and the temperature is warmer this year than last! I've been out taking a few photos which I'm slowly adding to the web site.

December 21st 201106:12:15 AM

What is your name?

Brian Pool

Where are you from?

Wellington, New Zealand

Comments

I was born and grew up in Edinburgh in the 1950s. My father, John Pool, served in WW1 with the 9th Battalion, Royal Scots. He attended Dalry School and worked for the Department of Health for Scotland fot 40 years (1922-1962). My mother, Helen (nee Anderson) lived in Ivy Terrace, Merchiston. She attended Craiglockhart Primary School and Tynecastle Secondary School (1918?).
My mother's father (David Anderson) was an engine driver with the LNER, based at Waverley Station, until just before WW2.
My sister Maureen and I attended the Edinburgh Rudolf Steiner School, Merchiston 1951 to 1962.
I am interested in photographs and recollections of Edinburgh in the early 20th century. I am also preparing a book about my father's WW1 experiences, so I'm particularly interested in information about the Dandy 9th in WW1.

Brian Pool (currently working in Vietnam)

Mark Sands replied 7 years ago

Hi Brian! Further to my post two days ago. If you rhqrs@btconnect.com (Regimental Headquarters Royal Scots) They may be able to give you the information you are seeking!

Mark Sands replied 7 years ago

OOPS! is mark.sands17@googl.com

Mark Sands replied 7 years ago

Hello Brian, I read with interest that you are looking for information regarding 'The Dandy 9th' I may be able to obtain a contact address for you. I will get back to you! Please aknowledge this message by and I will send you the relevant details.

December 20th 201107:35:12 AM

What is your name?

Nan Scott

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

Hi Peter I am taking up space here but I think people should know what an excellent job you do for this website. You have got me in touch with so many people from my past. It's fabulous. Contrary to what a certain person thinks, it truly is a great way to find and keep in touch with folks that you have not seen in years, and interesting to hear a lot are living in different parts of the world. I wish you a Very Merry Christmas, a Safe, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Keep up the good work. MY SINCERE THANKS.

Nan Scott replied 7 years ago

Hi John,Happy New Year to you and your family. Sorry but I don't know the name, Dave Wightman, and the only Smith I can remember as a player, was the famous Gordon Smith. Regarding Ed. Dishon, if you contact me nan.scott@bigpond.com I'll give you Eddie's last known address. Don't want to print it. OK. I would also like to ask you about your sister in law who lives in Airport West. I have a feeling she may be friends with a lady I meet in Bali every year, she lives in Perth W.A. Bye the way, where do you live. Hope to hear from you.

John E Kirkwood replied 7 years ago

Hi Nan, Re Hibs Club I was speaking to an old classmate ( not seen each other for 59 years from Boroughmuir) she mentioned a Dave Wightman who was/is a member of the Hibs Supp Club away back Bobby Smith(player) was also a friend of her family. Any recollections?? Through P.S. I am now in contact with 4-classmates but if you have any info on Eddie Dishon would be much obliged to hear.My sister in law lives in Airport West. Happy New Year

Nan Scott (nee Hay) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim. Thanks for adding your sentiments re Peter. He sure does a great job. Where in Melbourne are you. I live in Pakenham. Have been in Oz since 1965. Lived in Glen Waverley for over 30 years until I moved to a Retirement Village in Pakenham. Have a great Christmas and all the best for the New Year.

Tam McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Although I have already wished you all the best for the festive season,I wish it again to you all and to Peter a special thanks to a great Webmaster and person and keep up the great work on this site Tom Wilma and Rayanne xxxx

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Nan + Jim: Thanks for your encouraging comments. It has been good to hear from people now living around the world who are able to share memories. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all.

jim woolard melbourne australia replied 7 years ago

hi peter just like to second nan scott's comments and wish you a merry christmas and a guid new year.

December 20th 201112:41:28 AM

What is your name?

June Robertson Wood

Where are you from?

california

Comments

Hi Peter, sent my comments to the wrong place..So here me goes again....I wish everyone Merry Merry Xmas and a happy healthy NEW YEAR..can you imagine anyone could be so rude, re what is written on this site...Peter has done the best job, and i for one thank him for it...Lets keep up the friendly chatter, lets talk about our past in Edinburgh, our old friends and family members...So sorry for the person who has a problem with the site...Oh well one can either stay on it and have fun as we do, i sure hope they try...MERRY MERRY ALL...CHEERIO,,,JUNE R WOOD..

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

MERRY MERRY TOM AND FAMILY....I AM A PROUD CANAGOTION...BOTTOM OF THE CANONGATE THAT IS,,,,SO ENJOY THIS SITE VERY MUCH...ALSO ON A SITE CALLED ' BANFF&MACDUFF WHEN YOU WERE A KID, AS LIVED THERE AS A CHILD,,OH MY WE DO GO TO OUR PAST DO WE NOTSEND ALL PHTOS ON THIS SITE TO BROTHER IN AUSSIE, HE LOVES THEM.....BASKETBALL IS MY GAME, XMAS DAY FIRT GAME IN A WHILE, MA BAHOOKIE WILL BE PLANTED ON THE SOFA TILL THE BITTER END...GOOD LUCK TO GIRLS WITH THEIR GAMES..CHEERS..JUNE..

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi June: Thanks for your comments above, and for your positive approach. I agree with your message about keeping up the friendly chatter, etc. I still have lots more old photos, recent photos, memories, etc. to be added to the site. I just need to find the time to add them all! I hope you'll find more of interest on the site in the coming months - and thanks for your comments to date.

Tom McLuskey replied 7 years ago

A Merry Xmas and a a happy and prosperous New Year to you June and your family from my family I love this site and for quite a few years Peter and I have known each other and I respect him very much,he puts in a lot of effort for this site, to be the really good site that it is,Where are you from June I see you on the Chinatown page and you talking about the Crollas and the Mieles Tom

December 19th 201110:50:42 PM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BCCanada

Comments

Peter I have just returned from holiday and seen this idiotic comment from Dunbar about myself and Nan ruining this guestbook .Well I am the same as Nan I have put three inputs into the guestbook in the last six months,Nan was asking a question regarding an Edinburgh Club which I along with several other people in good harmony answered. I think if anyone is ruining the guestbook it is Dunbar with his negative attitude and I say to him .have a nice day I think one is long overdue.

meg reilly replied 7 years ago

Hi Tom i have to say i disagree with Dunbars comments. I enjoy reading your chat and Dave Mckinlays. keep coming in and ignore these people who complain. Happy New Year Meg

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam: Thanks for your message. Please don't be concerned or discouraged by the recent reply that you read in the guestbook. I look forward to continuing to hear from you. The person that you refer to is the only one who has experessed any concern out of several hundred who have posted messages in the guestbook over the past few months, so that's not bad! Many have posted and ed me with encouraging comments, and I thank them all for that.

December 17th 201104:53:05 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Hello Peter its been a wee while. The laptop i was using was my grandson's and it was so full of his stuff it was hard to get into. However there is a strong rumour going around in the family that Santa may be delivering a new laptop to someone this Xmas.So until Boxing Day may i wish everyone aVery Merry Xmas and a Guid New Year.

margaret (hay ) williamson replied 7 years ago

Hi margaret,nice hearingfrom you, you brought back LOTS of memories for me. I have a wee book thati have kepttrying to help remember,I here"s some names i have Moira Murry,Dorothy Dunn, Heather Pratt Roy Lewis Nancy McCaully Irene Goldie. My sister wnt oot afew times with Jeorge McKenzie but she met Frank Goodwin who was a bouncer at trhe Pally,and it wasn"t too long,they got engaged, then married. sorry to say it lasted maybe 4yrs or so and got divorced. turned out he was an abuser then she met her very firt boyfriend again Domonic Jannetta and remarried, i worked in Baird the bootmaker,corner of home St,and Glmore place. our house was above trhe Old Toll BAR. I CAN honestly say I miss the GOOD old days growing up there. BUT I HAVD HAD AND STILL HAVE A GOOD LIFE HERE. i MET MY HUSBAND HERE,AND WE WERE TO GETHER 48 YEARS (VERY hAPPY )AND TWO GREAT SONS GLEN IS 47 AND KYLE IS 43. MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY 2YRS AGO AND LIFE IS NOT THE SAME.I TRY TO KEEP BUSY AND WORK 2DAYS A WEEK,i PLAN ON COMING HOME THIS YEAR WITH MY PAL OF 50YRS.MET HER IN MORNINGSIDE,SHE LIVED IN MILLER CRES,AND CAME OVER TO CALIFORNIA A FEW MTHS AFTER ME,AND HERE WE ARE STILL CHUMS.WLL MARGARET i WOULD LIKE TO GO ON AN ON BUT I HAE TAE GO OOT FER MESSAGES BUT PLEASE WRITE BACK AND GIVE ME YOUR E-MAIL OK? LOVE YOUR MEMORIES OF HOME THE BEST TAE YE AYE1

Margaret Cooper replied 7 years ago

Hello Margaret Igrew up in 7 Drumdryan Street top flat just like a wee attic sloping walls etc. Well names you may know Patsy Rosie, Nancy Duncan Idid know INA Hay she lived opposite the Kings Theatre Mitzi my best friend at the time awful I cant remember her last name she went about with a boy called Big Golly . Nice to hear from you. Happy New YEAR.

margaret ( HAY ) williamson replied 7 years ago

hl maegaret, i am new to this site, and having fun checking all the people,from Auld reekie,you said you lived in drumdyan st.I had a lot of chums from there Irene goldie heather pratt,irene dunn.and the murrys, do you have any names like to hear from you;)');)

December 17th 201101:44:37 PM

What is your name?

Peter Stubbs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

You may be wondering why there have been no updates to the EdinPhoto web site for the past couple of days..

All was going well with the web site until yesterday when I tried to switch on the PC to update the EdinPhoto site again. Unfortunately, I could not bring the PC to life. It told me "Cannot read disk". So I took the PC in for repair.

I don't know how long it will be away for. I expect to have quite a backlog of work and s to catch up on by the time that I get the PC back in action again. I hope I'll be able to start work again on these before too long. Peter.

Jim Robertson replied 7 years ago

Hi Peter Just wanted to say that no matter what anyone says this is the best site for info on Edinburgh, bar none. Thank you for all the hard work that you put into it. I would also like to wish you and yours a wonderful Christmas and a Guid New year. Best regards Jim.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again. Good news. I've just got my computer back again. The problem seems to have been solved. I'll check it out this evening then hope to get back to updating the web site again and replying to s tomorrow.

December 17th 201105:04:15 AM

What is your name?

Isabella Vever

Where are you from?

brisbane australia

Comments

merry christmas to everyone from australia. Thank you all for your comments and memories. it takes home for a while, even though I have been Australia for 40 years.

December 16th 201109:36:00 PM

What is your name?

linda mcmillan caine

Where are you from?

waverleybuildings cowgate

Comments

ii i have was born in jan 1952we lived west waverley buildingsuntil i was 14 years old i have 4 sistres nancy mary dorothy emily caine i live in london no my best friend was rae odonnell if any body remembers us i would to haer from you

December 15th 201108:29:10 PM

What is your name?

bryan sebastian

Where are you from?

royston mains crescent edinburgh

Comments

was born in number 48 royston mains crescent moved to england in 1974 joined the british army i am now a grandad of eleven and father to five kids and very happy . i have fond memories of my childhood and my friends ie robert brand who istill keep in touch with he still lives in edinburgh .we went toschool at ainslie park

December 15th 201105:43:56 AM

What is your name?

Nan Scott (nee Hay)

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

Thanks Tommy McCluskey much appreciate you taking time to answer my request re Hibs club. Well the only names I can recall is Chic Robertson and your good self. I'm pretty sure I'd know your Mum and Dad, Though at the moment I can't put faces to names. Now a wee bit more info. We actually were members of the Carlton Branch where Tosh was Secretary and Bus convenor and I was Minute Secretary. We were always up at the Hibs Club in Carlton Terrace almost every weekend, and I used to sing when asked. Some of the guys we palled around with were from the Eastern Branch, Doddo Ward, George Kelly, Alan Burnette,( bumped into him on Caribbean cruise ship a couple of years ago) Tommy Nimmo (who lives in Canada, and I still keep in touch with him)
Brian and Betty Blaney, Eddie Dishon and Jimmy Windram. Does any of these names ring a bell. Thanks again.

Nan Scott replied 7 years ago

Hello John am not sure where Eddie Dishon worked. I knew him through the Hibs Club, and the last time I heard from him he was living in Barnton, which was a couple of years ago. I have his last known address and if you want it contact me. nan.scott@bigpond.com Have a good Christmas and all the best for the New Year. This is a great site eh?????

John E Kirkwood replied 7 years ago

Re Eddie Dishon. Was he brought up in the Goldenacre area? Served App/ship in Ferranti & later joined Nat. Lighthouses as his father had served????

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Nan: Thanks for taking the time to send your reply. Please don't be discouraged from continuing to contribute to the EdinPhoto web site either through the guestbook or by sending s to me for messages that you'd like to see included somewhere on the web site. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. Peter Stubbs : peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Nan Scott replied 7 years ago

Jack Dunbar. Your comments that folk like me and McLuskey are, as you put it, "Ruining the Website" Well let me inform you, that if by using this site for the 3rd time since I first found it just over 6 months ago is ruining the website, well I'm absolutely gobsmacked. Through this site I have caught up with several people who I have not seen in years and if they leave an address I write, or if they see mine they reply. Some people have obviously not seen my address. Here it is again,nan.scott@bigpond. You might like to pass this on to McLuskey. Have a good day, you need one.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Nan: I suggest that (a) the guestbook is suitable for messages that are likely to be of general interest BUT (b) in order to avoid the guestbook becoming a little cluttered, personal s are more appropriate for messages addressed mainly to individuals. Perhaps Jack considered that the first four lines of your fell into category (b) and it was that which caused him to post his reply.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Nan: I'm happy to see you adding messages to the guestbook and sending s to me for includion in the EdinPhoto web site about your former involvement with the Hibs' Supporters Clubs. I'd expect that others would be interested. However, after reading Jack's comments, I have just a little advice which I hope will make sense to you (to be continued).

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Nan: Thanks for the update above. I've now added most of the comments in your message above to the 'Football Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I hope that might encourage one or two more people to send messages to you.

Jack Dunbar replied 7 years ago

People like you- and that includes McCluskey - are ruining this website. As a few people told the lot of you months ago, stop using this website for all your personal boring stuff!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Nan: I've also received a message for you from Loraine Bailey (nee Stevenson). I'll forward it to you.

December 14th 201110:52:25 AM

What is your name?

john thorburn

Where are you from?

seahouses northumberland

Comments

I just wanted to see some pictures of newhaven fishmarket as we bought a lot of fish there in the 1960's. Sadly a lot of the industry now seems all but finished..I remember the car park full of hawkers vans, now sadly mostly no more. I wonder what my grandmother Elizabeth (who was a fishwife) would make of it. Very interesting site, thanks John Thorburn

Harry Summers replied 7 years ago

Hi John I have just been reading what peter was saying we are bringing out a brand new web site on newhaven and we are tri to creat a new museum

john thorburn replied 7 years ago

Thanks Peter for the info,an old customer here in Seahouses has a friend who used to work in the museum her name is Saphera, dont know her second name. I keep in touch with my business friends in Peterhead, I also met in the Shetlands one of William Johnstons salesmen Robbi Mcloud, the strange thing is the fishing industry is such a close net thing we all seem to know each other. Being retired that is what I miss.By the way my father was born and bred in Fisherrow before setting up his fish processing business in Seahouses regards John

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi John: Thanks for your message. Yes, the fishmarket is now only about a third of the size that it was in 1990, and the two kipper factories beside the fishmarket have now been demolished and have made way for new housing. There was a Newhaven Heritage Museum at Newhaven Harbour for a few years until 2006. The museum is now closed and the old photos and other exhibits are in storage, in the care of City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries Dept. You could try contacting that department to see if they have any old photos that might be of interest to you.

December 13th 201103:00:46 PM

What is your name?

Louise Fleck

Where are you from?

Edinburgh now Newcastle

Comments

The other side of my family ( paternal ) were the Sutherlands / Courtneys . Round about the 30's and 40's they lived in East Richmond Street. My dads family lived in Granton ( Wardieburn Road ) in the 60's through to the 70's.

December 13th 201101:22:54 PM

What is your name?

Louise Fleck ( nee Sutherland )

Where are you from?

born in Edinburgh but now in Northeast England

Comments

My grandmother ( Freda McKinley ) was born and brought up with her brothers and sisters in 13 Blackfriars St. Unfortunately , she is the last of them now but she can still regale us with some tales of those days. She married and had my Mum and Auntie ( Freda and Emily ) ) and they lived in the High Street for years. Anyone recognise the names?

: louisefleck@hotmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Louise. Thanks for your message above. Do you have any of your grandmother's memories that you'd like me to add to the EdinPhoto web site? If so, and if you can them to me, I'll try to find a place in the 'Recollections' section of the site to include them. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

December 11th 201106:26:14 PM

What is your name?

Tom,Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake. British Columbia. Canada

Comments

Well Peter, thats nearly another year in the book and ,my family and I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Xmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year
and keep up the excellent work on this fantastic website
The McLuskey Family from ower the Pond

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tom: Thanks for your encouraging comments. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

December 11th 201104:32:41 PM

What is your name?

eddie williamson

Where are you from?

pickering ontario canada

Comments

hello peter another year`s gone by i would like to wish you and all your reader`s a merry christmas and all the best in the new year.
eddie williamson

CONNIE TELFER-SMITH replied 7 years ago

Eddie, seem to have lost your emadd and old one is rejected. would be nice to hear from you, but meanwhile wish you a Merry Christmas and a' the best for the New Year.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Thanks Eddie: Best wishes for Christmas to you and all the other contributors. - Peter

December 11th 201110:53:57 AM

What is your name?

sandra [young] McCulloch

Where are you from?

Edinburgh [born Wauchope Terrace]

Comments

I attended craigmillar primary School between 1952 -1964. Sadly, I never did get a photo of my class in any of these years. Is there anyone out there who may have a copy. I remember Miss Telford and Mr Mutch were two of my teachers.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

I contacted Sandra to check the years that she attended Craigmillar Primary School. She tells me that she should have written '1952-1958'.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Sandra: Thanks for your message. I've added your request to the 'Craigmillar Primary School' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if I get a reply from anybody. However can you be more precise about the years that you attended Craigmillar Primary school? I would have expected you to have been there for about seven years if you started there at age five.

December 9th 201108:26:44 AM

What is your name?

John Dawson

Where are you from?

Bathgate, West Lothian

Comments

I was born at 71 Great King Street, and still have the receipt for my mother's stay there for the birth. This was October 1945 and before the NHS was created.

December 7th 201110:54:22 PM

What is your name?

Debra

Where are you from?

Mid Calder Camera Club

Comments

Hello Peter - Great site and we're looking forward to your talk at the Mid Calder Camera Club in February!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Debra: Thanks for the your comments. I look forward to the visit in February. I wonder how much snow we'll see between now and then!

December 1st 201112:46:37 AM

What is your name?

Nan Scott (nee Hay)

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

If John Campbell or Ian Raddin see this message. I would like to contact them, or anyone else from our class at Abbeyhill School. Have caught up with a couple of classmates already. Also anyone from the Hibs Club (early 1960's before we headed for Oz. ) who might remember me or my late husband Tom (better known as Tosh). Would be great to hear from you. My address: is nan.scott@bigpond.com

TomMcLuskey replied 7 years ago

Nan. I do not know if I know you, or you know me,although your name sounds familiar but my mum and dad went around the Hibs Club in the early sixties,they were Tommy and Ray McLuskey from East Thomas Street (Chinatown)and I had some friends also, Ronnie Brown,Pat Tait,John Grant,Melvyn Cowe,Rab and Chic Robertson and of course myself Tam McLuskey who went to the Hibs Club around that time although not members.Hope it brings back good memories Tam McLuskey

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Nan: Thanks for your message above. I've now added your comments to the 'Abbeyhill School' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if I receive a reply from anybody.

November 29th 201105:15:21 PM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC. Canada

Comments

Hi its me again I forget to mention,Peter you know John Stewart of the Old-Leither and I believe that you met his mother May at the Leith Re-Union, well it is her birthday as well today and would you believe,she is 104 years young today,I would bet that she has seen many changes both for the good and not so good and could tell some stories about Edinburgh and Leith in the old days. Well anyway "Happy Birthday May"
Tom,Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Congratulations May! I think you must be the oldest cortributor to the EdinPhoto web site. You were aged 102 when you answered one of the questions about Leith that I asked on the site last year.

june wood [ ROBERTSON ] TARTAN7@GMAIL.COM replied 7 years ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAY,,AND MANY MORE...CHEERIO FOR NOW, JUNE

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tom. Thanks for your message, and for letting me know that it was John Stewart's Mum's 104th birthday today. Congratulations to her! Yes, I met her in October 2010 at the Surprise Party held for John at Leith Library, to thank him for all that he had done for his Old Leither web site.

November 29th 201102:35:04 PM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake BC.Canada

Comments

I wish to say a "Happy Birthday" to my grand-daughter Rayanne who is twelve today and who has had not the best of times during this past year with, breaking her leg two months ago and missing her Elite team tryouts through this broken leg,so Rayanne,you have a great day this is your special day and we love you Granpa and Nana.

june wood [ ROBERTSON ] TARTAN7@GMAIL.COM replied 7 years ago

HAPPY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY RAYANNE [ LOVELY NAME ] JUNE..

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Happy belated birthday Rayanne from Dave in NZ PS hope the leg is well on the mend for the start of the season.

November 27th 201109:57:06 PM

What is your name?

James Petrie Jamieson

Where are you from?

Ashgill, Lanarkshire

Comments

I left Ashgill in 1963 for Winnipeg Canada and now live in the United States. I am interested in a butcher named Edward "Eddie" Barr who supposedly had a butcher shop on Musselburgh Road. This would be in the late 40's to early mid 50's.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi James: Thanks for your message. I hope you will be able to discover more about Eddie Barr. However, I'll not add your request to one of the pages in the EdinPhoto web site because I am trying to confine the web site, as far as possible, to matters relating to Edinburgh (and Musselburgh is outside Edinburgh).

November 23rd 201109:07:41 AM

What is your name?

Patrick Lindsay

Where are you from?

Perth, Western Australia and lived in Captain's Road at this time

Comments

Joe Curry in recollections 8 on: 'Leith Street and Union Place' mentions The Doll's Hospital which was in the row of shops on the Leith Street end of Broughton Street nearly opposite St Mary's Cathedral. (shops and that side of the street now sadly all gone)

You went in and straight down stairs and turned 180 degrees to a shop in the basement that must have run back under part of the street. There were racks of very many dolls in various states of repair.
As a boy in the very early sixties I visited often as the old gent who ran this with a lady also had secondhand Hornby Dublo and Triang trains/parts for sale at very reasonable prices. The old gent had no teeth and had a distinct way of pronouncing UHU (the glue) which he was always promoting to modellers like me.

I wonder if anyone would have any photos or additional recollections of this shop and it's very interesting owner?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Patrick. Thanks for your comments. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your memories of The Doll's Hospital to the same page as Joe Curry's comments. Your comments are there as 'Recollections 25'. Let's hope that others might send in their memories, or perhaps even an old photo of the shop.

November 22nd 201102:07:16 PM

What is your name?

irene mc hale (nee mcginley)

Where are you from?

south australia

Comments

im no 19 in leith walk and greendykes cres memories ,i stated i was comming home after some 50 years awaynwhen we emigrated to aust im now 61.. when i arrived in edinburgh it was like i never letf i rememberd where all the streets where leight st tce on the side i lived no5 leith st tce,has been changed into a mall but the rest is the same i walked down princess st from toll cross past the gardens and railway station a small mall there to walked the royal mile about 15 times went to the tatoo it was very good the seating was great ,i met all my cousins i havnt seen in a long time and we are comming back again sept 2012,,with two of my sisters as theres still places i want to go ,went to glasgow saw the brad pit movie being made right outside the railway station,,,, went to montrose and aberdeen to shop but i love edinburgh i hope to see the fireworks this time as we left the day of fireworks this year ,i loved hearing all the scottish accent as mine is long gone but i do understand everyone

regards irene mcginley ps they have changed my old school st marys the school is still there but its not used anymore i believe i was surprised that the little swingpark nearby is still there as i used to play there

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Irene. I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your return visit to Edinburgh this year. I've added your latest comments to the EdinPhoto site, so your comments are now on the site as Leith Street Recollections 19+24 and Greendykes Recollections 10.

November 20th 201108:06:41 PM

What is your name?

Jim McBrierty

Where are you from?

born and brought up in Leith, now South Queensferry

Comments

my father, also Jim (b1928) and mother, Ann (Nan) (b1927 at Fala Hill) were Leithers through and through. my grandmother on my fathers side owned a coal shop in Ferrier Street (I think) and the family lived at no 8 whihc was opposite the Hole in The Wa' leading to the Fit o' the Walk, near Manderston Street.
he was brought up there with his brothers and served his time at Beatons the Plumbers. he eventually went to Henry Robb's having served in the Merchant Navy. when they got married, mum and dad lived in Thorntree Street then Easter Road.
Mum's dad was 'on the railway.' and he used to work in the old building at the side of the railway sidings at the traffic lights near Seafield Cemetery.

John Stewart replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim, I served my time as a ships plumber 1951-56 and remember well your uncle Mick. I remember your granny`s shop was in Glover Street. I was a message lad for Ferguson and Crightons in Ferrier Street in 1946.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim: Thankis for your message. I've now added it as 'Recollections 15' on the 'Leith Streets' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

November 17th 201104:23:34 PM

What is your name?

james easson mcnair

Where are you from?

leith

Comments

i am in the picture of queueing outside the state picture house this photo was taken in 1969 i remember quite a few people i am right in the front with the black blazer on and im standing on the pavement to make myself look taller which you did back then ha ha happy days !!!!!!!!!!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again James: You mentioned that you remember queite a few of the names of the children in the photo taken outside the State Cinema. If you'd like to send me an telling me "Who's who?" I could add the details to the web site below the photo. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi James: Thanks for your comments about the photo of the queue of children outside the State Cinema, Leith. I've now added your comments below that photo on the EdinPhoto web site. If you'd like to see that website page, the easiest way to find it will probably be to go to the EdinPhoto home page, then to 'What's New?' and look for the updates made today, November 17, 2011.

November 13th 201109:02:34 PM

What is your name?

John Millar

Where are you from?

North Berwick

Comments

Interested in RP Phillimore-the young school girl who did the colouring in is a distant relation of mine-her descendents are still alive today viz my second cousins
Also there is supposedly one guy in NB who has the full collection but not been able to arrange a meet so far!

November 12th 201104:03:11 PM

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Lorraine dutton bruce

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

I am trying to trace information on the war in the dardenelles and in particular any families who may hold stories or accounts of the scottish Royal Feild Artillery. My grandfather Thomas Dutton of eith uphall or broxburn and later edinburgh was in the the dardenelles and was reprimanded for filing down his spurs, he refused to hurt a horse and maintained that no horse had was with ever needed to be hurt to obey. The war records were lost in the blitz but we know he eventually rode at the head of six horses pulling a heavy gun it is said that after the event the heavy gun was taken by the austrailas to australia and i am told is displayed there. My grandfather had to cross the sahara to get back the horses with sacks over their noses to prevent the sand getting in.We have the filed down spurs to this day, he later was sent into the either palestineor egyption police where he also worked wth horses. I am looking for anyone whos grandfathers may have know of this dardenelles campain

Eddie_welsh replied 7 years ago

Hi Lorraine trying to get an address for your aunt . she was my mother-in laws best pal at school . Izza James

November 10th 201109:03:38 PM

What is your name?

Betty Hepburn (nee Boland )

Where are you from?

Waikanae,Kapiti coast, New Zealand.

Comments

My Granddad William Benham worked at The Lady Haig's Poppy factory that was situated in the Canongate which is now the retired service mens home Whitefoord house ,they moved from there to Calton Road , i believe he was employee No3 later he became a foreman , the men that worked here were all disabled in some way or another from wounds they recieved due to the 1st world war ,Grandad lost H/Leg ,my mother still had a letter that was sent to her on behalf off Lady Haig when G/Dad passed away 1939 ,i have a few photo's off the men working at the factory ,

George Brodie replied 7 years ago

Many thanks Great photos unfortunately unable to recognise my wifes father although we have a couple of indistict possibles My wife has clear memories of her visits there and the pictures from you are invaluable Thanks again GB

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi. Thanks for your comments (Betty + George) and for sending the four pictures of the Poppy Factory in the Canongate (Betty). I've now added the comments and photos that you sent to the EdinPhoto web site. If you'd like to see them, please click on 'latest updates' on the 'EdinPhoto Home Page' then click on any of the thumbnail images for November 11, 2011.

George Brodie replied 7 years ago

my wifes father Charles Matthews also lost a leg while serving with the cameron highlanders in WW1 he also worked at the poppy factory for many years making wreaths he may be in one of your photos thanks for the letter GB

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Betty. Thanks for the message. The Lady Haig Poppy Factory is now in the Powderhall district of Edinburgh. I visited the factory in the early-1990s and took some photos there then. I may add them to the EdinPhoto web site one day - if I can find the time to do that. I was interested to hear about your photos. If you were able to scan them and them to me, I mght be able to add them to the EdinPhoto web site for others to see. If it is not easy for you to scan them, then please ignore this request.

November 10th 201103:42:11 PM

What is your name?

Rev Duncan Shaw

Where are you from?

Forres

Comments

Lots of memories of Little France where my Dad had a Garage and Filling Station on the Old Dalkeith Road until the early 70's.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi to Rev. Duncan Shaw. If you'd like to send any of your memories of Little France by to me, I may be able to find a place to include them in the EdinPhoto web site. My address is: peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

November 7th 201108:44:37 PM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC.Canada

Comments

I was raised in East Thomas Street(Chinatown) but spent many happy years growing up living at No.2 Bothwell Street with my grannie my grandmothers name was Mrs Edwards ground floor and I had many friends who I have not heard from in many years who lived in Bothwell Street,maybe someone out there or themselves would like to get in touch,Some of my friends from these long ago and very happy times were. Terry and Bernie Reilly,Ian Gordon,Mattie Bowes,Ronnie Innes,Elizabeth Rennie,Donald Fisher and Dennis Finn to name a few and I would really like to know how they are and to get back in touch if possible. My "E.Mail" address is - tommac1@shaw.ca
Thanks
Tom McLuskey

November 3rd 201107:57:36 PM

What is your name?

John Lockhart

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Nice to see all the old recollections and stories.

November 2nd 201105:41:44 PM

What is your name?

Geoffrey Millar

Where are you from?

Elie, Fife

Comments

Any trace of J S Ireland, photographer in Anstruther?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Geoffrey. According to D Richard Torrance's booklet "Photographers in Central Scotland to 1914", JS Ireland had a photographic studio at 30 Shore Road, Anstruther from 1889 until it was destroyed by fire in May 1906.

November 2nd 201104:16:56 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Does anyone remember Georges Cafe in Brougham Street next door to the cheap record shop. After a late night at the Palais a crowd of us would go there ,it was classed at that time as a Hungarian Cafe and we would have goulash and a bottle of Chianti, and since we never had a lot ofr money very often we would have to share. .George was ok with that . Anyway we thought we were living the life.

bill stewart replied 7 years ago

I remember going into Georges many a time with my pals in the mid. sixties and then back along the meadows. we all lived in Buccleuch pl.and Buccleuch St.

November 2nd 201108:23:43 AM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith

Where are you from?

Strathdale, Bendigo,Vistoria, Australia

Comments

This is in response to D.Taylor's Recollection -42 - in Edinburgh Old Town - Fountainbridge. They were asking if anyone knew of this doctor. Dr. Labinjoe. He was my family doctor while I was growing up and we lived at Crewe Place. Yes his practice was in Gardiners Crescent and in the basement for a very long time, then in the floor above eventually which was such a contrast from the very dark and dingy basement which back then was lit by gas lamps. He was from Abyssinia, that was what it was called then. He was a terrific doctor, made me think a bit of the actor back then Paul Robeson, he was a big chap with a fantastic deep laugh, a big gentle giant in my eyes as a child, always taken by his smile he was so black but had this big pink mouth and pink palms which as a child really fascinated me, he was the only black person I knew but never had any fears of him, he was a great miss when he retired. Hope this answers some questions D. Taylor's asking.My is ahfs@live.com.au - if they want to get back to me.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Avril. Thanks for your reply. It's good to hear from you again. You are the second person to have replied with fond memories of Dr Labinjoh to D Taylor's question in 'Fountainbridge Recollections 42. I've now added your reply to the EdinPhoto site as 'Fountainbridge Recollections 44'.

November 2nd 201112:33:11 AM

What is your name?

Colin R. Campbell

Where are you from?

St.Marys, Ontario, Canada

Comments

Hi Peter,
My wife who is from Newhaven, (Edinburgh) has a postcard of the 'Fish Market' in Newhaven that was produced by 'Nimmo-Leith-Edinburgh'. The lower left hand corner has the number '773' printed in white. This card was never sent or filled out therefore I can't determine what the date of production might be. Can you help with this?
Thanks, CC

donald campbell VEALE replied 7 years ago

Hi Colin just a stab in the dark but are you related to Donald Campbell who was a Trawler Skipper out of Newhaven and later sent on Coastal Patrol looking for mines. He later received the BEM at the Palace. He was my mothers Brother and I was named after him. I know there is a lot of Campbells oot there. All the best Donald in Kent

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Colin. I am not familiar with the Nimmo postcard that you mention, but I do have quite a lot of others by Nimmo. Almost all of them were posted between 1904 and 1908, so that might be an approximate date for your photo. (The fishmarket was built in 1896.)

November 1st 201110:31:08 PM

What is your name?

Iain Cameron Smith

Where are you from?

Penicuik

Comments

Hello Peter,

I am very impressed with your website. I look forward to browsing through it and learning more about Edinburgh and it's people.

November 1st 201101:14:36 AM

What is your name?

Freda Telfer

Where are you from?

Glasgow

Comments

I have a postcard of the Hearts V Celtic football teams at Tynecastle Park, Scotttish Nat War Memorial match 22 May 1920. Right hand corner signed J.E.D and details of Dougherty studio address stamped on reverse. If it is of interest, contact me and I will send a copy for your records. Love Edinburgh, enjoyed your site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Freda. Thanks for your message, and for your encouraging comments about the EdinPhoto web site. Your postcards are certainly intereting. If you were able to scans of them to me, I could see if the quality would be suitable for adding to the EdinPhoto web site, so that others would be able to see them. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Hello Freda I have not long since read a book,mainly about the the Hearts Football team that served in the 1stW.W. many of them never returned and obviously that game would have been play to commemorate those brave men. If you are interested in football and a bit of WW1 history it is well worth a read, the name of the book is called "McRea's Battalion". Incidentally my Kiwi Son [living in the Scottish Borders] who sent me the book is a Hearts fanatic and his Scottish Wife is a Celtic one, so when the teams meet it's WW1 all over again, glad to say no deaths so far. Look forward to seeing the photo. Regards Dave McKinlay NZ

October 30th 201107:27:18 PM

What is your name?

Dolores Whitson nee Frackelton

Where are you from?

Edinburgh (now residing in West Lothian)

Comments

My sister Alice, my parents and myself lived in Keir Street (formerly called Graham Street) from about 1952 to 1970. I have very happy memories living there. This website has brought them all back to me.

October 28th 201103:52:46 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

A tramcar trip to Portobello back in the 40's was the ultimate joy we'd get a tramcar from Tollcross to Joppa and walk the rest of the way. It was always freezing at Porty but my sister and i would bravely put on our cossies and run into the sea only to emerge seconds later having turned blue, by this time my Mother would be settled in a deckchair with our coats and jumpers wrapped around her 'och you'll soon warm up ' she would say .There used to be a fun fair there i remember paying a precious sixpence for a 'LUCKY BOX'and wound up greetin cos all that was in it was a horoscope. In spite of all this we had a great time and went home convinced we had a bit sunburn.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the "Tramcar Adventures" page in the "Recollections" section of the EdinPHoto web site.

October 26th 201105:46:41 PM

What is your name?

June Hughes

Where are you from?

Ipswich suffolk england

Comments

My mother comes from edinburgh, she met my father during the 2nd world war in edinburgh she lived at 14 west nicholson street in a tennament. Her name was elizabeth mckay they had a shop in the dummydykes area. I find this web site very interesting and my aunty annie, my mum's sister married my father's brother and they both settle in ipswich, both of them told many storie's of their childhood in edinburgh. I notice a photo of jessie houston school of dance my aunty annie has this photo and she is in the photo. They both worked at rose neath laundry they use to walk across the meadows to go to work. I hope i will find the tenament's were they lived.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi to June Hughes. Many of the streets of tenements on the 'other side of the Meadows' at Marchmont and Bruntsfiled have not changed much over the past century (apart from all the cars in the streets today) so you may still be able to get a good idea of what the streets where your relations used to stay were like.

june wood [ROBERTSON] replied 7 years ago

HELLO JUNE, WHERE I WAS BORN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CANONGATE HAS ALL CHANGED, WHICH IS A GOOD THING REALLY, BUT STILL THE SAME IN MY MEMORIES..SO GOOD LUCK FINDING WHERE YOUR PARENTS LIVED...CHEERIO FOR NOW....

june hughes replied 7 years ago

My address is junehughes1270@btinternet.com

june hughes replied 7 years ago

Sorry i forgot to put my adress and a big thank you to june wood

October 25th 201110:23:06 PM

What is your name?

william manson

Where are you from?

West Sussex

Comments

I was born in West Pilton Circus in the 1960's I have fond memories of the place, the tennis courts, the bowling green with crazy putting and the huge football field in the middle. We lived in 17/3 we had great neighbours and everyone helped each other in times of crisis.
From there I moved to West Granton Grove, seemingly more quality housing, but that turned into a ghetto as did West Pilton.
I remember the shops in Pilton, the chip van, Brendas ice cream van and the roll man.
I had many good times there as a child, went to Craigmuir primary school, then ainslie Park.
I remember we were pretty poor, my cousins stayed in Pennywell and came round most mornings to let us ride their bikes, happy memories indeed

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi William. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the "Pilton Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

October 24th 201105:14:44 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

, little message to Connie Newman I live in Colindale, North London.Back to recollections I have mentioned my primary school a few times always hoping i might hear from anyone who attended All Saints School Glen Street Edinburgh 1940 to 1944 teachers were Miss Forrest, Miss Finlay Miss livingstone and sewing teacher Miss Lawson who would look at my stitches and say 'cat's teeth again Miss Cooper' istill do cat's teeth. It was a good school Xmas because of rationing we would all be asked to take some sugar, raisins, flour and our teachers would make cakes, toffee,for our Xmas party we were all so happy then with so little....

margaret (hay ) williamson replied 7 years ago

Hi margaret. I went to St.Ignatiaus ,your playground faced ours had fun with the snowfights always friendly and soaked tae the skin But those were good memories.rember th wee path with the wall tae the left? had tae dreep it on a dare landedwish ye oon ma bum... such laughter, hope to hear from you soon.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them below the message that you sent in JUne this year on the "All Saints' Primary School" page in the "Recollections" secton of the EdinPhoto web site. I hope that one of the other former pupils might read your messages there and send a reply.

October 22nd 201111:49:33 PM

What is your name?

audrey nelson

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

can anyone help me please when i stayed in muirhouse we had a black lab named glen . glen used to follow the milkman around muirhouse and protect the milkman for a pint of milk at the end of the run can anyone remember glen is their any milkmen or boys who worked on the floats it was round 1965 to 1975 when we moved away glen name was even printed on the delivery books so any new milkman would know who he was and to expect him

John Brogan replied 5 years ago

I've glanced through this site before, but just found the message from Audrey Nelson. I am John Brogan, and lived at 20/2 Muirhouse Park, and remember the Nelson family, and of course Glen. Audrey mentions her twin sisters and brother, then in another post mentions her brother David, but I remember her brother as Michael, but then another brother may have come along later. I also remember the family's motor bike and home built sidecar. I have supplied my address and would be pleased to hear from any of the Nelson's.

audrey replied 7 years ago

hi peter thats for putting my posts on this intresting site its a pity that iv had no reply but never mind i wouldnt have found the site if it wasnt for my brother david

audrey nelson replied 7 years ago

thankyou for your welcome im looking forward to learning more about the site and of edinburgh

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Audrey. Thanks for your two messages. I've now added them to the 'Muirhouse Recollections' page in the Edinphoto web site. It will be interestig to see if anybody remembers Glen and sends an to me about him. Can you send me an to let me know your address, then I'll be able to send you a message if I receive any replies about Gl9acten? Thank you. peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

October 22nd 201110:58:46 PM

What is your name?

audrey nelson

Where are you from?

i was born in 20/3 muirhouse park

Comments

as you see i was born in the house in muirhouse park in 1965 and i grow up there with my older twin sisters and brother i moved from there in 1975 but would love to here from anyone who knows me from there

October 20th 201110:32:32 PM

What is your name?

brenda mc nally

Where are you from?

ireland

Comments

i stayed in cannan lodge with my sister in 1961 mother and father split up she was from scotland dad was irish would anyone rember us there

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Brenda. I've received a message from somebody who would like to contact you. Can you please let me know your address so that I can pass the message on to you. Thanks. peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Brenda. I've now added your message to the 'Canaan House' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web slte. Let's hope that somebody will read it and send a reply. I'll let you know if that happens.

October 20th 201103:20:33 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

little reply to Connie Newman you are right about the way vaccinations were delivered in those days my one resulted in a very large scar which bore an uncanny resemblance to a pair of old fashioned bloomers i always made sure my kids were done in the leg.

margaret williamson (hay ) replied 5 years ago

hi margaret and connie it was always scarey when it was time to get vacinated (get yer jag as they used tae say)and it was always on a friday. the class would line up on the side where the school bell was and here we all weregoing through the door up the winedy stair,and wait oor turn came some would be crying,holding their arm then some who were nearest to the top of the stair ,would be coming back doon tea get at the end again I had a good size one on my arm,and have been asked by a few what did I do to my arm. my arm was swollen even on the Monday of going back I always said when I have kids that won"t happen to them and I"M glad that method of doing vacinations changed

Connie Newman replied 7 years ago

Mine is a large oblong - very puckered. We could start a thread here comparing smallpox vaccination scars among people of a certain age!! I see you are in London? I am in Kent - East Peckham, a village between Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells. Where in the London area are you?

October 18th 201102:22:28 AM

What is your name?

Alistair Rankine

Where are you from?

Langwarrin Australia

Comments

I enjoyed looking at the Coronation day photos. I remember that day well as it was my 17th birthday. Makes it easy to remember Coronation Day, Also around that time Gordon Richards won his only Derby, Stanley Matthews won his only FA Cup medal, & Hilary climbed Everest. just a bit of trivia for you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Alistair. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the EdinPhoto web site beneath one of the Coronation Day photos.

October 17th 201107:52:18 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay nee cossar

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

someone wrote of the row of shops crewe rd /boswll parkway i went to school with one of the girls from irvin,s elenoar, she married the footballer billy .stevenson in 1958-9 they had the drysalters shop i think there were 5 girls i lived in crew rd west would love to hear from anyone i was at ainslie park se, school

Bo Sinclair replied 7 years ago

Hi Dot Sorry Carols address was at the top of Crewe Grove not Crewe Place. Cheers Bob

Bob Sinclair replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy I have been in touch with Avril in the past and did write a bit about the shops at Crewe Road North. In my early days i did go around with Alison Irvine whose dad had the Drysalters shop just next to the butchers. As far as I know Ali might have had other sisters but I never saw any of them. Her pal at that time was a Carol McKenzie who lived on the corner of Crewe Place. Currently I am living in Queensland also. Regards Bob Sinclair

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy and Avril. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Granton, Boswall, Royston' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Avril Finlayson Smith (nee Young) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy,Just noticed your letter. I lived top of Crewe Place, my brother went to Ainslie Park I went to Bellevue after Royston. I think I might well have been the peron that wrote about these shops? I too live in Australia but Victoria actually in Bendigo.My it ahfs@live.com.au - if you should want to get in touch and ask anything else. Avril.

October 17th 201101:27:46 AM

What is your name?

Tam Mc Luskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC. Canada

Comments

You know when I was growing up in Chinatown (East Thomas Street) We had an extremely tough up bringing but we respected the elderly and the women and we had two places that we used to always frequent because of there committment to that cause and that was the Croallas and the Mielles I hope that I have the spelling correct ,one who had an ice cream shop and one who had a chip shop both in Easter Road across from Middletons pub,in the Croallas, Dom was a great character who was always kind to us keellies and the Mielles were great people as well, anyone who remembers these great people please write in about them Tam McLuskey

Connie Newman replied 7 years ago

Good heavens - you were Dante's first girl friend??? What a small world. You will know what he was like then! And yes, he married Jane Russell's secretary. If my memory serves me right (and sometimes it doesn't!) she was tall & a red head? My abiding memory of Dante & his band, was him crooning into the mic 'Sippin' Cider Through a Straw'!!!! Yes, I think the shop was near Greyfriar's as you say. And I have been gone from Edinburgh for 48 years. I married an Englishman - he was a student at the Edinburgh Botanics!

june { wood } robertson replied 7 years ago

Hi Connie, here we go again,,,The Dante lanni i knew,was my first date,,dont ask how long ago !!!! Family had a small cafe near where Grey Friars Bobbies fountain is { been gone from Edinburgh for 54 yrs } so not sure of location...Hot peas and vin is what they served on cold winter nite.....He married Jane Russels secretery...Believe the Norman Crolla i knew also came from a family with shops.....My sons in-laws come from Italy...Boy can she cook !!!!...Cheers..

Connie Newman replied 7 years ago

June, as I said, my sister married Francis Miele whose family had the fish & chip shop in Easter Road. As far as I am aware they had no other relatives in business, so if you knew of Miele shops elsewhere - they were not related. Also as far as I am aware, there was no Norman Crolla in the Valvona & Crolla family. But Crolla was quite a common name up there - unlike Miele. Dante Lanni had a dance band - did you ever dance to it? He played sometimes at both the Palais & the Plaza. He was a great ladies' man was Dante, tall dark & good fun - I knew him quite well (no relation though!). His brother Ernest was much more serious - he was an optician & had his own shop. The reason for the Italian migration was the usual. Our families mostly came from very rural areas - my family is from a village called San Antonino, near Cassino (and Montecassino)& there were usually lots of brothers & sisters, so some emigrated for financial reasons. Most of the Edinburgh families came from the same region.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam, Conie and June. Thanks for your comments about the Easter Road shops and families. I'v now added your comments to the 'East Thomas Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that others will be able to read them there.

june { wood } robertson replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam,,,i knew a Norman Crolla, wonder if its the same family..Also knew the Mielles, thought they had fish and chip shop either in the Canongate or the High St..Also knew Danti Lanni,,oh those lovely peas and vinegar on a cold winter nite...Often wondered why so many Italians came to Scotland ?

Tam McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Hi Connie Well it is certainly a small world,one of my dearest friends from the other site yourself "Connie" knows and is related to people,to families that I grew up with and knew and respected them so many years ago,I remember so many times going for a snowball or a blackman, I believe Crollas place was called the "Tiffin" and I remember also as a youngstet, wnen my dad would leave Middletons Pub and send me to the Mielles fish and chip shop for a feast of fish and chips. We were all ragamuffins from Chinatown but they were always kind to us kids Tam

Connie Newman replied 7 years ago

Tam - the Crolla & Miele families. Dominic Crolla was one of the Valvona & Crolla sons. The oldest, Victor, ran the Valvona & Crolla shop - he never married. Then there was Dominic - he ran the shop in ~Easter road. Then the sisters Phyllis, Gloria & Olivia. All were great friends of my sister Toni. Olivia married Carlo Contini & he ran the shop with Victor. The shop is still run by the Contini family as you know. Phyllis married Armando Margiotta & they opened the Fudge Shop in the Royal Mile. Armando made the fudge!! Gloria never married. The Miele family? Well, my sister Toni married the oldest son Francis! Sadly they are both dead now, but the rest of the Miele family, Luigi, Lena & Virgilio (Gee) are still in Edinburgh.

October 15th 201103:39:52 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

A little memory from my childhood. In Edinburgh back in the early 1940's we had a smallpox scare which resulted in mass vaccination i think we got done at the Royal Infirmary my most vivid memory of this is we kids when we had it done had to wear a red ribbon round the sleeve of our coats so people could see what arm we had done and therefore avoid knocking into us but my sister and i wore our red ribbons with pride.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret: I'm sure your memories of vaccinations in Edinburgh in the early-1940s will bring back memories to others. I've now added your comments to the 'Vaccinations' page in the 'Edinburgh At War - Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Connie Newman replied 7 years ago

I don't remember the smallpox vaccination Margaret - but I still bear the scar!! On my upper left arm I have quite a 'puckered' scar, which I was informed by my mother was the smallpox vaccination. I don't think modern methods leave scars like that these days! I had a 'flu jab last week & I react to these. My arm (the left one again!) gets very red, inflamed & itchy & it is just clearing up.

October 13th 201102:25:19 PM

What is your name?

Terry McGuire

Where are you from?

Coventry

Comments

Does anyone remember the Polish Army Post Office housed in a Nissen hut at St. Leonards , roughly opposite The Nelson Hall Library?
Flying the Polish flag, the sign annonced "Postka Polska.)

Margaret Goodchild, Welwyn, Herts. replied 7 years ago

Hello Terry, Yes I remember the Polish Post Office being in the Nissen hut. I lived in Henry Street which was just nearby. The waste ground it stood on had a wall behind it and one could look over that and see the backgreens of Henry Street hiouses, so yiou'll know how near it was. I was 6 years old when the War started and can't quite remember exactly when the Polish guys came there. Not much else I can remember but do enjoy it when someone puts a bit on this website with memories of St. Leonards. All the best

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Terry: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'St Leonard's' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site so that others will be able to read it there and possibly send in replies.

October 9th 201111:51:55 AM

What is your name?

Gerald R Mason

Where are you from?

Glasgow for my first six months, Edinburgh for the next 69 years

Comments

Wonderful web site, wish I had found it long before this

October 7th 201111:04:05 AM

What is your name?

Howard Bentley

Where are you from?

Denmark

Comments

To the mail sent a few minutes ago.
The Danish firm "R. FĂŚrch" is spelled "R. Faerch" (the "AE" is one combined letter as it often is found in "Caesar").
Best regards,
Howard B.

October 7th 201110:59:15 AM

What is your name?

Howard Bentley

Where are you from?

Denmark

Comments

Dear Sir,
My dad, Geo. Howard Bentley was a director at Thompson & Porteous in the 1920s. He later came to the Tobacco Monopoly of Sweden and to Denmark where he started the biggest pipe tobacco factory (R. FĂŚrch), now part of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group.
Are you interested in learning more?
Best regards,
Howard Bentley

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Howard. Thanks for your message. If you know anything about your dad's business in Edinburgh, I might be able to find a place on the EdinPhoto web site. I'm sure there must be a good story to be told about his business in Sweden, but that would be beyond the scope of the EdinPhoto web site.

October 6th 201109:34:53 AM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi Peter
Like a few Edinburgh private schools- eg Melville College and Cranley- John Watsons found it difficult to attract pupils given by how much they had to raise their fees to cover their increasingly high running costs.The name John Watson was incorporated into George Watson's College, to which a number of pupils transferred when it closed in 1975.

All the best.

Mike

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

HI Mike: Thanks for your reply. I've now added your reply below the question that Eelan asked on the 'John Watson's page in the Edinphoto web site. I've also sent an to Eelan to let he know about your reply.

October 5th 201111:56:24 AM

What is your name?

david stewart

Where are you from?

blackburn west lothian

Comments

i stayed at caanan lodge in the late 70s i have many happy memories of roaming the grounds xmas time and unhappy memories of the night matron who would beat me when i peed the bed then put a wet slobbering kiss on me as if to say sorry i had nightmares about that woman, i would have been about 6 or 7 i must say i feel that i had some excellent times there i remember going on the taxi mans picnic getting took to my first ever football game hearts v motherwell and the great staff GLAD SOMEONES LOOKING INTO THIS GREAT MANSION david stewart tartandave467@yahoo.co.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi David: Thanks for your memoried of Canaan Lodge. I've now added them to the 'Canaan Lodge Recollections' page on the EdiunPhoto web site. It will be interesting to see if any of the other former residents send in more memories of living there.

October 5th 201112:09:16 AM

What is your name?

Iain Cameron Purves

Where are you from?

Formerly of Crewe Grove,Westfield Road and now Waterdown, Ontario Canada

Comments

My younger years were all spent roaming Edinburgh, Leith and Newhaven.
Love exploring your site. Well done!

Bob Sinclair replied 7 years ago

Hi Ian I remember you only in the passing when we used to have cycle races round "the block" being Pilton Avenue, Crewe Grove and Terrace and Pilton Place. I used to walk down the Grove to the Methodist Church. The only one I actually knew in the Grove was Adam Turnbull. CCheers Bob Sinclair

jim pringle replied 7 years ago

nice to see your name....like yoursekf love to explore site....best to you both

Avril Finlayson Smith (nee Young) replied 7 years ago

Hi Ian! Think you may well be Fiona's brother at the moment can't remember your other sister's name. I lived at 79 Crewe Place, went to Granton Baptist so knew many from Crewe Grove, such as the Halls, Peter and Sylvia Roberts and many more.nice to see a name pop up that I remember,I am now in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia and have many contacts from Pilton. Regards to you and your family. P.S.We actually have a super drawing of Edinburgh Castle that your brother in law Bill did for us. Avril.

October 3rd 201112:39:45 AM

What is your name?

Connie Telfer-Smith nee McJannett

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pacific

Comments

Does anyone have class photographs from Royston School/Granton c1938-48? Think teachers were Miss Dodds/Mrs Crawford. Would love to hear from anyone who attended same time as me.

Avril Finlayson Smith replied 7 years ago

Dear Connie,Just noticed your letter, I have sent a class photo taken at Royston well actually at the Annex up by the playing fields that were! entrance in Pilton Avenue,I was at Royston in 1941 till 1948 my last teacher was Mr.Henderson. So if you go on the schools site you should see it there I think with as many names as I could remember,hope this helps.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Connie: I've now added your request to the 'Royston School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might find it there and send a reply.

October 2nd 201109:19:14 AM

What is your name?

dorothy finlay

Where are you from?

queensland australia

Comments

i was born @ 7stbernards row stockbridge my grandfather john finlay lived in dean st. one of 11 children he was killed at the battle of the somme in 1916 does anyone in stockbridge remember the finlays, iremember the grand cinema where you always caught fleas dorothy finlay .t. ,

hugh gray replied 6 years ago

it is interesting house change over the years My Brother owned the house top two flats at 7 St. Bernard's row, he sold it in 1967 68 and joined me in Australia then went to south Africa Johannesburg His name was bill Gray and his wife Was Christine .

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Dorothy and Margaret. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Stockbridge Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

HI Dorothy I remember the Grand cinema we used to get two films and an episode of Flash Gordon the seats were rock hard and it was always cold. Iremember it mainly because i had my first snog there in the front row. Nae shame eh?

September 30th 201102:59:51 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

When I was twelve years old back in 1948 Igot a job delivering milk. I had plagued Mr White who owned the dairy in Drumdryan St where i grew up, for ages for a job as he had a few kids who worked for him delivering milk but the rule was you had to be twelve,and it paid 7/6 a week but it was seven days a week. iloved it, Ihad about twelve tenements i delivered to . The crates of milkwere in a sort of wooden trolley with four wheels about as long as a pram. off i would go round Brougham St then round to Tarvitt St then back round to Drumdryan St. There was a boy who worked for the Dumfreshire Dairy who would sometime take my top flats i don't know if he was our now famous Mr Connery maybe. Xmas was extra nice customers wouls leave money in their empty bottles a shilling or two bob but the ultimate was a half crown. my first Xmas icollected enough to treat my Mum to the pictures i took her to the Blue Halls and bought her an ice cream.I suppose little jobs like that would be frowned on nowadays kids would'nt do them anyway but back then they were a lifesaver as it was quite hardgoing after the war.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret and Alistair: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Tollcross Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site, for others to read there.

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

hi alistar i did deliver papers later on but the round was a bit hefty and it was all the way up by the Meadows but another thing i did was knock on doors and ask people if ey wanted any 'messages' and they used to give me sixpence a go.Do you remember old people uded to get free tobacco i used to collect it for them would'nt be able to do that nowadays.

Alistair Rankine replied 7 years ago

Lucky you Margaret, I was 12 that year and I had a job delivering milk for the Ashley dairy my route was Hermand Terrace,Stewart Terr,Wardlaw Terr, but I only got 5/0 shillings. You are correct kids wouldn't do it these days. Also delivered papers at night. Great Fun and a nice earner.

September 27th 201101:32:14 PM

What is your name?

nina lowden

Where are you from?

australia

Comments

How lovely to see my family history on your site. My papa was Robert young turnbull the son of Robert tunbull the last son listed in the business. Charles would have been my great great great grandfather. My mother has a wonderful collection of photos from that era,such as the wedding of my great great grandparents. Thank you7vn8

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Nina: Thanks for your message. It's always good to hear from descendants of the early Edinburgh photographers.

September 24th 201101:29:29 PM

What is your name?

Alan Wharton

Where are you from?

Longstone

Comments

Only just came across site.Great to see all the old photographs and see
names that I recognise.

September 19th 201111:16:48 PM

What is your name?

Roland Wright

Where are you from?

Liverpool

Comments

2 original family photo's have recently come into my possesion, approx 4"x3",estimated 1938-39, both taken in a London Theatre, Stamped on the back -: Pollard Crowther FRPS, The Studio, 105 Shaftsbury Avenue W1. From what I can gather about Pollard Crowther, it seems strange that he ( or they) would be taking theatre photo's rather than his more well know portraits, any information on 'The Studio' please

September 19th 201107:46:49 PM

What is your name?

JOAN FINLAY

Where are you from?

Originally Prince Albert Buildings - Edin 1930 to 1952

Comments

Writing this for my mother, she would love to hear from anyone who lived in that area or attended Milton House Primary School 1936 ..... or any photos from that period, Many thanks...reply shenavall@hotmail.co.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

HI Joan: Thanks for the message. I've now added your comments and your mother's request for information to the 'Dumbiedykes Streets and Houses' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. That section already includes some memories and photos of the area, but most are from later than the 1930s.

September 18th 201110:50:23 PM

What is your name?

Colin Macintyre

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Left a message about the shop run by McIntyre or Macintyre, may of been a dairy? Asked for info, forgot to leave for contacting

sanctuary2@virginmedia.com

September 18th 201110:47:50 PM

What is your name?

Colin Macintyre

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Wondering if anyone had any info on the Macintyre or McIntyre family who owned a dairy or a shop at Edina Place in Edinburgh. Anything you can share about the family and shop, think they may be related to my family tree.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Colin. I've also added your search for information to the 'East Thomas Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. Let's hope you get a reply.

September 18th 201110:29:02 AM

What is your name?

Lorna Macey [nee Wilson]

Where are you from?

Fife [Born in Leith]

Comments

I am researching my family tree and I am looking for information on a Sweet Shop that my great grandmother owned in Salamander Street, Leith in early mid. I am also looking for information on Fisherrow Depot as to whether this was a hospital in Musselburgh. Any information would be appreciated

Ruth McClounnan replied 7 years ago

Lorna, I'm from around that area, Coburg St. if you would like to contact me at leithlady@gmail.com I can help you with the name of the sweetie shop in Salamander St. Leith

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Lorna: Thanks for your message. I cannot help with your question about Fisherrow and Musselburgh because that's outside Edinburgh so beyond the scope of the EdinPhoto web site. However if you can me to let me know when your grandmother had her sweet shop at Salamander Street, Leith, I can add a message about it to the EdinPhoto web site and ask if anybody remembers it. My address is: peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

September 16th 201109:39:12 PM

What is your name?

paddy brock

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

looking for some old mates from the southside i now live in liverpool

September 16th 201101:59:01 PM

What is your name?

Lynda Kelly

Where are you from?

Leith

Comments

My mothers family lived in the coppie buildings. Jean,John, Janet (Nettie)
Livingstone. They went to St Marys and St Anthony's,
Only Janet, my mum still on the go 79 still going strong.

John Stewart replied 7 years ago

Hi Lynda. Your mum must surely remember me. I stayed in No 1 Cables Wynd with my grandparents during the War. I attended the Decontamination Excercises in Leith Hospital in 1942. Your Uncle Johnny also attended.

Ruth McClounnan replied 7 years ago

Lynda, there is a website oldleithers.com run by John Stewart, I have friends on the site that went to St. Marys and St. Anthonys..I myself I'm from Coburg St. now live in Los Angeles....go into the oldleithers and introduce yourself.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hy Lynda, Thanks for your message. I've now added a brief note from your to the'Edinburgh Place Names and Speech' page (entry for Coppie) in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPHoto web site.

September 14th 201104:14:04 PM

What is your name?

Roberta Graham

Where are you from?

Stirling

Comments

This is a long shot and goes back to maybe 1954 , my mum , Nora Graham, worked in what she referred to as "the rubber mill", she would have been about 21, i would like to know if anyone remembers her at all, she lived at 6 Hay Drive , Niddrie, she had 3 brothers Jimmy Graham, George Graham and Lawrence Graham, my address is rubygxx@hotmail.co.uk, thanks

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Roberta: Thanks for your question. I've now added them to the 'North British Rubber Works' page and to the 'Niddrie (1950s +1960s) page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if I receive a reply from anybod.

September 14th 201107:36:05 AM

What is your name?

Robert Murray

Where are you from?

Penicuik Now living in Thailand

Comments

RE Pentland Garage
I worked at the Pentland Garage in 1967 Thats where i started my lorry driving Whith lots of hard work at Dalmore Paper Mill loading trailers and happing and roping them ready for Delivery south, Drove lots of old bangers from 2 stroke 4 wheel Commer,4 wheel Albion Chieften Tipper Taking bricks from Roslin to Melrose Later i did long distance with a more modern 4 Wheel Commer,I remember Tom Inglis,Bobby Cornett, Davey Bell etc,I also remember FSY 1 F and 2F i Think Bobby Cornett drove 2 F Those were the days.....

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Robert: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Pentland Garage' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

September 14th 201112:24:56 AM

What is your name?

Sylvia nee Deffley

Where are you from?

Ontario Canada

Comments

Reply to Brian Ware. I used to live on Portobello High Street and was a friend of Doreen Ware. Her father did not own a shoe shop but a shoe repair shop at the address mentioned beside the Bluebell. Yes he did have a motor cycle with a sidecar and Doreen and I often used to ride in it. That would have been late fifties. I lost touch with her once I went to secondary school in the city. I remember he used to let us help with the shoe repair grinding off the excess leather on the soles and polishing on the buffer brushes spinning at the end of the machine. Doreen was older than me

douglas bold replied 7 years ago

i was interested in your commentto brian ware i used to live 312 high st portobello in the early 50/s i know the shop but not the owners my uncle jimmy bold ran scotts furniture shop and funeral directors i went to portobello secondary and emigrated to australia in 1963 returned to scotland on holiday and found the bluebell gone but the promenade still in good order in my early days ilived in adelphi place behind the electric tram depot my dad was atram driver nice to hear of the old days from one who has lived there good luck for 2012 regards robert douglas bold

robert douglas bold replied 7 years ago

hi i used to live in 312 high st portobello in the early 50/s i know the shop but not the owner my uncle jimmy bold ran scotts furniture shop &funeral directors i left for aust in 1963 ireturned on holiday 2011 thebluebell has gone but the promenade is stillthere in my early days i lived behind the old tram depot in adelphi place its nice to hear of the old days from one who has been there regards &good luck for 2012 bluebell

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Sylvia. I've just received a message for you from Brian Ware. I don't know your address, so I'll add his message here and hope that you find it! (The Bravenet guestbook will probably re-format the message, taking away some of the spacing and the paragraph brakes. Sorry about that! Brian wrote: "Doreen Ware [now McFadyen] is my sister and lives in Livingston. I'm not in touch with her. Aye, you're right, the shop was a repair shop,although my dad also made handmade shoes. He taught me the trade.I too used to help out with the repairs,etc., as you and Doreen did. Last time I saw 'The Bluebell' it was a fish 'n' chip shop. Do you have any further memories of the Ware family. Did you know the McWilliams who worked with my father. Do you remember Copeland's restaurant." Please me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk)if you would like me to pass on Brian's addresss to you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Sylvia: Thanks for your memories. I've now also added them to the 'Portobello Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site so that others might be able to come across them there.

September 10th 201109:50:19 AM

What is your name?

Alan Rodgers

Where are you from?

14 Roseneath Place Edinburgh now living in Mittagong NSW Australia

Comments

146 Roseeneath Pl was also hit , living on the top floor I remember digging my brother out from the ceiling which had collapsed, he is still todayl sleeping in the exact same place where it happened. My strongest memory was my first drink of soda water in the air-raid shelter and afterwards the long walk to Tollcross school where we slept on the floor for 2 weeks until my granny made room for us. The damage is stilll visable on the outside from Marchmount Cresent.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Alan: thanks for your memories of the bomb. I was interested to read them, and have now added them to the 'Marchmont Bomb' page in the recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. (Am I correct in thinking that it was No 14, not No 146, that the bomb hit?)

September 9th 201111:29:35 PM

What is your name?

jake6411.jm@gmail.com

Where are you from?

Scotland

Comments

I have a picture from G. Hannaford and sons 94 Rose Street Edinburgh, I think it is 1 0f 640. It is a sketch of a nun or possibly the virgin mary reaching upward. Can you tell me anything about it.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jake: Sorry, I don't know anything about your picture or the oompany that you mention in Rose Street. However, it may be possible to find out when the company was in businrss from old editions of the Edinburgh & Leith Post Office Directory.

September 9th 201111:02:52 PM

What is your name?

Pat O'Neil

Where are you from?

USA

Comments

I have a painting that's on your Web Site, I am going to place it up for sale but I would like for it to go back home could you see it the church be interesting in the painting pat.oneil@att.net

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Pat: Thanks for your . It seems as if your painting was by Tom Curr, but it was not 'Folow Me'. It was one of Tom's later paintings.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Pat. I've just realised that you sent me an in December 2008, asking about a painting of Jesus and children by Tom Curr. Is it an original painting that you have? If so, I know of somebody who may be interested in it. I believe that the church at the corner of London Road and Easter Road, Edinburgh, has a copy of a painting of Jesus and children, by Tom Curr. Its title is: 'Jesus is Coming'.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Pat: Thanks for your . However, you did not say which picture it is that you have, and you did not tell me which church you were referring to.

September 9th 201101:23:43 AM

What is your name?

Bob Jenkins

Where are you from?

Danderhall now living in Mayfield.

Comments

The International in Princes Street was owned by Jimmy Rossio (not sure if this is the correct spelling) whose nephew Calvin Munro owned The World's End pub in the High Street. I was one of the roadies with Reflection from 1967-69 and we played the Nash almost every Saturday night. Usually the last spot after a wonderful couple of hours playing the Top Storey!!!

john stoddart replied 7 years ago

hi jimmy roccio owned the international club his daughters moved here to australia, the worlds end pub was owned by the rollos in the early sixties, i think at least two of the sons moved to south africa gerald was my late brother harry's pal.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Bob: Thanks for your . I've now also added your comments to the "Edinburgh Clubs and Discos" page in the "Recolections" section of the EdinPhoto web site, with acknowledgement to you. However I did not know whether to include your address as "Mayfield, Edinburgh" or "Mayfield Midlothian". Can you tell me which one it is? Thanks. From peter,stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

September 8th 201110:46:51 PM

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Edith Johnston ne Lindemann

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

The Scandinavian Seamans church in Junction St. Leith....I remember my childhood christmas parties here, every year in the 50's & 60's. My gran was danish and she attended this church every week. She was married there in 1913.
The xmas trees were decorated with small scandinavian flags and white candle lights.
The minister was Mr Andreassen.
My grandparents were Dagmar & Harry Lindemann. If anyone remebers them, I'd love to hear from them. My is edith49_uk@yahoo.co.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Edith: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the "Scandinavian Seamen's Church" page in the "recollections" section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that others might see it there. If anybody sends a reply, I'll let you know.

September 7th 201103:54:37 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper`

Where are you from?

London

Comments

A Sunday in Edinburgh back in the fifties was so boring except for the West End Cafe everything closed. So a crowd of us used to meet up at George Street and get the bus to Dalkeith to the i think it was called either the Empire or the Empress ballroom and you could jive till your hearts content.Ah such bliss.Ithink the band was called Cam Robbie the sheer delight we had in showing the (yokels as we unkindly called them) how it was done double timing to the Woodchoppers Ball etc. Boy it kept us fit and slim.Aquick Hi to June Wood i am sure we probably did share a wee word or two in the Powder Room at the Palais such happy days.

Shirley Canale Thompson replied 7 years ago

Margaret is right the bandleader was Cam Robbie. My dad used to play in the and among many others including the Maybury Roadhouse.

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

hi June my goodness my life when i was young seems like a irror image of yours. My husband joined the Army thats how we wound up living in London as he was demobbed here.Ithink its great sharing memories with someone who was there same time as me . .

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret: Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Dance Halls' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

june robertson wood replied 7 years ago

Yes indeed, also danced on Sunday in Dalkeith..Street lites made as all look awful...Also West End Cafe on a sunday,,,Lived in London,,Hampstead,,we are livng the same memories here..Who would have thunk..cheerio..

September 5th 201102:25:11 PM

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Dee

Where are you from?

USA

Comments

Nice site. Lots of interesting material. have bookmark for future ref. to have my youths at http://www.collegeyak.com explore. Good for anyone involved in photography.

September 5th 201111:11:24 AM

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John Sharp hazel_john@netspace.net.au

Where are you from?

born Edinburgh now in Adelaide South Australia

Comments

I am lookine factoryg for any one that worked in crawfords biscuite factory in late 1960's and 1970"s

Norrie Bain replied 7 years ago

My dad used to work nights in Crawfords in the 1960,s went by the name of Rab Bain.There was always plenty shortbread for us bairns then .Sadly passed away 4 years ago.

September 5th 201104:57:40 AM

What is your name?

hazel sharp

Where are you from?

Adelaide south australia

Comments

we are looking for anyone that work in crawfords biscuit factory late 1960's

September 3rd 201107:13:17 PM

What is your name?

Joe

Where are you from?

Leith

Comments

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=o.150791625004539&type=1#!/photo.php?fbid=275789065769995&set=o.150791625004539&type=1&theater
Fb stealing ur pics again?

Peter Stubbs replied 7 years ago

Hi Jo: Thanks for letting me know. I've certainly not given permission for anybody to add any of the photos from the EdinPhoto web site to faccebook. There is a lot of enthusiasm for Facebook, but I find Facebook's approach to copyright to be completely unacceptable. (They claim copyright over other people's photos posted on Facebook.) I explained this to the two people who set up a 'Lost Edinburgh' page on Facebook, including lots of pictures from EdinPhoto recently. They have apologised and taken down their page, but I think some people may have copied pictures from the 'Lost Edinburgh' page to their own pages on Facebook before the 'ost Edinburgh page was taken down.

August 29th 201107:02:20 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

I dont know if anyone even remembers Danny Kaye comedian who starred in such movies as The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Well he did a one man show in the Regal Cinema Lothian Road back in the 50's i remember it was a Sunday night as everything used to close in Edinburgh on a Sunday so this was a rare treat. It was the early days of U.N.I.C.E.F. and I think he was an Ambassador the picture house was packed does anyone remember that night ?

june wood [ ROBERTSON ] replied 7 years ago

Yes was there that nite,,he stayed at the Caladonian hotel, came out on wee balcony, then we all sang,,,"WILL YE NO COME BACK AGAIN..He spoke of that nite on the show he had here, many years ago...Its a wonder we dont know one another margaret, we do share the same memories,,,,cheers...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret: Thanks for your memories above. I've now also added them to the 'Cinemas and Theatres' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Ruth McClounnan replied 7 years ago

Danny Kaye , was also in the movie Hans Christian Anderson , a great actor, very funny guy

August 29th 201106:51:10 AM

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ANGELA DOWNIE NEE LANCASHIRE

Where are you from?

POTTERS BAR THEN WEST MAINS, EDINBURGH

Comments

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR FORMER CLASSMATES OF MY CLASS 1CMA AND B STARTED AT DARROCH SECONDARY SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1959 LEAVING IN MARCH 1962. SATURDAY NIGHTS AT THE GREEN LIGHT CLUB AT VIEWFORTH CHURCH HALL. LATER THE GAMP. THE PLACE, BUNGY'S,TOP STOREY, CAVENDISH. IN FACT A FRIEND NORMA RAMSAY AND I WENT OUT DANCING ALMOST EVERY NIGHT OF THE WEEK. MOSTLY THIS WAS WHEN WE HAD STARTED TO WORK. I WORKED IN DAVISON'S OF FREDERICK STREET, WHERE I WAS A JUNIOR SHORTHAND TYPIST FOR MR.MURRY SENIOR. NOT HAPPY WITH OFFICE WORK I CHANGED CAREER COMPLETELY AND WENT TO WORK IN A NEW SHOP TO OPEN IN MAYFIELD ROAD, RUN BY MR. CHARLES HAY, WHO AT ONE TIME WNED ALL THE HAY AND CO. SHOPS ALL OVER EDINBURGH. HE HAD RETIRED BUT MISSED THE SHOP WORLD SO OPENING A FRUIT SHOP WHERE I WORKED FOR 5 YEARS. MOVING BACK TO OFFICE WORK. I WORKED AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS INCLUDING DRAMBUIE,YORK PLACE, MACMNIVEN AND CAMERON,BLAIR STREET,P. MALLOCH,FREDERICK STREET. LATER I MARRIED A DARROCH BOY ERIC JUSTICE. DIVORCE FOLLOWED AND I AM NOW HAPPILY MARRIED TO AN EX-LIBERTON SCHOOL BOY BILL DOWNIE FROM BELLENDEN GARDENS, THE INCH. I LIVED AT 40 LUSSIELAW ROAD, WEST MAINS WITH MY PARENTS PAT AND CHARLIE LANCASHIRE. FRIENDS WERE WILMA MORRISON,LINDA BLAIR,PAT MARTIN ALL LIVING WITH A FEW FEET OF EACH OTHER.I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR ETHEL DAVIE FROM RANKIN DRIVE FOR OVER 30 YEARS, WHERE ARE YOU ETHEL IF YOU READ THIS E-MAIL ME AT zena88@virginmedia.com. I HAVE ALSO ORGANISED 4 REUIONS SINCE 1986. NEXT ONE NEXT SPRING IN EDINBURGH.HOPE TO HEAR FROM ANY OLD FRIENDS WHO REMEMBER ME.A Y V8

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello Angela, Billy and Connie: Thanks for your comments. I've now also added them to these pages on the EdinPhoto web site so that others might have the opportunity to see them there: (a) Darroch School, (b) Clubs and Discos, (c) Drambuie.

Connie Newman replied 7 years ago

Hello Angela. A friend in California rang me last night & in conversation told me of your entry on here & that you had worked in Drambuie. I worked there as well for a year or two, but it would be before your time I think! I was in the bookkeeping department & worked under Miss Tully, Morag Graham & a junior also called Morag(can't remember her last name now!). I was there from 1961-1963, when I moved, with my English husband) down south. Such a shame about the old office - now turned into appartments for letting I think. The old front door is still there though! I try to get up to Edinburgh once a year and this year we were up at the end of May. Best wishes Connie

billy stewart replied 7 years ago

Hi Angela, I dont remember you but Wilma Morrison and Linda Blair were in in my class at Sceinnes also Marshall Flockhart, Eric Brown, Grant Roberts, Stuart Baker were all in my class and all lived around the same area. Do you remember any of them ? I used to like to think Wilma was my girlfriend

August 27th 201111:06:03 AM

What is your name?

Barry Cash

Where are you from?

New Zealand.

Comments

I have a question about De Maus, James came to New Zealand (1864?) and operated a studio in Dunedin. His brother David also came here, and later opened a studio in Port Chalmers 1872. Do you know if they came out together?

August 26th 201111:04:14 PM

What is your name?

Yvonne Galt-Gourlay

Where are you from?

Livingston, West Lothian

Comments

This site is fantastic. Thanks to all the wonderful contributors and photographs, I can see and read about the places my ancestors lived. I am particularly grateful to the gentlemen who posted the pictures of Upper Viewcraig Row and Graham street, Leith, both of which are now gone in their original state. My gt grandma Jessie Kyles was born in number 10 Upper Viewcraig Row in 1870 and my late father, Peter Galt was born at number 4 Graham Street, Leith.

Frances Goldie ( nee Gaughan ) replied 7 years ago

Hi Edith.I remember David.He lived next door to my family in 6 Graham St.There was me,my big brother Richard,my big sister Margaret.my mum,Frances and dad Dick.Sadly,both my parents are now dead.Dick,my brother and I both live in Edinburgh and my sister Margaret lives in England.I remember when we were young David's mother Isa,making us chip pieces because we all played together in the backgreen.Usualy we were making mud pies and playing shops !How are David's family all doing ? Am I right in remembering that he is about the same age as me (56 )He had sisters called Lorraine and Sandra and a brother,Georgie,but I can't remember any others.I also remember The Barclays,Robert,Ann and Ian and the Weirs,Eric,Susan and their wee sister Tina.Please give David my best wishes and if he remembers me,it would be great to hear from him.Frances

edith johnston replied 7 years ago

My husband David Johnston lived in no 6 Graham St in the 1950's. He remebers Dick Gaukin or Gaughin(not sure of spelling..sorry. He came from a large family of Johnstons. He was always getting into bother for going in the water of Leith with his friend Robert Barclay! Once he almost died as a result of an accident in the yard of he paper factory. He was wearing wellies and ran through the white hot ashes which hadn't been hosed down! He was in hospital for a year. Love to hear from anyone who remebers this family.

August 26th 201103:05:53 PM

What is your name?

Valerie Campbell

Where are you from?

Seattle, WA USA

Comments

The Campbells in 1851 had moved from Queesferrry to 2 Beaumont Place Edinburgh after their father had died in 1859. The sisters were married in the United Presbyterian Church, Newington. One daughter had married a man who would become the new champion of the family, but the elder sisters all had to go to work to support the family and their aging mother. One sister became a Machinist and two other sisters worked as Confectioner's Assistants. Their only brother decided to head off for America and arrived there in about 1871, near Seattle Washington, at that time he worked in sawmills from Oregon to Washington building up a savings account that he would later use to bring over all his sisters and their husbands and his new in laws between 1884 and 1889.

Donald Campbell, this family's grandfather, had been a gamekeeper at an estate near Queensferry and previous at the Estate of Pitferrane in Fife and he had married the Pitferrane gardener's daughter and moved to Queensferry, where he raised a large family. His son, the father of the family who moved eventually to Seattle, was a sawyer and probably worked at the Hopetoun sawmill since it was nearby to their High Street residence.

It has been a joy to see the photos on your website. I would like to know if you have a photo of 2 Beaumont Place and the general area at the time or around 1900.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Valerie: Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of Beaumont Place taken around 1900, but I do have a cople taken in 1950s, shortly before the housing was demolished. To see them please click on 'Edinburgh' near the top of any page on the EdinPhoto site, then scrol down and click on 'Beaumont Place' in the first column.

August 23rd 201104:19:01 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooperl

Where are you from?

london

Comments

I was pleasantly surprisedon my last visit to see how nice the Grassmarket was. In the late 40'sthere were many men's hostels, and the residents would all loiter outside looking quite sinister they were shabby. unshaven , no benefit system in those days, but the hostels looked so rough as if they could be home to another Burke and Hare. All around were terements,and going up the West Port were many really rough looking second hand shops. Carry on down the High Riggs to the bottom where on the corner was a large pub where the bookies would hang out taking bets and where they and their punters would scatter at the first sign of a policeman. We used to go to a really tiny secondhand shop next door to the pub to buy briquettes when the coalman could'nt or would'nt deliver(well we were four flights up) so us kids would trek up there with the old gokart and get the briquetts we would get about twelve for a shilling.

Peter Stubbs replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your comments. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments to the 'Grassmarket' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that others will be able to read them there.

August 18th 201105:08:52 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooperl

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Our first home was a room and kitchen up a tenement 96 Leith Street back in 1958 we were so pleased a room and kitchen, outside loo.The building was opposite Fairleys Dance Hall.Our kids went to St Marys School and were baptised in St Marys Cathedral.We had some great characters as neighbours my immediate neighbour a giant of a man named Jock, all week he would go quietly to work,but, on a Friday night he had a wee ritual he performed he would go out get drunk weave his way up the four flights of stairs to his door say three Hail Marys then kick his door in .Saturday morning he would knock at our door and apologise for the noise the night before and ask my husband to help him put his door back together .Other than that he was an o.k. neighbour.Ah life in the tenements.

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

Hi Peter Jock was indeed a funny old soul he had to eventually get a new door but it did'nt deter him he was still doing it when my husband joined the army and we left for pastures new.

Peter Stubbs replied 7 years ago

HI Margaret. I like the story about your neighbour. I've now added it to the 'Leith Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

August 16th 201111:01:30 PM

What is your name?

NOREEN MCNEIL (NEE MCKINLEY)

Where are you from?

EDINBURGH

Comments

CAN ANYONE REMEMBER MY FAMILY, THE MCKINLEYS, FROM BLACKFRIARS STREET. MY GRANDFATHER BILLY MCKINLEY AND HIS MANY BROTHERS AND SISTER GREW UP THERE, HE AND MY GRANDMOTHER NORAH (NEE DAVIDSON) MOVED TO TRON SQUARE WHERE MY MUM, KITTY, UNCLE TERRY AND AUNTIE PAT GREW UP, THINK THEY MOVED TO LAURISTON PLACE AFTER THAT. ANY MEMORIES WOULD BE WELCOME

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hi Noreen: I've just received a couple of s for you from a Jan Birnie, but I don't know your address, so I'm posting them here, in the hope that you might find them. If you read this, can you please me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) then I'll pass on Jan's address to you. These are the messges that Jan left (with apologies if the Guestbook removes all the paragraph breaks and line breaks and makes the messages rather more difficult to read. *** Message 1 *** I was reading the posts on Blackfriars Street Edinburgh Old Town and would like to send a message to Noreen Mcneil (nee Mckinley). My grandmother was Ellen (Nellie) Mckinley and she lived at 13 Blackfriars Street. Nellie's siblings were: Billy, Tommy Martha, Katie and Frieda. Nellie married my grandfather John F. Birnie who lived at 57 Calton Road. Together they had two children John (Jacky) and Freddy. While my grandfather was in Canada Nellie met up with an old 'flame' (his last name was Miller - he was a sailor). When my grandfather returned from Canada, their marriage ended. My dad (John/Jacky) was then sent to Donaldson's Orpahanage - School for the Deaf (although he wasn't deaf) at age 3 or 4. Nellie wanted her two boys with her and did try but every time the boys tried to see her at her home at 13 Blackfriar's Street they got a hammering from their father. My grandfather wouldn't allow them to see their mother. Nellie married 'Miller' and they had four children: Kathleen, James, Freddy and Ellen. Noreen can look at my post on your site under Donaldson's College. *** Message 2 *** Last I promise!!! It just occurred to me that I forgot to tell Noreen that her grandfather Billy Mckinley was my great grandfather. Here are

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 6 years ago

Hello again Noreen. Here is another bit to add to the message that Jan has sent to you. *** Message 3 *** Just got a little more information from my mum and dad that you can add: I forgot to list three of my grandmother Ellen (Nelly) siblings so here they all are again: Billy Tommy Peter (he was a professional boxer) Katie Nellie Frieda Maggie Martha There was one other child (Emily?) who died. Also my dad 's brother Freddie was sent to Donaldson's first but he had a hard time there so Granddad Birnie took him out and put my dad (John) there instead. I had his age wrong - he was actually 6 years old. Damned sin. My mum asked me to tell Noreen that 'Kitty' was at our cottage here in Muskoka in the 70's! Although my dad is the Mckinley my mum knew them all and is the one with the correct information!

Louise Fleck replied 7 years ago

Hi , My grandmother is Freda McKinley and was Billy's sister. My Mum was Freda Bowman and was great pals with your Kitty , Patsy and Terry. I actually remember Auntie Norah. The boxer was my Uncle Peter who was another of my nana's brothers. He boxed for Scotland and had quite a good record.......19 fights.....won 10 , lost 7 , drew 2. I have quite a lot of the family history so contact me if you need or want any info.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Noreen. Thanks for your message. I've now also added it to the 'Blcakfriars Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Hi Noreen I knew off your family, didn't know any of them personaly but my 2 older brothers and I were often refered to as nephews of one of your, probably grandfather or his brothers, one of them was a well known boxer probably before and after the 11 W.W. I can't remember what his first name was but Bill Cairns was a boxing reporter for the Edinburgh Green Dispatch around the end of the war and up to the early 60s what was then the Saturday Sports paper, he was one among a few other reporters thar refered us as his nephews as we boxed for the Leith Victoria and later the Sparta boxing clubs from about 1947- 58. We had 2 uncles Bob and [John, K.I.A 2 W.W.] both boxed around the same period as your relation. You will have to do a bit research within your family and let me know how you get on. We all came from Newcraighall.Regards Dave

August 15th 201107:22:23 PM

What is your name?

Leo Capaldi

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Found this site whilst looking for photographs of the top of Leith Street where my father had a confectionery and tobacconist shop. I then spent a long time browsing the site - wonderful !

stefan sykut replied 6 years ago

My friend Ronnie Walton and I used to visit the shop and Ronnie would chat up Francesca!.....A long time ago.

Norrie Bain replied 7 years ago

I remember lanni s icecream shop I lived in Hamilton street askids we would spend our pocket money there.I remember lanni as a friendly man.AS a treat my Dad used to send me to lannis to get abowl of icecream.No fridge freezers in they days.

Connie Newman replied 7 years ago

Sorry - I forgot to add my e-mail address - just in case! connie.newman@virgin.net Connie

Connie Newman (used to be Lanni) replied 7 years ago

Hello Leo. Just had to reply to this one! My father also had an ice-cream/confectioner shop. Andrew Lanni, shop at 6 Anchorfield, Newhaven. My Uncle Angelo Lanny (Dad's cousin actually)was in Henderson Street in Leith. I don't know if you have ever seen the oldleithers site - but there is an extensive section on ther called The Italian Connection. I have had quite an input in there & there are photos of the Italian Dances that I sent in. do you remember them? I know Peter will not mind me mentioning this site as he & John Stewart (who runs the oldleithers site) know each other & have exchanged photos. I don't suppose you will remember me or my family, but if you do (or even if you don't!) e-mail me sometime, we might have some shared memories! Connie Connie

August 14th 201101:42:14 AM

What is your name?

Douglas W Garry

Where are you from?

Was 61 Gorgie Road

Comments

Chocolate Spillage at Stewart Terrace
My Granny (Nee Davidson) Garry & Grandad lived all of their married lives in Stewart Terrace. I well remember going to the terrace to play with my cousin Ted Garry and ended up (on a Wednesday as I recall) grabbing mugs. It was an afternoon that the tanker that brought the hot liquid chocolate to the McVite factory. The intake valve from the tanker was in a window half way down the street. All the kids grabbed a container/s and assembled around the driver of the tanker. when he had delivered the factory chocolate he disconected to intake pipe from the tanker. The remaining chocolate from the hose was poured into the awaiting mugs and cups of all sorts. The driver did this with fun and relish knowing that he had given all us kids such a pleasure. Who ever he was, thank you very much for being a great human being.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Douglas. Thanks for your message. I enjoyed reading about the chocolate delivery to McVitie. I'v now added your memories to the 'Gorgie' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

August 14th 201112:26:53 AM

What is your name?

Sheila Sinclair Triggs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh then Canada

Comments

Lots of the information is much older than me. I grew up in Meadowfield and went to Parsons Green school. Also went to a nursery in Prestonfield. Family from Prestonfield and Hutchison. Thanks for the sights of Edinburgh

August 12th 201105:22:48 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

I am at the moment housebound having a torn hamstring, and slowly developing 'cabin fever', i hate being stuck indoors. Anyway started thinking back on my childhood in Edinburgh from getting to carry the torch during the blackout, my sister always fought me for this ,to sitting in the Blue Halls with my Mum when they stopped rolling the film , when a message came on screen to tell us the war in Europe was over,Iremember my Mum wept. to always wanting my Mumto buy me a Potato Pete and always getting told they were a waste of money.and wishing so much that i could knit and make scarves for the soldiers so i could hand them in at the post office. My goodness the list is endless.Ah well must go and put my ice pack on my leg.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your message. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments, below the comments you sent earlier, on the "Edinburgh War Effort" page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

August 11th 201102:22:48 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

london

Comments

Does anyone remember the Clan House dance hall in Grove Street I learned to jive there. I also remember across the road from the Clanny was a barbar shop i think it was called something like Dino's where lots uof Teds would go to get their D.A.s done.And for us girls Weittz,s the jewellers at Tollcross for our long dangly earrings and ropes of pearls along with our tan pancake make up which ruined many a drape jacket black tadpole eyebrows, a force to be reckoned with ah the good old 50's.

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim Im so pleased to hear from someone who went to the Clanny Iwill rattle of a few names yyou might recall Georgie Loy George McKenzie Butch Gardner Gaga Davy Bell and Big Golly I do remember Boko and the Valdor a lifetime ago.

Jim Gibson replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret, I remember the Clan House well . I always remember the big mirror ball that spun on the ceiling , some times on slow dances that was the only light in the place. Most of us went there for the moon dancing, not jiving. I remember one night when we were all mooning when this women pushed her way through the crowd, grabbed her daughter by the scruf of her neck and pulled her kicking and screaming out of the Hall. It was the favourite hang out for the Valdor Gang run by Boko. I knew Davie Gray well who was Bokos right hand man so I always felt safe there ,otherwise I would have had second thoughts of going there

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

He Margaret. Thanks for posting your message. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments as 'Recollections 37' in the 'Dance Halls' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

August 8th 201109:15:21 AM

What is your name?

jim bruce

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

looking to find a list of the pubs up by the odeon picture house about 1970
so if anyone can help contact me on jimbruce55@hotmail.com

paddy brock replied 7 years ago

hi jim here is sum pubs names the southern bar the grapes the wee anderson the green mantel the medow bar the phonix the richmond bar they where all near the odeon.

August 7th 201111:50:55 PM

What is your name?

Robert T. Russell

Where are you from?

Minnesota,USA

Comments

My ancestor Thomas Russell 1802-1903 who was born in Liberton, wrote that he attended high school and studied Latin. Will someone please tell me what high school served Liberton in the early eighteen hundreds? Will much appreciate. RussellRobertT@bellsouth.net

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Robert. I've now received a reply to your question, and have added it (as Recollections 10) to the Liberton page on the EdinPhoto web site.I

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello Robert: I've now also added your question to the 'Liberton' page in the 'Recollections' section of the Edinphoto web site so that more people will be able to read it there. If anybody sends me a reply, I'll lwt you know.

August 7th 201109:08:57 PM

What is your name?

Cherie Somerville

Where are you from?

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Comments

Hello! My father, brother and I are planning our trip this September to Scotland to visit our "roots". I have loved reading the stories and memories on this site. I wonder if anyone can tell me how best to get in touch with the current residents of Drum House, Gilmerton. We would love to visit as we've seen photos of our family crest carved inside and above the front door. Would love to have a friendly connection with someone prior to our visit! cheriesomer@yahoo.com

Edith Johnston replied 7 years ago

I would write the 'Present Occupier', Drum House, Danderhall, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland. It should get there ok.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Cherie: I hope somebody will be able to help you to find a friendly contact at Drum House before you arrive in Edinburgh. I've now added your request to the 'Gilmerton' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that more people might read it there and that somebody might send a reply. I'll let you know if anybody sends a reply to me.

August 1st 201104:46:41 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

Darroch School Gilmore Place Edinburgh my secondary school from 1948-1951. A good school with good teachers Miss Rosie Mr Burroughs Mr Ainslie. I was in 3.t.c.m. when i left. The happy lunchtimes shooting of to Dominick's chippy (us girls all had such a crush on Dominick) and we would buy fourpence worth of fritters and club the rest of our dinner money together and buy five Turf cigswhich we thought at that time made us look cool. Ah bless what were we thinking about greasy bag of fritters and a fag. Cool i think not.. Still worth the trip to Fountainbridge

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your explanation of the class name. That's helpful. Thanks also for the comment about your travels from Edinburgh (Tollcross) ending up now in London.

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

Hi Peter well 3.t.c.m. is for third year technical commercial the m was for March the term time we started little error imust clear up when i first found this web-site i thought we had to state which part of Edinburgh we were from which for me is Tollcross but i now live in London i married a chef from the Wee Windaes he joined the Army we travelled the world a bit thats how iwound up in London .

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your memories of the time when you were at Darroch School. I've now added your memories to the 'Darroch School' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. (Incidentally, I assume 3TCM was your class. Can you tell me what TCM stands for?)

August 1st 201104:06:19 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Peter and all you folks on Questbook and on this wonderful site well it has been awhile since I have written anything on this tremendous site but the other day I was thinking of an old pal Charlie Macfarlane ,I was best man at his wedding then after his marriage he moved to Musselburgh and ran and I believe he also owned a butcher shop there,his wifes family were all from Musselburgh I unfortunately over the years lost touch,so if anyone out there knows of him or can give me any information on him I would be very thankful. I also hope that this meets the criteria and rules of the questbook of what can be said and what cannot
Everyone have a good day Tam

Tam McLuskey replied 7 years ago

Hi Dave and June Thanks for your kind comments,about myself and the girls they are on spring break right now but I will pass on to them your kind remarks. Still love you all. Tam

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam & Wilma, I met a Charlie MacFarlane must be all of 35 years ago here in NZ,he was from Edin. he flatted on his own here and worked in a bar in Wellington, was a bit of a rascal spent a bit of time at sea I recall him telling me. He may have jumped ship when in NZ as he was a bit transient, he would disappear for a while then turn up again, I wonder if it's the same guy. Will try and catch you tomorrow on the old " hows yer faither" about 1330hrs. Shannon Lake time.Dave PS June careful Hen, big BROTHER'S watching

june robertsonwood replied 7 years ago

NICE TO SEE YOU BACK AGAIN TAM,,,ENJOY EVERYTHING WRITTEN ON THIS SITE, WHETHER IT BE PERSONAL, FUNNY, OR INFORMATIVE...HOPE YOUR GIRLS ARE WINNING ALL THEIR GAMES !!!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Tam: This is just to let you know that you do not need to be concerned about meeting the criteria for the guestbook. I hope you get a reply. Sometimes, when I find messages like yours in the EdinPhoto guestbook, I also add them to the appropriate page on the web site so that more people might come across them. Howeveer your message relates to Musselburgh which is just outside Edinburgh so there is no appropriate page in the EdinPhoto web site that I can add your message to.

July 30th 201106:26:54 PM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith

Where are you from?

Strathdale, Bendigo,Victoria,Australia

Comments

Two things I wonder if anyone can help me with please-
1.Does anyone have any information about my cousin Bill Hare, whom I believe is an artist and did write at least one book about Water Colours/Bill comes from Edinburgh originally his parents were Bill and Josie Hare,sisters Margaret and Debbie.
2. Trying to track down an Alistair Veitch married to Margaret and 2 daughters Rosalind and Dorothy. Aistair was captain at some stage at the Royal Burgess Golf Course, was the owner at one time of The Alna Press.
My husband has been trying to find out where he is now he was his Bestman and they played soccer together last team Bangholme United.

July 29th 201108:38:06 PM

What is your name?

Jim Stevenson

Where are you from?

Derby

Comments

Looking at the street party photo & comment by John Welsh I think the lady he mentions was also my Granny.
I am Jim Stevenson and my Dads name was Jackie (John) he had two sisters Margaret and Janet, two brothers Jim and Rob.
My Granny lived in 18 East Thomas St (top floor) with my uncle Jim.
I think my aunt Margaret lived on the ground floor of no.18 until she moved to somewhere near Easter Rd she had two sons.

jim stevenson replied 7 years ago

thanks I would like to discuss this photo with him

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Jim. URL stands for "Universal Resourch Locator" - or to put it more simply "a web site address" such as www.edinphoto.org.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim. YOu can ignore the fields that mention when you add your guest book replies. (I would remove those fields if the compny that hosts the web site would let me do that!).

Jim Stevenson replied 7 years ago

Thankyou, I look forward to discussing that picture with John Welsh.sorry I don't know what means

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim. Thanks for your message about the street party. I've now added your comments to the EdinPhoto web site page displaying the street party photo. Would you like to contact John Welsh to discuss the photo with him? If you'd like to do that, please me to let me know, then I'll pass on his address to you.

July 27th 201107:48:05 PM

What is your name?

Bill Marks

Where are you from?

Near Birmingham

Comments

Many years ago I bought I do not know whether its a print or engraving of Jesus in a gold painted frame dated 1881 with words Hugh Paton & Sons also signed by Noel Paton with another signature on right hand side at bottom. size about 3 ft x 2ft.Am curious as to what it is worth?

July 27th 201107:20:59 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

Little story about the night there was a near riot in the Edinburgh Palais back in 1951-52 icant remember the month. A fight broke out between some Teds in the middle of the dance floor, spreading quickly over to Yankee Corner ( an area always occupied by the airmen from Kirknewton Base) it carried on up the stairs to the balcony soon it involved the whole dance hall. The bouncers did their best but the police had to be called in to restore order. Through all this Jeff Rowena bless him kept on playing iremember the song was 'poor little lambs who have gone astray baa,baa,baa'. Edinburgh papers were full of it next day one m.p. calling for the Palais to be closed, perish the thought. No one was shot, stabbed, or suffered brain damage it was all fisticuffs. The only casulties were the drape suits torn and ripped which had been worn with such pride and swagger and saved for with such dedication.

margaret (hay ) williamson replied 7 years ago

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your reply. I've now also added your memories to the 'Edinburgh Dance Halls page in the EdinPhoto site(as Recollections 36).

june robertsonwood replied 7 years ago

Margaret, i was there that nite, remember these guys jumping of the balcony where i was sitting, never happened before, believe it never happened again..Believe some of them had chains..Oh the excitment..My chum was working at the snack bar, she was there that nite as well..Believe she told me the ..Kerchin band crammed into the kitchen//I went with one of the trumpet players..way ,,way,,back..Were we ever that young..thanx for the memory....

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margeret: Thanks for your comments. I enjoyed reading them and have now added them to the 'Dance Halls' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

July 27th 201107:13:07 PM

What is your name?

INA SUTHERLAND nee begg nicholson

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

born and brought up in murdoch terrace edinburgh went to the pally and the locarno played in the haiiie park sailed on the boats on the canal great days

Anne Playford replied 7 years ago

Hello. My Granny and Grandad lived at 16 Murdoch Terrace. They were Jack and Annie Strachan. They had four children.. Jack, May, Jean and my Mum Isabella (known as either Isa or Bella). Would you have known them? Know my Granny and Grandad were there till the 1960's.

July 26th 201103:11:47 AM

What is your name?

Eileen

Where are you from?

Brisbane

Comments

Congratulations on your site,we are thoroughly enjoying all the old photographs. Does anybody have any of Craiglockhart at all? I remember us all sledging at Glenlockhart golf course and dragging our sledges home down Craiglockhart Avenue just frozen through but having had a wonderful time. Also playing in Craiglockhart Dell. Having bonfire nights on the" Waste Ground" on Craiglockhart Avenue opposite the Church and playing on the frozen pond at the tennis courts at Happy Valley.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Eileen. Thanks for your Craiglockhart memories. I've now added them to the 'Craiglockhart' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that that might encourage somebody else to send in their recollections, or perhaps a photo.

July 24th 201102:36:10 AM

What is your name?

Winnie Riddell Sipprell

Where are you from?

Currently reside in Minnesota, USA

Comments

I just sent you an with recollections of Duddingston. Was unsure of how to enter into your site. This is a wonderful web site and I am enjoying looking at the postings and photographs of my former hometown.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Winnie: Thanks for your message. You did the right thing in sending your recollections to me by . Theat's the way that I receive recollections, then I find an appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site to add them to.

July 23rd 201106:03:36 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

does anyone remember the old Blue Halls picture house at the top of the High Riggs the local gaff when i was a teenager. I rember the night Biill Haleys Rock Around the Clock was showing the picture house was packed, the minute the music started we all started jiving in the aisles and no ammount of threats by the usherettes would make us stop eventually they stopped the film and put the big lights up and told us we behaved or we were out and would you believe it we behaved. I suppose we were pretty good kids in those days. Also does anyone remember the old Palladium Variety Theatre also in that area.

George Brodie replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret I think its before your time but my Dad took my brother and I to the Blue Halls in the late 2os to see and hear Al Jolson:s first talkie We stayed in Richmond Court

lorraine bruce replied 7 years ago

I remember the Palladium Theatre very well, my father would take me every two weeks when the summer season was on. he would arrange for me to meet the stars during the break, the only name i recall is the tenor ted darling and perhaps the alexander brothers.

robert williamson replied 7 years ago

i remember rock around the clock it played in the embassy it was packed every night they were jiving in the aisles thanks for the memoires

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your memories. I've now also added them to the 'Edinburgh Cinemas' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

July 20th 201108:26:37 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

Hi everyone well this is going back afew years , but does anyone remember when Roy Rogers and Trigger came to Edinburgh.Iwas going around with a young waiter at the time who worked in the Caledonian Hotel where Roy Rogers was staying and it was reported in the newspapers that Trigger signed the hotel register with a hoofprint. Ifelt quite smug when afew weeks later my young lad asked me to a staff whist drive and i stood in the same reception area that Trigger and Roy had stood Lord i was so starstruck

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

Its quite odd a few days after my comment about Roy Rogers I was watching a t.v. programme C.I.S.New York. and the main character was holding a photo of Roy and Trigger he went on to comment on how he had sent of to their museum for it,funny old world eh?

lorraine dutton bruce replied 7 years ago

My father took me to see rogers and trigger, rogers wore a white cowbpy suit and am sure i recall him coming downt he stairs of the hotel and twirling guns from his holster.

Margaret Schooler replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim nice to hear from you.Well Edinburgh has changed a lot over the years.They are bringing back tram cars. You mention the EMPIRE i went there to see AL Martino i don't know if you will remember him.He was quite a famous American pop star.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret, Yes I remember when they were staying there,I worked in Binns workshops and would come along from the workshops to the front shop [west end] at least 3 time a week as an apprentice for job sheets and the mens wages and happened to see them. Also another great American Fess Parker who played the part as Daniel Boone, he spent time in Binns and had the racoon headgear, moccosins and the buffalo hide jacket and trowsers on. He left by the back entrance which came out into the lane, the men that worked in the dispatch dept. told me to wait with them as he was coming over to see them before he left as his driver was waiting there for him, so it was quite a thrill to meet him. I thought I was tall at 17 but he was a giant of a man and this great big knife hanging by his side. The year would be about 1956-57

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret and Jim. Thanks for your comments. A few orher people have also added their memories of Roy Roogers and Tigger to the EdinPhoto web site. If you'd like to read their comments, please go to www.edinphoto.org.uk THEN type "Roy Rogers" into the search field, click 'Google Search' and follow the links.

jim woolard melbourne australia replied 7 years ago

yes margaret,it is going back a few years.i remember seeing roy rogers his wife dale and trigger at the empire theater,in the mid fifties as wee lad.

July 20th 201107:48:04 PM

What is your name?

Ronald Dingwall

Where are you from?

Bathgate, West Lothian but Edinburgh Southsider

Comments

Jim Vandepeears stories are excellent. Although of a later generation many of the shops he mentioned werte still around in the 50's and early 60's. Avivid memory of the store in West Preston Street was the smell of beetroot on the day it was being boiled in the shop. Ican't stomach the smell even now.
My father died in the early 50's when I was just 2 so my mother worked in the store warehouse in Richmond Street. Iam now amazed at how she coped but I grew up not knowing any deprivation.
Started Preston Street School in 1954 with Mrs Boyd( infant Mistress) as my teacher. Mr Hutchison was the Headmaster. No women could reach those dizzy heights at that time. I then had Miss Dickson, Mrs Wood then Mrs Galloway before I left to go to Heriots.
In the 60's Pillans & Wilsons Printers still had air raid shelters at the bottom of the driveway from Lutton Place. We used to dare each other to go into these dark smelly places and run through without being caught by the" monsters".
Other shops I remember were: Mr Turners newsagent in St Leonards, The Manby's dairy just round from Stonehouse shop,Timmins dairy next to Turners, Freddies chip shop opposite the coal station and Finlay's shop that sold flagons of Cidona(each bottle marked with AF so that they wouldn't take bottles without this on it.)
Ron Dingwall ron.dingwall@btinternet.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Ronald. Thanks for posting your memories. I agree with your comment about Jim Vandepeear's stories. If anybody else would like to read them, here's where to find them:- Click on Recollections (at the top of any page on the EdinPhoto web site THEN scroll down and click on East Preston Street in Section 1. (Ronald: I've added your commments to the same page.)

July 18th 201103:50:01 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

Hi All, just another little anectdote about being a schoolkid in the 40's.Well during the summer hols Princess St Gardens was the place to be Mon to Sat 10 till12 along at the bandstand. Us kids could get up on the stage and have a go at singing or whatever. I did get up once and recite 'i have a little shadow' i was reall naff at it. This was followed by a dance school named Betty Branden's and they would do some tap dancing,then some Highland Dancing.My most memorable time there was during the V.E.celebrations it was evening and all the lights were back on the Gardens were packed and the fireworks were brilliant,they exploded into little parachutes with little soldiers hanging on. Everyone was dancing, i remember because i was a bit on the short side i could'nt see very well and complaining to my Mum about it when this big Yank picked me up and sat me on his shoulders ,even now the smell of leather reminds me of the smell of his jacket and of that happy occassion.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Edith. Thanks for your reply. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your reply below Margaret Cooper's comments on the 'Edinburgh at War - Princes Street Gardens' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret: I was born Dec 1944 and lived on Castle Street till I was 11 I spent most of my time in Princess street Gardens during the holidays and was at the bandstand every Saturday, I remember the Punch and Judy Shows and at the end of the day all us kids got up on the platform to do the "Gay Gordons" Such a great place to have grown up, we used to roll our painted hard boiled eggs down the hills in the Gardens at Easter time, so nice to share happy memories. I have been in Toronto since I was 14, but still return to Edinburgh was back in 2008 and of course went to the Gardens and the Bandstand.

june { wood } robertson replied 7 years ago

HI MARGARET, REMEMBER THAT NITE WELL,,OH THE JOY THAT THE WAR IN EUROPE WAS OVER..WHAT I REMEMBER MOST WAS, SOME GUY SET OF A STINK BOMB RITE THERE ON PRINCES ST..WE RAN DOWN A FEW STEPS TO GET AWAY FROM IT,,BELIEVE A TARTAN SHOP WAS DOWN THERE.MY OH MY, THAT IS GOING BACK MANY YRS..THANX FOR YOUR MEMORIES OF THAT NITE ,,,,,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your message. I've now added your memories to the "Edinburgh at War - Princes Street Gardens" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

July 18th 201104:32:44 AM

What is your name?

ruby fowler (nee divit)

Where are you from?

australia

Comments

i was born and brought up in fountainbridge, broomhouse. went to st ignatous and st thomas aquinis worked at the ethicon. i now live in australia

margaret cooper replied 7 years ago

Hello Ruby so you went to St Ignatious us lot in All Saints used to be quite jealous when we saw all the kids going of to mass and getting away from lessons. A lifetime ago. So from all at All Saints thanks for the apples Australia.

July 17th 201102:29:41 PM

What is your name?

peter butler

Where are you from?

hennenman,south africa

Comments

As a young boy,many years ago,while walking to school,St Anne's then St Pat's,I remember a large sign saying......'They come as a boon and a blessing to men........The Pickwick,the Owl and the Waverly Pen....this would be in the Guthrie St/Cowgate area.Can anyone else recollect this sign,and the exact location?

Jim Robertson Berlin replied 7 years ago

Hi Peter sorry cannot help you on the sign, but maybe you can help me. You said you were at St Pats, like myself so I was wondering if you have any photos of the school building ?. We have been searching for a few years now so if you have any can you send them, either to me jim.rob.berlin@web.de, or to Peter Stubbs. Hope you can help.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

I also remember that sign. It was on the wall, as Terry describes it when I first came to Edinburgh in 1963.

Terry McGuire replied 7 years ago

I remember the Pen nib sign, it was behind the Tron church, to the right, at the top of Blair Street. It was about three feet square, and was black print on white enamel.

July 17th 201112:01:16 PM

What is your name?

Jim Robertson

Where are you from?

Berlin

Comments

Hi Peter missed the bit about sending my E mail address, here it is.
jim.rob.berlin@web.de. My question was does Norma Cullen have any photos of St Pats School and how about carol Bell, as she went to the same school.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Jim. Thanks for giving me your address. I'll now send you an giving you the latest addresses that I have for Carol Bell and Norma Cullen.

July 16th 201108:25:15 PM

What is your name?

Lorraine Dutton (now bruce)

Where are you from?

edinburgh now dingwall

Comments

This is a very long shot but when I was a child I lived for a while in Prince Regents Street in Leith. There I had a very good friend, her mother was very kind to me. My friend was called Evelyn Lamont, she had a brother colin and her father had a boat called coleva moored at crammond. evelyn was a window dresser for the bigger stores. I do know she married. 7

iain mcmahon replied 7 years ago

spoke to a friend yesterday she stayed next door to shetland wool shop in prince regent st and i lived at 28 prince regent st from about1956 to 1974 and both of us do not remember the names try old leither web site their is a few names from num 26 and24 their good luck,iain

July 15th 201111:47:46 PM

What is your name?

lizzy coughlin

Where are you from?

craigentinny road edinburgh

Comments

would love to see any old pics of craigy lived in the same street for 43 years also would love to get hold of a picture of the grocers shop in duddingston road west

July 15th 201109:10:32 PM

What is your name?

Roddy Robertson roddy-robertson@tiscali.co.uk

Where are you from?

Montague Street, Ivy Terrace, Richmond Terrace now Swindon Wiltshire

Comments

I moved to 16 Montague Street 1955 was patrol leader (tiger patrol) in the 68th Newington & St Leanords Scouts went to Preston Street primary School. 1961 moved to 12 Ivy Terrace went to Craiglockart Primary School then onto Tynecastle Senior Secondary School. Worked at Oliver & Boyd's Elm Grove, then Binns Princes Street then Scotts Electronics then laurel Relayvision in Penicuik and then to Telefusion, Married Julia Burns 1969 and moved out to Penicuik, retuned to Edinburgh for a short period then moved back to Penicuik before moving to Glasgow then onto Yeovil and onto present address in Swindon.
My son Michael was born 1973 and my daughter was born 1980 both in Elsie Ingiles Maternity Hospital. Would like to hear from anyone who I have met and known on the way.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hi Roddy: Thanks for yor message. I hope you get a response from somebody who remembers you. I often add gusetbook messages like yours to the appropriate page on the EdinPhoto web site, but you have mentioned so many different schools, organisations and addresses that I think I'll have to just leave your message wehre it is - rather than also add it to other pages on the web site!

July 11th 201105:22:25 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

Drumdryan Street Tollcross where I grew up ran parralell to Tarvet Street which is where the back doors to the Kings Theatre looked on to and as kids we would wait outside and often see the various performers as they came out for a quick cig at interval time, clowns, dogs that played football, and the best one of all was when movie star Margaret Lockwood came out and shook our hands.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Margaret. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your memories to the 'Cinemas and Theatres' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

July 9th 201112:53:46 AM

What is your name?

Tony Brown

Where are you from?

Southsea

Comments

This is an excellent site and thank you for the work you put into it. I come from Northumberland and spent a lot of my childhood and my youth in Edinburgh: a wonderful city. As teenagers we drove up at nights and went to The Place in Victoria St. Then we'd head for the Stockpot for something to sustain us. During daytime visits we'd grab lunch at the Pied Piper. I never tire of the place and have enjoyed all the nostalgia here. I wish you peace and wellbeing.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Tony. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Clubs & Discos' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

July 7th 201101:40:44 AM

What is your name?

Alistair Rankine

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

I wondered if anyone remembers the "Crown Bar" & "Dolphin Lounge" near the foot of Leith Walk. I manages this pub when it was owned by Willie Hare from 1972-74 when I emigrated to Australia. It was a great pub then and the customers were all really friendly especially the crowd who used to come in at opening time 5.00pm to the lounge bar, thay all had the special likes. I remember some of my staff Madge,Margaret, Marie & Liz can't remember their last names,Guinness at 20p a pint , those were the days.

Jim Kerr replied 6 years ago

Hi Alistair, I lived in Kirk Street in the early 70s and my Dad and his pals used to drink in The Crown regularly (too regularly). I wonder if you remember them, Jimmy Kerr, Jimmy Hastie and Alex Burton.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Alice and Wattie. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Leith Pubs' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site

Wattie Mason replied 8 years ago

Hi Alistair. Sad to say the Dolphin Lounge and Crown Bar is no longer there it is now Papa John`s Pizza takeaway.As is the Caledionian Bar(Peter Symons)that is a Dominoe Pizza Place.

Alice Wilson replied 8 years ago

Hi Alister, I don't know the Dolphin Lounge personally as I was to young but I remember my parents getting all dolled up on a Sat. night for there night out. That was in the late 50's early 60's. Thanks for reminding me of that

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Alister. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to this page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site: 'Leith Pubs: many long since gone'. It will be interesting to see if anybody else replies with more memories of the pub.

July 6th 201107:37:14 PM

What is your name?

Helen Simpson

Where are you from?

Kent, England

Comments

I have a brass telescope which I believe belonged to my grandfather. It has Lennie, 46 Princes Street, Edinburgh engraved on the shaft. My great-grandfather was a ghillie and my grandfather was in the Scottish Horse and worked for the Dukes of Atholl in Blair Castle so the telescope may have been passed down by my great grandfather. The telescope is in a leather case and looks well used though unfortunately doesn't have a date printed on it. Thanks to your site I found out where it was made.

July 6th 201112:42:11 AM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Comments

I have just read recollections & have been reminded of the pedoscope used to size shoes. It fascinated me too as a wee lass seeing my toes wiggling in the new shoes. I had my shoes from the same shoe shop at the Bridges that sold the Clarke's shoes, they also sold the summer sandals I had every year, always tan & possibly called Norvic or something similar.

I too loved to go into Jenners - not that we could buy much more than haberdashery but such a treat to go in. I loved the Brittains animal midels. Christmas was the best. Their window was always fantastic, the toy department was amazing & the hugh tree that was erected in the main open hall with the 3 or 4 levels of handrails on the balconies was such a sight to see.

I also liked the toy department in John Menzies store opposite the Waverly steps where I could drool over the toys I couldn't afford.

I clearly remmeber the big display of Swoppits ! There were cowboys, Indians, Knights, etc all with bits that came off & could be swapped around.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

HI Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the "Cewntral Edinburgh Shops" page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

June 30th 201108:46:54 AM

What is your name?

Kerr, Robert Thomson

Where are you from?

Vancouver British Columbia

Comments

...proud to be born on "Little France Farm" in July,1958, where my Grandad (Bert Kerr) ran the caravan and camping ground for many years. It also used to be known as "Petty France"possibly a corruption of Petite France, home for Mary Queen of Scots French servants, while she lived at nearby Craigmillar Castle in the 16th Century.The site post card shows where I was born. :)

Chuck MacFarlane replied 7 years ago

My wife, Evelyn MacFarlane (nee Cooke)lived in Little France on Craigour Drive. We camped at the Little France Farm on several occasions in the 70s when we drove up from Germany, and later Italy,to visit her family. I was stationed at RAF Kirknewton from 60-63. One of the benefits of the Little France Farm campsite was the proximity of the Jolly Farmer pub at the bottom of Craigour Drive.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Robert. Your memories of the caravan site at Little France have certainly been of interest to readers. I've now received another message and a couple of photos. I've added them to the 'Little France' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Robert and Val: I've now added your comments, together with other comments about Little France that I recewived today, to the 'Little France Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Robert. Thanks for your comments and for mentioning that the area sometimes used to be known as 'Petty France'. I was not aware of that. I've now added it to the list of 'Edinburgh Place Names' on the EdinPhoto web site.

val brown replied 8 years ago

Changed days from the camp site, which as I remember was always busy in the summer. Now the site of the Royal Infirmary. I live in Gilmerton and we have sirens going all day back and forth. Do you remember the hoo ha about a tree that the developers wanted to chop down, apparently it had an historic link to the site.

June 28th 201105:40:35 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Trask

Where are you from?

Virginia Beach VA

Comments

I am interested in the comments made about James Inglis, photographer in Montreal in mid to late 19th century. He was my great grandfather, and I am working on our family's genealogy. Would love to have more info on him.

June 26th 201102:36:06 PM

What is your name?

Jim Robertson

Where are you from?

Old SouthSider, now Berlin

Comments

Ref Norma Cullen Sinclair's comments regarding St Pats School. I was wondering if Norma had any photo's of the School ????. If yes could you please post them on the site. Would appreciate it.I was an ex pupil from St Pats 46/49.

Tom Wallace replied 7 years ago

HI Pat I have been researching the Wallace family for some time. My GGGrandfather James Wallace b. Fife moved to Liberton where became the Beadle at Liberton KIrk. He died at Liberton in 1854. His sons and daughters remained in the area and mostly became famr laborers. Perhaps you are descended from that family. Tom Wallace, San Francisco, Calif.

Jim Robertson Berlin replied 8 years ago

Hi Peter hope we get some results from Norma. You might also try Carol Bell, the one who sent the snaps of the school uniform, you never know (ha ha). Cheers Jim.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Jim: If you send an to me (so that I'll know your address) I'll send you Norma's address, so that you can try contacting her and asking if she has any old school photos. Here is my address: peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

June 24th 201111:28:11 PM

What is your name?

Pat Corcoran (nee Wallace)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh, Gilmerton Dykes Drive

Comments

I am trying to contact Ann Logan lived at 14 Gilmerton Dykes Drive went to Hyvots Bank School, Gracemount Secondary then onto Liberton High School.

Tom Wallace replied 7 years ago

Hi Pat My GGreatgrandfather James Wallace was the Beadle at Liberton Kirk. He died from Cholera at Liberton in 1854. Most of his children wer born in Liberton and Craigmiller. Have you done any research on your Wallace family?

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Pat and Val maybe just maybe we have some people that we all know,My mother lives at Moredun Park View ,I have many friends who live at the Inch and my sister Janice Sweeny lives across the street and up that alley across from the Robins Nest Pub She has twin sons Ross and Grant another son Jaimie and daughter Alana and has lived there for many years. I have a brother David McLuskey who went to Liberton and played rugby for the school,maybe you or Val know them Tam.

val brown replied 8 years ago

I knew Ann Logan she stayed opposite us (the Smiths) at 14 Gilmerton Dykes Drive. There was Ann, Jane,Ricky and one other brother that i cant remember the name of. Her mother was Jean and her father was Freddie. I think the family held onto the house at GDD but certainly the same neighbours are still there. Dow Cluness Hunter Craig Flemming etc I will ask my sister Moira, she will probably have an idea. Our family was Alexander (in ireland) Jimmy,Moira, Gordon and me.My mother was Emily and my dad was Alexander. I will keep you posted if I find out where she is. Best. PS I recognize your name.

June 24th 201110:22:04 AM

What is your name?

Lorr aine bruce nee DUTTON

Where are you from?

Edinburgh/dingwall

Comments

Looking for anne MOIR nee NImmo

You commented on my post about my fathers Roast Chicken shops and said you had photos as dad died in october I would love to have copies as i have none to show my children. Please contact me on ravensgeo@btinternet.com

June 23rd 201108:44:37 PM

What is your name?

Peter Stubbs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Thank you to all for the guestbook postings made over the past ten years, e.g. from people now scattered around the world who have sent comments and questions about places and events they remember from the time when they lived in Edinburgh, including many messages from Tam McLuskey about the East Thomas Street area where he grew up. In fact, Tam has also recently been posting many reports about the progress of an under-12 girls football team that he now manages in Canada, so that people can read about what one former Edinburgh resident is doing now. A few guestbook visitors have clearly enjoyed reading these reports, but others tell me that they feel that such messages are not appropriate to the EdinPhoto guestbook and would be better exchanged as private s between interested parties or added to chat rooms, Twitter, Facebook, etc. On balance, for the future, I feel that it would be best NOT to add such messages to the guestbook so that we can ensure that the web site and guestbook does not lose its focus on sharing information about Edinburgh. I realise that opinions are divided on this matter, but hope that all will understand my reason for taking this line.

peter butler replied 8 years ago

well said.....and very diplomatically put

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

I just want to add,that I go along 100% with Peters decision on this matter,the last thing that I want to do is cause any disharmony on this fantastic website, I would though like to thank the people world wide who gave encouragement to my girls with there support,thank you from me and the girls. Love you all Tam

June 23rd 201103:43:12 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

i thought it would be nice to write a little bit about what it was like going to school in the early 40's.My first day at All Saints School Glen St i arrived there with my Mickey Mouse gas mask over my shoulder only to find all the other kids had graduated to black ones how i hated that pink mask with the wobbly nose and all the stick i got from the other kids i did eventually get a black one but i feel the pink one left me scarred for life.ha.ha.School was good sometimes boxesa of apples would arrive it was said they were a gift from Australia annd we would line up and we would all recieve three apples each .Periodically someone would come to school and measure our feet if our toes went over a certain mark we got extra clothing coupons.Hope these memories may be of some interest.

Jim mc Gurk replied 7 years ago

Hi Peter, Re' starting primary school.I remember being taken to London Street school 1939.Iwas shown how to navigate Leith Walk,crossing the road at Cochranes the drapers.That lasted about a week, then i was on my own 5years old going to school on your own.Imagine seeing a 5y'r old crossing Leith Walk in this day and age?The head master eas amr Blamyre, teacher was a miss Rennie.We marched to class to the tune of Men of Harlech School dinners were 5p,mines were free being poverty stiken Margret Cooper reminded me of how we got extra allowances.If your feet went over the chalk line you qualified for free boots,honest!!Also if it rained heavily at lunch time you got the afternoon off,reason nobody had a coat.

ruby fowler (divit) replied 7 years ago

hi i went o the school opposite you in glen street. i didn't start till 1947. but my sister are older and you might know them. they are agnes and anne divit. i live in australia now were the apples came from. i had forgotten about that. tttn

MARGARET COOPER replied 8 years ago

Thank you Peter for your kind comments on my memories its quite daunting at first placing a comment especially when your a newby to the computer as i am. I have a few more times that i can recall of growing up in Edinburgh in the 40's which may be of interest,but for now thanks for your encouragement.

MARGARET COOPER replied 8 years ago

Hi Peter. Last word on schools. 45 lauriston Place was where our schoolclinic was. To go there to get your teeth out was to be filled with extreme fear. That awful smell of gas and that rubber mask.School dinners were o.k. but i always remember the synthetic jelly boy it was naff. I always took a tin with me to put it in as the teachers made you eat it, 'there is a war on' they would say

betty hepburn (boland) replied 8 years ago

i remember the gas mask's,by the time i went off to school the war was over , used be in the lobby (hall) closet , i think familys held on to them for some time ,i remember we used to play with them , the Air Shelter was still out in the Backie (Backgreen ) there was a shelter in the front street , we used candle's + played in it ,but my God it was Creepy ???

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your message. I'm sure it will be of interest to others. I've now created a new page to include your memories. It's in the recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site under the heading: "Edinburgh at War - School".

June 22nd 201110:22:07 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay NZ

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Attn. Meg Reilly the Niddrie keelie
Long time since we were in touch Meg. Did you ever get in touch with Jimmy Burstow and Jimmy Strachan, I often wondered, I still have J.Strachan address but haven't been in touch with him for 2 or 3 years.
When we were in Edinburgh last June/July I just didn't get the time to catch up with him we had a tight programme bike road racing around the borders and catching up with the family kept me busy. Are you still in London. Regards Dave

meg reilly replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave you are right about the changes to niddrie and that area. It does look nice. But we had such fun playing in the stairways. I lived in Newcraighall for a while my first husband was a miner. I used to go the miners club later on in life for a dance and a game of bingo. I also lived in Bingham as my mother moved there when we all left home. I still get a nice feeling when I see the No4 bus. Its a small world eh. Regards Meg I support Arsenal now (joke)

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 8 years ago

Yes Meg that's progress I suppose. When Mary and I were in Edinburgh last June/July we were staying at Duddingston and I went for a wander up to Bingham, passed my old address the Avenue, on through the tunnel famous or infamous which ever side of the fight you came out on with those fighting Niddrie boys, I thought Niddrie Mains looked very nice and very tidy. I continued onto Niddrie Mill and down to my beloved place of birth Newcraighall, that too has changed although I had been back 3 time before but all after the rebuilding. the changes are for the best but our memories growing up and living in those areas will always be with us. PS Hope you are still a Hibs Supporter.

meg reilly replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave i got in touch with jimmy Burstow via his sister in law but not actually spoken to him. I didnt try Jimmy Strachan again as I dont think he would remember me. He knew me as Margaret and maybe not got the connection with Meg. Im still in London and today we have had torrential rain. Good for the crops haha. I googled Niddrie Mains Drive but i didnt feel happy about the changes, all my childhood memories are gone. Nice to hear from you Dave Regards Meg

June 21st 201112:30:43 PM

What is your name?

Lorraine nee DUTTON

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Sorry when asking if the anne moir nee nimmo who commented on my fathers ROast chicken shops recollections could contact me, I entered my address badly it is ravensgeo@btinternet.com. This lady had newspaper clippings of my fathers work place something i have searched for for many years.

June 21st 201105:59:40 AM

What is your name?

Nan Scott (nee Hay)

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

I would to contact anyone who would remember me from the Hibs Club. My late husband Tom (known as Tosh) were members of the Carlton Branch, and palled around with the boys from the Eastern Branch, George Kelly, Doddo Ward, Alan Burnett (who I bumped into on a Cruise ship in the Caribbean) and Tommy Nimmo who I still keep in contact with lives in Canada.

I used to live in Sunnybank Place, Abbeyhill before I got married, then Waverley Park after I was married. Went to Abbeyhill Primary School, then Norton Park, between 1951-54. If anyone does remember me and would like to have a chat, here's my . nan.scott@bigpond.com. Thanks.

Nan Scott (nee Hay) replied 7 years ago

Hi Peter. I would like to contact JOHN CAMPBELL (entry date 23.7.11) also IAN RADIN (entry date 23.5.11) Both guys in my class at Abbeyhill and can remember most of the kids names from the photo I still have from Billy Hunters' book "The Wee World" I have also placed an entry under Ian Radin requesting same. Thanks.

john campbell replied 7 years ago

hi Nan, as Frank Ifield would say "I Remember You" Typical! Can't recollect what I did yesterday,but 60+ years ago we were in the same primary class at Abbeyhill I believe.I lived in Dalgety St.and palled around with the boys from Sunneybank and played around the small farm there. Mr Mitchell was our teacher, I won prizes every year and ended up at Broughton Sen.Secondary. Mr. Rutherford & Mr Duffy (played for Hibs)I think, were the football coaches.Three of the lads became professional players --Billy Hunter, Bobby Roberts & Alan Wylie,--remarkable. When I married my first house was opposite Norton Park School. Hope you are well Nan and enjoying your life

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Nan. I've now added your comments about the Hibs Club to the "Football Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might read them there and remember you and send a reply. I'll let you know if that happens.

June 21st 201103:12:24 AM

What is your name?

betty hepburn (boland)

Where are you from?

waikanae,kapiti coast,new zealand

Comments

St Thomas of Aquin's -edinburgh-was there 1953--1957 -- remember names-- grandison-o' Hara-Jeffrey- Connelly-Divit- Dignan--Manley- Neilson, Loftus-McGuire-I dare say one could go on + On -- had a cousins Prior + After myself--they were-- Molly Coyle- Frances Boland + Maureen Bree-- Eileen Bree -- does anyone know these names from the past --Again Cheers Betty

dot walker replied 7 years ago

david, will you ask mary if she remembers me? I went to St Thomas's and had classes with her and ann pow

Louise Fleck ( was Sutherland ) replied 7 years ago

My Mum went to St Thomas' around that time.......Freda Bowman........and I attended from 1969-71 when we came to england

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 8 years ago

Betty You can e-mail me directly if you have or get any news re St Thomas Aquinas ecaulfield@rogers.com Edith.

Edith Caulfield -Cavanagh replied 8 years ago

HI Betty: I went to St Thomas from 1956-1958, my sister went from 1953-1956, her name was Doreen Cavanagh I am Edith Cavanagh, like you I have been trying forever to get pictures or to touch base with anyone who share the same memories of those times at the school. A couple of names I recall from St Thomas were Allison Donahue, Jeanette Niven, Jean Stevens, Cathy Morrison, Jackie Haddon. Head Mistress was Mother St Jerome,cooking teacher was Flora Macdonald. We came to Canada in 1958 I go back to Edinburgh when ever I can I was last back in 2008. Hope you may recognize some of these names.

Dave McKinlay Wairarapa replied 8 years ago

We must get together some time you and Mary could have bit of a chin wag over old school days. We don't get over to your coast very much, we head out the the east coast, Castle Point or Riversdale on a rare occasion, we are not ones for the beach more so rivers and bush.

betty hepburn (boland) replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave ,, Thanks for that,will check i'll look up your sister's P/No,,, she only live's five min walk away ---we're in Te-Moana Rd --small world right enough ??? Cheers Betty

Dave McKinlay Wairarapa replied 8 years ago

Hello Betty & Peter, yes me again. My sister and wife went to St.Thomas of Aquin's. If you like to google search on this site. mary mckinlay [mcgoff] you will find quite a lot of postings from a couple of years back and you might find some old school mates there, Mary has a school group photo that we sent to Peter Stubbs but he couldn't get clearance to put it on this site from the Vatican due to copyright. By the way my sister lives in Waikanae, May Gregan [McKinlay] Walton Ave. I think. Gee Mary and I were with her in Wellington at the weekend. I will phone May shortly so if you give her a call with your phone no. May could pass it on to me then I can you a copy of the photo. Don't put your address on here. Regards Dave

June 21st 201112:22:30 AM

What is your name?

moira

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I would like to know if anyone has any pictures of ST Thomas Aquinis from the early sixties, I was there in 64 and would love to hear from anyone.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Moira. I've now added your comments about living in Duke Street, Leith, to the "Leith Houses" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Moira and Betty. I hope you are successful in finding a photo of the school. I've now added your request (Moira) and reply (Betty) to the "St Thomas of Aquins" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Moira Cowan formally Smith replied 8 years ago

Hi I was born in Duke St and then moved to Lasswade Rd. I remember the stair in Duke St it scared me to death it still had the gas lighting with a long dark lobby. The houses built out to Gilmerton was a much better place to live.

betty hepburn (boland) replied 8 years ago

Hi Moira-- i went St Thomas's 1953-57--never remember ever having a class photo taken (sad) maybe my mother liked it ???,had a single taken , would be nice if someone out there has any at all ,hope you get lucky , '''' Betty

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Moira hope you do not mind me, conversing with you but where in Edinburgh are you from I was born and raised in East Thomas Street,then Bothwell Street and Moredun Park View and when I married we bought a house in Pitt Street Leith, then emmigrated to Canada I really am a nice person but anyway talk with you later Tam

June 20th 201110:51:32 PM

What is your name?

lorraine bruce nee dutton

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

i am trying to get in touch with a anne moir nee nimmo who may have newspaper articles re my fathers Roast Chicken shops I would deafly love her to contact me my address is ravensgeo@btinternet.comfkeu

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Lorraine. I think I've got the message through to you (at the second attempt - after removing the last four characters from your address above) I think they may be the characters that you had to key in to post your message!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Lorraine. I have an address for Anne Moir. I'll send it to you by now.

June 20th 201104:02:18 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

First, I would like to thank all the people who came to my defence on some very unfair comments that were made on this page referring to my contrbution to this page and this is the last time that I will comment on these remarks made by these two individuals but I have contributed many times over the years to this page, regarding where I was born and raised. East Thomas Street (Chinatown) and Pitt Street Leith and if they would like to go there they will find that I have written a great deal about the people,my friends and our way of life during these times but now what I wanted to show was how we exiles, people who have left our Scottish Homeland and have adapted to life in a new country but never forgetting our roots in Scotland are living and contributing to this new country. Thank You Thomas James McLuskey
Oh and by the way my girls won six goals to one on Saturday.

VAL BROWN replied 8 years ago

Thanks for your comments. My intention was not to insult Mr McCluskey but just to point out that he was making the guestbook appear to be achat room. I laughed when I read his comments on false teeth and medicine as I am 48 with no false teeth and definitely not on any medication, I hope!. Anyway I see Peter Stubbs has decided to keep the site in the spirit it was intended so I feel my critisism was valid. Best

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Thanks for your comments. I've now had chance to think about this topic, and agree that it is important to ensure that the EdinPhoto web site does not lose its focus on Edinburgh. Please see the guest book entry above that I posted today, 23 June.

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 8 years ago

Hi Tam your going well mate, hope the training went well this week and another win on the cards this Sat.

jim woolard melbourne australia replied 8 years ago

good on you tam keep up the good work,the girls must be proud to have such a great grandad.by the way what is the team's name?.

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Mike all respect to you but I do not think you know the meaning of what a point of view is and an unfair comment do not please get in touch with me again I like to converse with adults not spoilt little children who if you do not do or say what they want they sulk and go suck there thumb.

mike cheyne replied 8 years ago

Not unfair comments, simply an expression of a point view. There are plenty of infinitely more appropriate websites via which you can inform those you wish to of the exploits of your girls' soccer team.

June 20th 201103:23:46 PM

What is your name?

heather chattin formaly wright

Where are you from?

doncaster south yorkshire

Comments

can anyone tell what happened to pentland high school i went there in march 1953 from broomhouse primary and is there any one out there remeber me from those schools

Graeme Mackay replied 7 years ago

I was at Pentlands from 1957/59 after Corstorphine Primary. In 1959 we all got transferred to Forrester High School in the Carrick Knowe/Corstorphine area when Pentlands closed. Quite a drastic change but I never gave it a second thought at the time.Looking for Tom Syme, Frank Taylor & Tracy(James Spencer)from 1958 class 2b1 (?)who lived at Sighthill. Great memories of these lads.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi. I've now added your question (Heather) and your reply (Betty) to the 'Schools Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. More people might come across your comments there. Perhaps somebody else will send a reply. If they do, I'll add it to the web site.

betty hepburn (boland) replied 8 years ago

Hi Heather , just asked my Hubby about Pentlands School as he went there ,it was used for a while for Tynecastle Annex ,, not sure when it was demolished ''seem to remember seeing some sort off Supermarket or the likes on the site'' everytime we makes trips home to Edinburgh ''we do this Old Haunts trips around town '' seem to think you may have contacted Pete at one time on F.R.U site '' he moved from Fountainbridge to Broomhouse back in the 50's''''cheers Betty

June 20th 201102:58:42 PM

What is your name?

heather chattin foemaly wright

Where are you from?

doncaster south yorkshire

Comments

i was born in 3 royston mains green in 1942 and in 1952 i remember them building the bowling green rite opposite my grannys her name was souness

June 20th 201103:21:50 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay NZ

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Isn't it for the webmaster to decide on what is accepted and what is not, after all you don't have to read it.Just move on to what is of interest to you. I have contributed and responded to items on this site for the past few years and will continue to do so.
Now Tam how did your girls get on last Saturday. Regards Dave

eddie williamson replied 8 years ago

dave you and tam keep up the patter i enjoy it. as for facebook i do not like it never been on twitter eddie williamson ex edinburgh.

meg reilly replied 8 years ago

Hi dave i sent this to you instead of val by mistake. I tried sending it to val but i couldnt get it to send. I got fed up trying. Take care keep us informed about the girls footie. Meg

meg reilly replied 8 years ago

I disagree with you val. I find it interesting the comments between dave and his friend. We come from Edinburgh and know each other from coming on this site. It is nice to know what people are doing with there lives in a new country. Meg

val brown replied 8 years ago

In response, I am sure the Webmaster would agree as to the purpose of the site. Also it would appear that apart from one coment you are the only one repling therefore it is most definitely a conversation between two friends chatting about their domestic affairs, surely there are better forums for such chat like twitter,facebook,msn or to relay family updates. When a visitor like myself comes on to the geustbook,the first impression I got is that the site was used more as a chat room rather than a contact site to share info on Edinburgh. Therfore I have a valid point of view which I have shared with Peter Stubbs and I'm sure that many others think the same but have not left comments.

June 20th 201101:02:40 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

I apologise to both of you but I thought that it would be interesting for some people to learn of what former Edinburgh and Leith residents are doing in there new countries where they now live and this is a public forum but if it annoys you and you feel that it is not correct and that only specific items of Edinburgh or Leith should be on this guestbook page then that will be the last posting from me .So you both have a Good Day Thomas James McLuskey.

Lorna Macey replied 7 years ago

Sorry meant to add that this is not the Thomas James McLuskey Guestbook!!!

Lorna Macey replied 7 years ago

I am afraid that I agree with Val and I find your response to her typical of a man who thinks of no one but himself. Take your chat offline and leave the guestbook for those that are truly looking for answers. There is more to life than what comes out of your mouth.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

mike cheyne replied 8 years ago

Isn't it interesting that Mr McLuskey appears to believe that he is above criticism and if anyone does dare to raise a personal point of view he favours them with a rude reply. His bile is water off my back but surely his reply to Val Hudson's is unnecessarily spiteful. Edinburgh is well rid of suchlike.

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

I am going to ignore your ignorant remarks as it is obvious you have no idea what you are talking about so maybe just remove your false teeth and take your medicine and toddle off to bed . have a nice day Thomas James McLuskey

val brown replied 8 years ago

Sorry to see that you took the critisism so badly, I think that there are better forums such as and facebook or twitter to update friends and family on your news. As 99.9% of the people using this site are not related to you or close friends then the updates on your families football progress is of minimal interest to people sharing past experiences of life in Edinburgh. I think it is important that the site is not used as a chat room but rather for people around the world to make contact with their pasts.

June 19th 201110:43:04 AM

What is your name?

Val Brown

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I forgot to add my address its valbrown@hotmail.com also it would be good to see more messages from people who are interested in discussing actual connections to areas of Edinburgh rather than using the forum to update others of their dailly routine, as I don't think this is the intention of the site and can be offputting to people intending to share information on their roots in Edinburgh.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Val. Thanks for posting the message about Blackfriars Street. I would certainly be interested to read some of your Mum's stories about 'Blckie' and perhaps add them to the EdinPhoto web site, if you could some of them to me. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Val and Mike. Thanks for your comments. I agree. Please see the message that I posted yesterday, 23 June, in the guestbook.

Mike Cheyne replied 8 years ago

I totally agree with Val Brown.

June 19th 201110:34:42 AM

What is your name?

val brown

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

My family, Kane lived at 45 Blackfriars Street, my mother Emily Kane born 1927 lived in Blackie as she called it for generations with her grandfather Henry Duke living there and 2 of her 3 sisters living in the same stair No 45. My mother was a great story teller and regaled me with hillarious stories of the day to day life in Blackie.I would love to share some of the stories she told me and see if there is anyone who remembered her. I beleive the Kane's from Blackie were quite a bunch!

Yvonne Galt-Gourlay replied 7 years ago

Hi Val, We are related! I think we made contact quite sometime ago on genesreunited. The Henry Duke you are talking about is my gt Grandfather and Emily must have been one of Lizzie (Duke) Kane's daughters. Pleae get back in touch with me,I would love to hear the family stories! Best wishes Yvonne

June 19th 201101:17:39 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Hi all you fitba supporters,well my girls done it again six to one my granddaughter scored twice ,cassidy had a hat trick and Haley had one but the main thing is that they are really coming together as a team with everyone playing for everyone and at the right time as well and they make this old Scottish keelie very proud of them. A love ma girls Tam.

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Alice how would I do that ,I think it might be the best way to go ,as I guess there are at least a couple of folks that do not care for me putting it on the guestbook so rather than causing disharmony it would probably be the best way to go, you have a nice day and I will certainly look into doing that All the best Tam.

Alice replied 8 years ago

Hello Tam, Why don't you and your footy pals direct ???

June 18th 201103:21:55 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Dave and Mary well all my guests have finally left, I have the girls soccer game tomorrow but I will be home all night after the game so maybe we can get back together Tam

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 8 years ago

Ok Tam but we won't talk about the Ice Hockey, will we?. Good luck for tomorrow. Grandson George played his last game of the season today with a win and also the league title, he's 13 years old. Dave

June 12th 201103:56:03 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Dave and Mary and all the rest of you fitba supporters Well my girls rebounded this week with a two nothing win, my grand-daughter scoring both goals and we had a a friend from Bonnie Leith Scotland over at the game and the girls presented him with a team jersey and although he was very vocal, I doubt if anyone understood a word he said but he enjoyed himself and the girls made a big fuss over him.
Dave and Mary sorry but I have been away from the computer for a while now because of my friend over from Scotland and I have not had any time to spend on the computer but he leaves this week and we will get back in regular communication again so please bear with me for a few more days You look after yourselves and keep biking Tam

Dave McKinlay replied 8 years ago

Very good Tam or should I say the girls, great result and your G/daughter turned it on for your friend from sunny Leith, well done. Will skype you later in the week.How'd your Ice Hockey team get on last week, is it the Vancouver Canutes, don't know if I have the name right, it was mentioned on our sports news the other night. Dave & Mary

June 12th 201103:27:48 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

I just quickly wish to apologise for my comment yesterday it sort of came outa bit garbled.I am still coming to terms with the mysteries of the lap top so i will try harder in future to make sure my comments dont come across as the rantings of a sort of frustrated historian.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi June. Thanks for posting your comments about growing up in the Canongagte. I've now added them to the "Canongate Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your message. I agree with June - there's no need for you to make any apology for posting your comments. I enjoyed reading them, and have now updated the "Tramcar Adventure" page and the "The War Effort" page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site to include your comments.

june [ robertson ] wood replied 8 years ago

HI AGAIN MARGARET, NOT A WOOD BY BIRTH, BUT A ROBERTSON, BORN AT BOTTOM OF THE CANONGATE, GREAT DAYS,GOT A GOOD SCHELP FROM ANY NEIGHBOUR WHO THOUGHT U WERE DOING SOMETHING WRONG, NO MOTHER EVER COMPLAINED, THOSE WERE THE DAYS !!WENT TO THE PALAIS A LOT, THOUGHT IT WAS THE BEST PLACE IN TOWN,,,I AM ON FACEBOOK, DONT KNOW IF YOU OR BETTY ALSO ARE ON IT,,MET LOTS OF NICE PEOPLE...HAVE A GOOD ONE..

betty hepburn (boland) replied 8 years ago

Hi Margaret,i agree with june,nothing wrong in remembering your past,spent a lot time at the Palais '''Great Place + Happy Memory's"' i came from Dundee Place + My Hubbie came from Fountainbridge , i went to St Thomas's so past by Tollcross daily , Cheers for now,,Betty

Margaret Cooper replied 8 years ago

Thank you June for your kind message.Igrew up in drumdryan St, I had a sister Gloria. I DID KNOW A family named Woods from Pilton Harry was my jiving partner at the Palais.I can remember being barred for jiving and thought my world had ended but my Mum worked in the gents cloakroom and had a word with the manager and got me back in. By for now.

june wood replied 8 years ago

HI MARGARET, YOU DID NOT RAMBLE ON AT ALL,,IN FACT GAVE US ALL LOTS OF INFO...KNEW FAMILY FROM TOLLCROSS, BUT NOT THEIR NAMES,,FATHER HAD A TAXI, THATS ALL I REMEMBER..CHEERIO FOR NOW..

June 11th 201108:27:19 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

i have been reading your recollections of Tollcross and the tram cars my friends and i used to get on these i think the one we liked best was called the marchmont circle and for twopence pre decimal you could get on this t to help the war effort it was so excitingram outside theFrancis Cafe go all the way past the Meadows carry on round till we reached Princes Street up Lothian Road and wind up back at the Francis Cafe. also does anyone remember when all us school kids went to the meadows to a spot near Bruntsfield called Tumbles Hollow to stick sixpenny saving stamps on a Lancaster Bomber It was so exciting

June 10th 201103:48:40 PM

What is your name?

Heather Rickett, naa McMath

Where are you from?

South of France

Comments

Hi, I am searching for a photo of a display of the replica Scottish Crown Jewels, which was displayed in Edinburgh Train Station in roughly the 1920 to 1960

Heather Rickett replied 8 years ago

Forgot to add my e.mail for any replys

June 9th 201110:18:43 PM

What is your name?

jim muir

Where are you from?

sutton bridge lincolnshire

Comments

I was the first to contact you about east thomas street and I THANKYOU I have changed my e-mail addrress it.s james.muir8 @mypostoffice,co.uk.

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Jim my name is Tam McLuskey and my sister was Sheila McLuskey we lived at 13 East Thomas Street (Chinatown) from 1942 to 1960 I was pals with Pat Tait and Robie and all the guys that were around at that time I went to Leith Walk primary Mrs Ingles was my teacher then I went to Norton Park and ding dong Bell was my home teacher Tam

June 7th 201101:19:05 PM

What is your name?

Betty Hepburn ( Nee Boland)

Where are you from?

Waikanae,Kapiti Coast,New Zealand

Comments

Been looking a your site for sometime now, i lived in Dundee place (Off-Dundee street ) , from 1942--1960--moved to Drumbrae -Clermiston- great memory's from Dundee Place, my best friend growing up was Ruby Grandison ( Deceased ) --my mother lived in the house i was brought up in before she wed--we had a room +Kitchen + shared toilet-so to move house was like going to a Mansion -- street folks i grew with were the Grandison ,Aitchison , Newton,Mitchell, Mcinally ,Barnes, i could go on forever-- met Peter Hepburn ( Me-Hubby ) when i was 16-wed at 21-(still together) Pete was born in Brandfield Street-Fountainbridge,then onto Broomhouse-we had 3 kids (all wed ) 6 grandchildren (all Kiwis ), look forward to coming back on site ,Cheers Betty

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Betty and Dave: I've now added extracts from your replies as 'Recollections 36+37' on the 'Fountainbridge Recollections' page of the EdinPhoto web site.

Betty Hepburn (nee Boland ) replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave,walked the subway often to Dalry Bath's my uncle had the wee cobbler's shop in caledonian cres ,i think his customer's payed in broken biscuit's 'etc'after being at the Baths we'd pay him a visit ,was always given a bag biscuits to take home ,well eaten they were i can assure ''yeh'', are thinking the wee street you came up from the subway ''i think that was West Fountain Place ???,Dundee place was the next street along oppisite Viewforth , ''entry to McEwan's Brewary ""must admit the name Fowler rings a bell ?? Pete's a Joiner by trade'served his time with Hepburn Bro's Westfield ( no relation ), he's a true Fountainbridge man'' his Mother Annie Hepburn (nee Campbell ) her sister Ina Begbie (nee campbell)along with a list brother's " Campbells "" were well known in fountainbridge, Pete + I bought our first house in Gibson Terrace''like going back to our Roots ,was in the Wairarapa not so long ago , cheers Betty

Dave McKinlay Carterton NZ replied 8 years ago

Hi Betty and Pete, I know the area well, worked in Binns Workshops in Caledonian Cres. bottom of the Telford Subway, would like a penny for everytime I walked up Dundee St. and your St. Did you know the Fowlers that lived in your street would be a wee bit older than you guys maybe 10+ years. Regards Dave

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Betty: Thanks for posting your comments in the guestbook. I've now added them to the 'Fountainbridge' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

June 6th 201102:13:49 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Thanks Guys I will make sure that the girls are told of your support and well wishes but tough practice this week for them,lots of drills off the ball and go over again this offside rule and teach them the offside trap because we got caught so many times last week with three and four on two breakaways because our defence was keeping there forwards onside when there forwards were poaching in our half but they are good girls and learn fast so we will work on that at our next practice and once again thanks everyone for your best wishes and support Tam and the Girls

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 8 years ago

Your on to it Tam, keep up the good work you have to be commended. they are going to come out fireing on all pistons next week. GOOD LUCK Dave.

June 5th 201103:18:24 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Well my girls had there worst defeat today although it was not too bad two nothing but our two best forwards and goal scorers could not be there today to play because of school committments but we are still top of the league but are tied with another team for points at the top so come on, all you people out there give us support and I will make sure that the girls know that you are supporting them and in there corner, they are great wee girls so lets give them encouragement and your support. Tam

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 8 years ago

That's no good Tam, Iam sure they will bounce back next week CMON GIRLS SHOW YOUR COACH HOW GOOD YOU ARE. NZ supporters club. Dave

Eddie Williamson replied 8 years ago

hi. Tam follow you every week on guestbook every week good luck to your girls Eddie Williamson Pickering ontario formerly the Boswells Edinburgh

June 2nd 201103:58:39 PM

What is your name?

Charles Whelan

Where are you from?

I live at Elgin in north-east Scotland

Comments

Like you I went to school in Bradford - firstly at St.Clare's Elementary and then St.Bede's Grammar School. I worked for H.M Customs & Excise in Edinburgh from May 1962 to August 1965. During that time I lived in Balcarres Street overlooking the railway line near Morningside Station which saw a lot of freight traffic in those days. My e-mail address is charles.whelan@tesco.net.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Charles: I recognise the name, but cannot remember the face at the moment. It's good to hear from you. I'll send you an today.

June 2nd 201103:08:30 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

Well, Dave and Mary,we done it, we finally reached and spoke with each other and Dave remember and ask Mary if she knew the Lynchs from Prestonpans and I had many great nights in the British Legion Club and of course who could visit Prestonpans without having a few in "Billys Bar" anyway talk with you later Tam, Wilma and Rayanne McLuskey

June 1st 201109:29:10 PM

What is your name?

Lina my is small2@hotmail.co.uk

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

hi im looking to see if anyone has photos of fayne and the cruisers one of the top bands in edinburgh in the 60s would be greatfull if anyone had anything at all thanks lina

Iain McArthur replied 7 years ago

My dad ,Jimmy was the bass player,sadly he passed away in 2004. Any pics or info would be gratefully recieved

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Lina. I've now added another update about Fayne & The Cruisers' to the EdinPhoto web site. You'll find it as 'Recollections 126' in the 'Clubs & Discos' page. There is a link to it from "What's New - June 24, 2011"

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello Lina and Margaret. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them as 'Recollections 124' and 'Recollections 125' in the 'Edinburgh Clubs & Discos' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

margaret ballentyne replied 8 years ago

colin paterson the drummer is my nephew he now lives in spain the rest of the band we do not know my wife worked with wee colin jimmy & big colin in the printers

May 31st 201106:49:28 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Dave and Mary I do not know what is wrong everytime I try to get in touch it shows on my screen that you are offline,it appears to be ringing but then it shuts down. I wonder if we are connected also with your voice mails my phone does not ring it only appears that there is a voice mail and I listen to your message but my phone does not ring in my house. I suggest when you are going to leave a voice message please leave me your phone number then I can get in touch with you.It is now late at night here and I am going to bed but we can try this tomorrow and hopefully we can get this fixed as I am really looking forward to talking with you and Mary Tam McLuskey

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Also Dave and Mary my E.Mail address is tommac1@shaw.ca if you want to contact me that way I have sent an E.Mail to Skype explaining what is happenning and asking for there help because something is not right because I have another friend in New Zealand under the skype name of Jack Mac.x and I have no problem reaching and talking with him but we will see what Skype comes up with your friends Tom,Wilma and Rayanne

May 30th 201111:06:40 PM

What is your name?

vincent mcmanamon

Where are you from?

darlington co durham

Comments

born in the western general , stayed in numerous addressed in edinburgh but mostly in the dumbiedykes which was demolished in 1962 ten years too late .

heather chattin formaly wright replied 8 years ago

i have just come back from a weekend trip to spread my brothers ashes on the craggs as we lived there for a short time and i worked in the whisky bond there.but oh how it's changed was looking for salsbury square but unfortuntly it has been demolished and new up to date houses are there now

May 29th 201104:01:40 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Dave and Mary Well first my girls won five goals to one on Saturday so We took them out for hamburgers and french fries to celebrate the big time win as we are now on top of the league, but getting in touch with you I think something is not correct because every time I try to call you I get a message that the call failed and I do not know why as I am also on Skype with Jack from New Zealand and I do not have any problems getting in touch with him but I will check my system again today to see if the problem is at my end but in the meantime please keep trying as I certainly will Tam McLuskey

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 8 years ago

You tell those Lassies there is a BIG cheer coming from NZ, hope they can hear me. That's a great result well done coach. Re. Skype I was going to try you now but I see you are off line your time is showing 8.30pm Sunday night and at the moment it's 3.30pm Mon. NZ time which is 17hrs behind us. How about if I try you same time tomorrow, I will make sure my coputer is turned on 8.30pm your time. Regards Dave

May 27th 201111:51:43 AM

What is your name?

Eddie Watson

Where are you from?

Auckland . New Zealand

Comments

Hi to anyone who lived in Moredun Park rise in Edinburgh in the 1950s.
In particular I would like to hear from Jim Browning, who spoke of living there in 1957. Kind Regards Eddie. ossy@orcon.net.nz

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Eddie My family lived at Moredun Park View in the late fifties Tam

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Eddie: Thanks for the message. I'll send you an to let you know how to contact Jim Browning.

May 25th 201110:56:33 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Dave and Mary There was no game this past weekend as it was a long weekend here it was Victoria Day so we went camping for a few days I know that both you and I because of this time difference we are missing each other but I will be home all day tomorrow so hopefully we can connect Tam and Wilma

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 8 years ago

Yes I know the feeling Tam, I'm a road cyclist and a member of the local club just done 64km. this morning av. 28km. per hr. Mary gets onto me to slow down because of my age, goes in one ear and oot the other, lol.Our season is finished so I am taking it easy about 200km. per week at the moment. Cheers Dave

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Well I just finished a soccer practice with the girls and I am exhausted ,they keep me on my toes, I suppose it good for me but the old Ben Gay Linament takes a beating Tam McLuskey

May 25th 201105:08:03 PM

What is your name?

margaret cooper

Where are you from?

tollcross

Comments

hello me again, re alistair rankines surprise at no mention of westfields my pal mitzi and i would go there sometimes on a friday night, we always put a bit more effort into what we wore as mitzi thought it was a bit more up market than paulineas. p.s. back to the palais again anybody remember when kenny ball played there.

Margaret Schooler replied 8 years ago

Hello Avril how nice my little comment regarding Kenny Ball recalled a few memories for you and its nice to know someone else other than me remembers those days.I wish you and your family well.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Margaret and Avril. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Dance Halls' page in the 'Edinburgh Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

Avril Finlayson Smith replied 8 years ago

My husband and I went with my brother that night. Husband and I had never been in the Palais before, but as we really were keen on Kenny Ball went along. Really enjoyed that evening very much, thanks for jogging the memory once again. That was such a very long time ago, another Lifetime it seems, now that we are here in Australia.

May 23rd 201106:52:55 PM

What is your name?

Ian Radin

Where are you from?

St. Catharines Ontario Canada

Comments

I am seated beside David Elgin in the 1950/51 Abbeyhill School photo. I think the name of the girl he could not identify may have been Flora Williamson

Nan Scott (Hay) replied 7 years ago

Hi Ian, if you see this entry I would love to catch up with you. It's Nan Hay,(now Scott)was in your class at primary. Here is my ---- nan.scott@bigpond.com. Now live in Melbourne Australia. Have also caught up with David Elgin and Ina Connolly, and I talk to them quite a bit. John Campbell also put in a reply but I don't have his address or else we could contact him too. Hope you get this. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Nan Scott (nee Hay) replied 7 years ago

Hi Ian, I do remember you being in my class at Abbeyhill, and yes I picked you out from the photo in Billy Hunters' book "The Wee World". I remember your family had the coal station in Rose Lane. Would like to hear how you are.

Nan Scott replied 7 years ago

Hi Peter Would like to contact IAN RADIN. I remember him being in my class at Abbeyhill. ALSO JOHN CAMPBELL who does remembered me. I have the class photo,and can still put names to faces. Is it possible to catch up with them. Thanks.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Ian. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the EdinPhoto web site, below the Abbeyhill School Class photo, 1950-51.

May 22nd 201110:07:51 PM

What is your name?

George Brodie

Where are you from?

Bonnyrigg

Comments

Jim Robertson Berlin
Hi Jim I have an unusually clear recollection of my days in the coort but
honestly there were a few Robertsons in and around here one of my
best mates was a Danny Robertson from Adam St but he would have been
the same age as me 88 Thanks for the note anyway

May 20th 201104:11:07 PM

What is your name?

george brodie

Where are you from?

bonnyrigg

Comments

I was born in 1922 in a room and kitchen at 4 Richmond court
Father Bill Brodie Mother Kate nee Kinnoch I suppose it is too much
to expect anyone to remember the coort but maybe some of the children
will know something from their elders My brothers Bill and john and I all
went to south Bridge then Jimmie clarks schools Happy Days

Jim Robertson Berlin replied 8 years ago

Hi George I was looking at your comments on Richmond Court. My old man was born at 9 Richmond Street, name Alex Robertson,his father was William and Mother Elizabeth. unfortunately all past away now,but maybe the name Robertson rings a Bell. they moved from there to 115 Dumbiedykes rd and stayed there till 1949.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi George. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Dumbiedykes Houses and Streets' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. Can you send me an to let me know your address so that I'll be able to contact you if anybody sends a reply for you. Thanks. (My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk)

May 19th 201106:59:43 PM

What is your name?

Gordon Mackett

Where are you from?

Sunny Leith

Comments

Hiya
Got the group wrong it wsTHEM and the singer was Van Morrison

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Gordon. Thanks for sending the correction above. I've now updated the 'Edinburgh Clubs and Discos' page on the EdinPhoto web site to include the correction.

May 17th 201109:36:04 PM

What is your name?

Gordon Mackett

Where are you from?

Sunny leith

Comments

I have just been reading the recollections of the good old days in swinging Edinburgh,I was at the Top Story when the Pretty Things played and the crowd flicked lit ciggies at the singer,happy days

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Gordon. Thanks for your message. I've now added your comments as 'Recollections 121' to the 'Edinburgh Clubs and Discos' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

May 17th 201112:51:07 AM

What is your name?

Connie Telfer-Smith (nee McJannett)

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pacific

Comments

I would be interested to know if anyone knows current whereabouts of Milly Marr Hendriksen who lived in Granton Medway, Edinburgh, and emigrated to Edmonton, Alta.,Canada early 50s with son Dane; later two sons Scott and Guy.
Also, Jimmie McDonald who lived in Henderson Row, Edinburgh. Believe also went to Canada.
Lot of water under a lot of bridges since those days but if anyone remembers them or me, would love to hear from you.
My add is con@ninet.nf. Here's hoping!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Connie: I've now added your request for info about the former Edinburgh residents to the 'Searching for People' pages in the Edinburgh Central and Edinburgh North sections of the EdinPhoto web site. Let's hope that somebody will read your comments and send me a reply. I'll let you know if that happens.

May 15th 201101:20:59 AM

What is your name?

Ray Reid { nee May}

Where are you from?

Canada

Comments

I lived at 48 Prince Albert Buildings my friends were Maureen Mc.Partlin and June Bonallo Junr's parents also had a shop opposite yardleys I would appreciate hearing from anyone who remembers me and my family my e-mail address is raymay@rideau.net I went to
Milton House school and James Clark school

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Ray: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Prince Albert Buildings - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might read it there and send a reply.

May 15th 201112:34:25 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Dave well the same team that beat us by one goal before, done it to us again and the same way they scored the winner with less than a minute to play the final score was two to one but even the other coach said it, they were lucky to win we had numerous shots on goal but there goalie played really great and kept them in the game which they eventually won,so it was back to hamburgers and fries for the girls because although they lost they played a very good game and I am proud of my girls Tam.

Dave McKinlay replied 8 years ago

That's tough Tam, you can't ask for anymore if the team plays well. Just thinking,hope they are not throwing the game just to get hamburgers and fries. LOL. Yes I will skype you but it's getting the time right, Canada is 17hrs behind NZ wouldn't want to be skyping at some unearthly hour. Regards Dave

May 14th 201108:27:03 AM

What is your name?

Karin Maxwell (nee McKerron)

Where are you from?

Tasmania, Australia

Comments

I've been looking for past students from St Margaret's Boarding School, Whitehouse Loan, Edinburgh. I found a whole section on the school and recognised several students and teachers names. I boarded there in the early 60s.Hopefully I'll be able to make contact with some of my fellow boarders.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Karin: Thanks for sending the to me, giving your address.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Karin. Thanks for leaving your message above. I've now added it as 'Recollecitons 17' on the 'St Margaret's Convent Recollecitons' page on the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that more people might read it there. If you can send me your address, I'll be able to pass replies back to you if I receive any. Thanks. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

May 11th 201112:08:20 PM

What is your name?

John E. Kirkwood

Where are you from?

Livingston West Lothian

Comments

Through this web site I was able to contact Jim Mercer from Ontario & we met up last year. he was back again on holiday this month . We were classmates in Boroughmuir 3B4 1952 & met up again only this time we also had the pleasure of the company of Valerie(Trollope)Cant from Livingston & Kathleen(Mathieson)Crawford from Currie. We enjoyed a 3+hour lunch going over old times at "Burry" & also the intervening 59years since we all last met. Thanks must also go to Lilian(Raeburn)Young from New Jersey who put me in touch with the 'girls' also through this website, pity Lilian could not join us. A thoroughly enjoyable meeting. Here's hoping we might meet up with other members of this CLASS in future. Keep up the great work Peter

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John. Thanks for letting me know about the latest contacts you have made and met. I'm pleased to hear that. I've now added another brief note to the Boroughmuir School Recollections page on the EdinPhoto web site to let people know about your contacts. If anybody else from your class reads it and gets in touch with me, I'll let you know.

May 11th 201103:57:06 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Come onTam McLuskey, how did the girls get on last weekend. I thought you would have posted the result by now. Best Wishes from the NZ branch of the Canadian girls football team supporters club.
Dave.

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave Yes I am a bit late this week in posting my girls score but we won 1-0 pretty good start to the fitba season two wins a loss and a tie but my sister from Edinburgh is over visiting right now and between the girls games and practices ,life is pretty hectic but I will try, I promise to get the scores to you sooner. anyway how is life living in New Zealand I was there earlier in my life I was in the Merchant Navy and I was on a Shaw Savill ship the Waiwera and we went to Napier and Nelson but that was a long time ago it was when the pubs shut at six oclock, so that is a long time ago anyway Dave I gotta get away and will talk with you later I am on Skype if you have Skype my Skype address is tommac14 Talk with you later Dave. Tam and the girls

May 10th 201102:09:40 PM

What is your name?

celso aurelio tonietto

Where are you from?

caxias do sul, rs, brazil

Comments

Is it possible to send me a photo of the ship name "Colombo" originally constructed at A. Leslei & co in 1873 with another name that i do not know. That ship was used in Italy to transport imigrants to Brazil in the XIX century.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Celso> I asked your question about Colombo to John Stevenson in Edinburgh. (He has answered many of my other questions about shipping.) He replied: "I have amongst my notes that in 1875 a small number of people, including families, from the Veneto region of northern Italy, fleeing hardship and hunger, emigrated to Brazil. And from there on it became a 'flood'. Very little hard info has survived re ships involved. Unfortunately, I cannot find a COLOMBO involved until around 1910."

May 8th 201105:30:31 AM

What is your name?

vicki g sutherland

Where are you from?

adelaide australia

Comments

Have just found this site as l am trying to trace my father's life, family & background. His name: Robert Sutherland born 1910, in Edinburgh. l believe he had three sisters,Jessie, lsa (or lda) & Marion & a brother, Fraser.
great site....thanks vicki

bobby inglis replied 8 years ago

i knew fraser sutherland from craigmillar edinburgh worked beside him in dryburghs brewery he had older brother bobby .

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi VIcki: Do you know which part of Edinburgh Robert Sutherland and his family lived in? If I had a little more info I could add your question to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

May 7th 201107:53:08 PM

What is your name?

margaret Cooper

Where are you from?

Tollcross Edinburgh

Comments

I went to All Saints School Glen Street then onto Darroch Intermediate I loved the dancing from the Clan House in Grove Street to Paulenas where it was o.k. to jive to the Palais where for a while I was an usherette I was alwaqys on the door punching tickets in my red outfit thick panstick and the stillitos the only fishnet now is my grandsons minnownet .

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi June: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them as 'Recollections 34' on the 'Edinburgh Recollections - Dance Halls' page in the EdinPhoto web site.

june [ robertson ] wood replied 8 years ago

Ah Margaret, i bet u punched my ticket at the Palais, the Kirchen band and Jeff Rowena were the bands back then, remember the gal wearing long black hose, believe she was the greeter, boy i thought she was smashing, even sitting up on the balcony was fun...i believe my brother John Robertson and hi wife were called the king and queen of jive,,boy they could dance..Thanks for the good memories..Cheerio...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Dance Halls Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

May 4th 201112:32:25 AM

What is your name?

Grace nee McKechnie

Where are you from?

Cumnock originally

Comments

I attended Dr' Guthrie's school for girls during the early 1970's. It wasn't somewhere I chose to be, but rather somewhere I had to be to become who I am.

val brown replied 8 years ago

Hi Grace was that Dr Guthries at Gilmerton Road

May 2nd 201102:48:21 AM

What is your name?

John Douglas Loch

Where are you from?

Gold Coast Queensland Australia

Comments

Love your work. Thanks for all your effort. I grew up in Iona St ( off Leith Walk ) Edinburgh. I have so many happy memories of people & places. I left in 1960 with my "New bride" to come to Australia. We still come back to visit " Auld Reekie " Now different but still wonderful. Cheers ( yours aye ) Douglas Loch lochy4@gmail.com

Alistair Fraser replied 8 years ago

Hi,I hope this gets to you my family was in Great Junction St.and I worked at Woods the bakers with my dad in Albert St,originally were from Porty,Brighton Pl.The Proclaimers wrote the song Sunny Leith how true is that,sadly lost all over now is the sense of community although Leithers are still pretty strong,I live in Melbourne,Frankston. a' the best Alistair

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Easter Road Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. Perhaps somebody will read them there and remember you and send me an . I'll let you know if that happens.

june wood [ ROBERTSON ] replied 8 years ago

hello John wonder if u remember a family by the name of,,Crombie,, they also lived on Iona st many yrs ago..They all moved to NZ, Tommy and Bill were the sons names....Now since passed...Long shot, but never know,,,,Cheerio for now....June [ roberson ] wood of the bottom of the Canongate..

May 1st 201101:39:37 PM

What is your name?

ronnie maben

Where are you from?

peebles

Comments

enjoyed looking at your photographs

May 1st 201103:45:05 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

Hi All
Well my girls lost today four goals to three the other girls team scored the winner with less than a minute to play but it was a good game and my wife Wilma and I, we took the girls out for hamburgers and fries so that cheered them up a little bit Tam and Wilma McLuskey

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Thanks Dave they certainly scoffed the hamburgers and chips but we have some drills to do for next week but I do love my girls and my granddaughter tells me they love this old Scottish codger Tam

dave mckinlay replied 8 years ago

Tough luck Tam I am sure the GIRLS will bounce back next week after at treat of hamburgers and chips. Good luck for next week. Dave NZ

April 28th 201107:21:54 AM

What is your name?

Edouard Dunnachie

Where are you from?

Carnwath -Scotland

Comments

Would like to hear from anyone who lived in Dudley Gdns area of Leith--1965/1970

April 24th 201110:58:33 PM

What is your name?

Scott Brown

Where are you from?

Carrickfergus, N.Ireland.

Comments

Hi Guys,
Happy Easter to one and all, at present i am doing a family tree and have just been given around 70 black and white photographs with the name Turnbull and sons artisic photographers on the back from a cousin of mine who's father had kept them, they are all on card and have been taken in a studio in Belfast sometime between i would imagine the late 1800's and early 1900's, unfortunately there are no names on the back, my grandmother is in her late 80's and her memory is not what it used to be. I know that Turnbull and sons has closed down in Belfast, but was really wondering when people had their photgraphs in studios taken, was their name recorded because i need to try and identify the people in the photos as they are of really good quality so i can fit them into my tree.
My main question is does anyone know how i go about identifying the people in my photos and where would the list of the names of people who would have had there photographs taken gone, i would'nt imagine that it would of just been thrown in the bin.
Please please help.
Scott
scottbrown619@msn.com

Scott Brown replied 8 years ago

Thanks Peter, The card and photo sound about the right size and i do believe the photos would of been taken between 1860 and 1900. Hopefully i can contact Belfast Library and get some more info, Scott

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Scott: From your description of the photos, they sound to me as if they may be cartes de visite. If so, they would be about 3.5 ins x 2.25 ins mounted on card about 4.125 ins x 2.5 ins and would be likely to have been produced probably some time between about 1860 and 1900. If you contact Belfast Library, they may be able to check in their trade directories and tell you what years Turnbull & Co were in business in Belfast. I don't know of any way to discover the names of the people in the photos, but an approximate date for the photos may be helpful to you.

April 24th 201105:50:47 PM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith,

Where are you from?

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

Comments

"Happy Easter" Peter and All Your Many Writers.
How different things are these days, from when I was young and lived in Edinburgh. Easter Sunday after church and lunch, we always had a visit to Starbank Park, down near to Newhaven. My it was always so very busy with so many youngsters rolling their Easter Eggs and not the Chocolate ones either,hard boiled real eggs, many decorated as best as our parents could do, with whatever, and yet we were thrilled to bit's!!!
Just saw a picture in our local paper where the youngster's were let loose to collect as many Choc Eggs as they could collect in quite a sizeable bucket they were given, they could hardly have a clear bit of grass to walk upon as the ground was just covered in Choc Eggs. I just wonder if they were as happy and satisfied with a bucket full, as we were with our one real hard boiled egg, don't think so somehow!!
Still it was nice to see lot's of lovely smiling faces. Sad though so many these days don't know what the rolled egg is all about and the Easter Story. A Blessed Easter to you all.

connie telfer-smith replied 8 years ago

Starbank Park! had forgotten the name but not the eggs. Mum used to draw wee faces on ours. Same walk, Jim, and that long tram trip cost a whole penny - or was it tuppence? Aye well, can't see how kids today have more fun with all that chocolate than we had with one boiled egg.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Avril: Thanks for your Easter message. You are the second person to have got in touch from Australia with memories of rolling Easter Eggs down Starbank Prak, Edinburgh. I've now added your recollections to the 'Starbank Park' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. Th

Yvonne Veitch replied 8 years ago

Oh I so remember these days, seems a lifetime away now.

jim woolard replied 8 years ago

thanks for the memories avril, easter sunday walking from granton to starbank park,to spend the day rolling decorated hard boiled eggs in a very crowded park.some years as a special treat it was a ride on the number 16 tram to the braids to roll the eggs.

April 23rd 201102:32:59 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC.Canada

Comments

Happy Easter to alL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes I have many great and happy memories of Easter,My ma grabbing me by the neck and dragging me to the Easter Sunday Services at the Band of Hope and just before entering the Church, her scrubbing my face with her hankie and blowing my always running nose and not too softly either, then going afterwards with my sister and some friends to either the Dobies or the Lundies to roll our dyed in tea boiled eggs and on Easter there was usually something special for dinner, so all us kids loved Easter not only for its religous aspect but also because we got something special for dinner Anyway Folks. "Happy Easter" Tam.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Bill: You mentioned Chinatown. Several people have spoken about in in the 'East Thomas Street' and 'East Thomas Street Neighbours' paes on the EdinPhoto web site. If you scroll down the home page of teh EdinPhoto web site, then key CHINATOWN into the seach field, that should give you links to some of the comments about it.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi June: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, as 'Recollecitons 51' on the East Thomas Street page. I'll let you know if I get a reply from anybody about how you might contact George Mothersole. Can you me to let me know what address he used to live at? Thanks. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Bill: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, as 'Recollecitons 50' on the East Thomas Street page.

Bill Stewart replied 8 years ago

Hi again Tam,you keep mentioning Chinatown, I've never heard that term for that part of Edinburgh and I worked for Walter Mcainsh bakers at the top of Easter Road for two years, must have been a local term.

june wood [ ROBERTSON ] replied 8 years ago

Hi Tam, i also rolled easter eggs at Dobies field...Everyone had a great time ,,,well when it did'nt rain, but when did a wee bit water stop us from having fun...Now in California, born at the bottom of the Canongate, two brothers,,John and Billy,sisters Chrissie and Harriet, safest place i ever lived, all took care of each other...Still looking for a friend, George Mothersole, lived next door...We have scattered all over the world we scots..You brought back some good memories,,thanx...cheerio JUNE...

Tam McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Bill, I went to the bandy hope at Brunswick Road off Easter Road and round the corner from Chinatown (East Thomas Street}My girls have this week off because of Easter but we will be back playing this following Saturday. You take care Bill talk to you later Tam.

Bill Stewart replied 8 years ago

Hi Tam,thanks for your Easter wishes,same to you. You mentioned the Band of Hope,did you go to the one at Crosscauseway and Buccleuch St.If you did I might have seen you there,I used to live just around the corner on Buccleuch Place. P.S. hows your girls fitba' doing?

April 20th 201103:39:14 PM

What is your name?

Christina Bennett

Where are you from?

Preston

Comments

am trying to look for a family member, my uncle Gerald Rafferty, he last saw me when i was 1 month old, he would be around 53 - 55yrs old, maybe older, was brought up in Edinbirgh in a childrens home called "Redhall" roughly in 1950/60s he has 1 brother David in Wick, scotland, and 4 sisters who were brought up in "carine/karin Lane", Edinburgh, some went onto Quarriers village, bridge of weir. His dads name is "Dominic Rafferty" please can anyone help me trace him. Leave a message on this, thanks

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Christina: I've just received two brief replies to your comments that I added to the EdinPhoto web site yesterday. Both sugggest that the Edinburgh Street that you mention would have been Canaan Lane at Morningside. There was a children's home named Canaan Lodge in that street.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Christinea. Thanks for your message. I don't recognise name of the Edinburgh street that you mention, but perhaps somebody else will recognise it. I already have a few photos of Redhall Children's Home on the EdinPhoto web site, so I've added your question about your Uncle Gerald Rafferty to the page that has thumbnail images for those photos. If I get a reply from anybody, I'll send you an to let you know.

Christina Bennett replied 8 years ago

Please contact me with any information on the above post on:williamson_chris@hotmail.com

April 19th 201111:50:50 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Hi All, You know I am so proud to have lived and had my youth in Chinatown,I have spoken so many times to my kids, grandkids and many Canadian friends about being a part of something special, a street where we basicly had nothing, no fancy cars ,no fancy homes ,no fancy clothes but we had something else,we had friendship and a will to get ahead in life,the number of people from Chinatown who are now spread all over the world and of course Scotland and who have done great in life through the experience of growing up in Chinatown is really fantastic and although I have been away from Chinatown since around 1960 it will always be a major part of my life Tam McLuskey 13 East Thomas Street top flat first door, right above the Martins

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Tam. Yes people certainly have fond memories of growing up in Chinatown. I've now received 88 messages from people who grew up in East Thomas Street. Most have expressed views very similar to your own. I've added all the messages including the one from you, above, to the EdinPhoto web site.

April 19th 201107:04:24 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC.Canada

Comments

Thanks Bill and Dave I will certainly pass your good wishes onto my girls and I know they will appreciate it especially when I inform them that they came all the way from Eastern Canada and New Zealand, they are a great bunch of kids and it keeps me young, in mind anyway. you guys take care and keep in touch Tam McLuskey

April 19th 201105:41:35 PM

What is your name?

Edouard Dunnachie

Where are you from?

Carnwath Scotland

Comments

EDINBURGH SCHOOLS OF NURSING LATE 1960s---any one got a list of these schools of nursing or contact websites of former Stud/Pupil nurses of these schools

April 18th 201106:57:34 PM

What is your name?

Edouard Dunnachie

Where are you from?

Carnwath Scotland

Comments

I was in student digs with Bob and Jessie Chalmers of Dudley Gdns Leith 1968/69---any one recall their daughter Susan Chalmers or her pal Judith Bissett--both were at Trinity Academy and left around 1969?

April 17th 201106:19:46 PM

What is your name?

John Cairns

Where are you from?

South of France

Comments

Does anyone remember a bunch of lads from Bedford Street, Stockbridge. They were all friends of Ned Munro, who, in turn, introduced them to me. Fantastic bunch of lads, visited the Palais, in Fountainbridge and the Top Storey Club with them.Spent New Year 1964/65 with them, will never forget them.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John. Thanks for your message. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments (as 'Recollections 116') in the 'Edinburgh Clubs & Discos' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

April 17th 201101:36:17 AM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Well I coach an under twelve girls soccer team and we had our first game of the season today and the girls done this oldtimer proud they stuck to the system which is a Scottish system that I wanted them to play and we won four to one I love them and they all love this oldtimer just thought I would let you all know

bill stewart replied 8 years ago

Well done Tam,I coach a mens team in Kingston Ontario and I too ,try to get the old Scottish system through to them With some pretty fair results. Good luck the rest of the season.

dave mckinlay replied 8 years ago

Well done Tam, a great start to the season, 'GO GIRLS'I have 10 grandchildren and only one is a girl [a Kiwi] and she lives in the Scottish Borders but her brother also a Kiwi plays fitba in the Borders, 4 of the boys play fitba 2 in NZ and 2 in Manchester, 1 plays rugby also in NZ the other 3 are too young yet. It's always a problem who my wife and I go and watch all playing at different times and grounds. Good luck for next week. Dave McKinlay NZ

April 16th 201110:38:06 PM

What is your name?

Roddy Robertson

Where are you from?

Swindon Wiltshire

Comments

Originally went to Davidson Mains Primary School, then moved to 16 Montague Street and went to Preston Street Primary School, then moved to 12 Ivy Terrace and went to Criaglockhart Primary School and Tynecastle Secondary School, moved to Richmond Terrace Dalry.Now living in Swindon Wiltshire. If you know me then please contact me.

April 16th 201108:21:43 PM

What is your name?

Irene Williamson Edwards

Where are you from?

leith st.now florida

Comments

I went to London st. primary school and Bellevue secondary I was born in 1951 I lived at 8 Greenside Row then moved to Leith St. until 1966 I would like to see some pictures of anyone who went to these schools around that time

April 16th 201103:47:52 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

I remember well Irene and Rhona Howarth from 5 East Thomas Street,and I wonder if they remember Norma Jackson who also lived at No5 middle flat how in the evening we would all play "Kick the Can"I am Tam McLuskey who along with my sister Sheila also grew up in Chinatown No13 and afterwards we would all sit around on someones windowsill and just talk. Robie (Rab) Robertson as we all used to call him,well I remember sitting with him for hours outside No5 and laying traps to catch doos. ( pidgeons) and very seldom did we ever catch one then later along with Pat Tait and some others we would all head to Nelsons Hall part of Macdonald Road Libary and play draughts along with all the old guys Well anyway if you want to get in touch my E.Mail address is tommac1@shaw.ca. Tam McLuskey

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Tam. Thanks for your comments. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your recollections to the "East Thomas Street" page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

April 15th 201112:54:40 AM

What is your name?

Ian Harding

Where are you from?

My links revolve around 61 Gorgie Road (my Grandmothers address) and the Dalry area.

Comments

Thanks to this great facility, I have been able to link up with both an inter-family and personal friend from my old days, which we all spent together when visiting my Grannys house at 61 Gorgie Road.(Circa 1939-58).

Sadly the area is now known as the Gorgie Farm but, as youngsters, we enjoyed utilising it and exploring it when it was regarded as the `dungies`; an Edinburgh Council facility used for stabling the horse and carts required to uplift the daily refuse collectiont; we used to watch these horses being shod at the blacksmiths shop down Tynecastle Lane (by the side of the Tivoli Cinema)..

My Gran was a cleaner (for 37 years) at my old school, Tynecastle ..and it was a personal bonus to be able to end the day by helping her to move the furniture around to enable her to get her work done quickly.

Reading through the submitted entries, I can even see inputs from those `Guests` who I remember, when they were babies, running errands for their parents.(lol).

I shall return. Thank You..

Subsequently, my personal knowledge of the internal structure and the availability of any educational equipment resulted in me being recognised as a kind of `handy ferret`.

My memories of Gorgie, Tynecastle are immense. Indeed I now find that we are unique; Personal/Individual memories recorded.

.

Alistair Rankine replied 8 years ago

You rascal Ian you forgot to mention thet you and I are the founder members of the "61 club" I wonder what happened to the following who should be invited to join the club :- David Douglas,Ralph "Junior" Morton, Ian Craigie, George "Dod" Brennan "from 54" and also the Devlin's Great days I'll never forget.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Ian. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the "Gorgie" and "Tynecastle School" pages in the Recolections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

April 14th 201110:34:44 AM

What is your name?

Walter Mason

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

It was of great interest to see the photo of North Merchiston Boys Club.
I lived around the corner in Ritchie Place No 8 was a member of the club for many a year as was my brother Greg.I left in 1957 to join the RN.i went out for a while with the caretakers daughter Ester Young her dad was Tony and he played the accordian.Good memories

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Walter. Thanks for your memories. I've now added your memories to the "North Merchiston Boys' Club" page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site.

April 11th 201111:23:15 PM

What is your name?

Ann Bruce

Where are you from?

Falkirk

Comments

Fantastic website. Was looking for any pictures of my great-uncle's shop in Brandon Terrace. Would like to hear from anyone with information about Alexander Mitchell MacDougall, grocer Brandon Terrace until 1964 or his family, daughters Myra and Agnes. Thanks

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Ann: The www.scran.ac.uk web site has three 'Scotsman' photos of Brandon Terrace that might be of interest to you. Two were taken in 1963 and are general views of the street; one is of a queue outside Munro's grocer's shop, taken in 1965.

April 9th 201103:29:05 PM

What is your name?

Tam McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

I was wondering does anyone out there remember the "Greasy Spoon Cafe" on the shore along from Fairlies of Leith and close to the MN.shipping pool, it was run by a family,called Stewart who had a daughter called Margaret who I took out a couple of times but it was a place that MN. seaman and Leith dockers would head for after leaving the Shore bars for something to eat before heading home Tom McLuskey

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Tom: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to a new page titled 'Leith Cafes', that I have just added to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. Maybe a few more people might read your comments there.

April 4th 201106:34:55 PM

What is your name?

Val

Where are you from?

Alnwick

Comments

I was trying to trace old friends Donna and Harry Black, when all the links I followed brought me to this site, and a letter and info written by Pamela Hunter. I think is her younger sister.
So I was hoping to contact Pamela or make it known that I am searching for Donna, and wondered if she is still in Australia. I have met Pamela a very long time ago before her sister emigrated. Hoping you can help. Best Regards

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Val. Pamela Hunter last contacted me about two years ago. I will be happy to pass on to you the address that she was using then. So please me then I'll reply enclosing Pamela's address. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

April 3rd 201111:08:44 PM

What is your name?

Malcolm

Where are you from?

Scotland

Comments

Hi,

Really great website. So much interesting content.

One comment though - please rename the heading for Edinburgh "Speech and Slang". These words are not slang. They are Scots. Almost all are used in Scots speaking areas of Scotland.

Perhaps a more appropriate heading is "Scots words commonly used in Edinburgh".

Please have look at http://www.scotslanguage.com/ .

Kind regards

Malcolm

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Malcolm: Thanks for your encouraging comments about the EdinPhoto web site, and for your suggestion about re-naming the section currently called 'Edinburgh Speech and Slang'. I'll add a question to the 'What's New?' page on the web site today to see how others feel about that suggestion.

April 3rd 201104:54:54 PM

What is your name?

Colin Birrell

Where are you from?

Sherwood Park Alberta Canada

Comments

I am looking for anyone who might know if there is a picture of a man named Charlie Halliday with his milk cart. He married my Grandfathers sister and delivered milk. That is all I know about him. Did they have any children. I am doing a family tree and cannot find information on the family. My grandfather was named James Birrell. Also trying to find Jimmy Coates and his wife Maggie (Grandfathers other sister) any kids . My grandfather and his siblings are long gone but there is always a possibility. Looking for relatives connected through my GGrandfather James Griffith Birrell. Are there any Henry Family descendants out there? Contact me at dudenjill@hotmail.com

April 3rd 201104:17:10 AM

What is your name?

Nancy Udy

Where are you from?

Vernon B.C Canada

Comments

I am trying to find the identity of a female relative, the photo was taken by the Brompton Photographic Studio Wood and Co. 190 Brompton RD. London SW ,the# on the pHOTO is 21759
Thanks pls e-mail bnudy@shaw.ca with any info

April 2nd 201102:19:20 PM

What is your name?

David Franklin

Where are you from?

Stenhouse, Edinburgh

Comments

I am looking for any information or memories about my uncle. Alex McDonald who was a Kilt maker on Grove Street, Fountainbridge. would love to hear anything about him.
annefranklin57@yahoo.co.uk

April 2nd 201101:03:06 AM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

I have been trying to find out whatever happenned to Linda Smith, her mothers name was Mary and she had a brother Tommy who unfortunately died in a tragic accident in Rosyth naval dockyard many years ago. They lived at 4 East Thomas Street middle flat during the fifties then moved to Easter Road and I recently found out that in 1996 Linda and her mother were living in Livingston any one who knows them if they could get in contact with me I would greatly appreciate it Thanks Tom McLuskey

April 1st 201104:58:49 AM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Ian Ttrayner did you hav e a big brother if so ask him if he remembers me Tom McLuskey from 13 East Thomas Street friends with Pat Tait
Tom

March 30th 201111:22:27 PM

What is your name?

Jeanette

Where are you from?

Teeside

Comments

Trying to trace a lady, born in Edinburgh in 1957, called 'Patricia Bobbie McMillan. She married 'Peter Norman Kenneth Stoddart' about 1975 in Edinburgh.
Thanks Jeanette

March 30th 201110:26:14 PM

What is your name?

Moira Fraser (Nee Welsh)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I lived at 69 The Pleasance in the 60s 70s etc - Parents were Eddie and Maggie Welsh sisters Carol and Pat - went to St Pats School if anyone remembers me from the Pleasance would be great to hear from them.

Jim Robertson Berlin replied 8 years ago

Hallo again Moira I attended St Pats from 1943 to 49 along with a good few names mentioned on this site. It seems funny that no one has a snap of the old school building. Perhaps no one could afford a camera in those days (ha ha). Anyway nice to hear from someone from St pats, even if we were years apart Jim.

Moira Fraser replied 8 years ago

Sorry I dont have a photo when did you attend St Pats Moira

Jim Robertson Berlin replied 8 years ago

Hi Moira sorry don't really know you, but I also attended St Pats. I was wondering if you or any of your old class mates have a photo lying around of the School, even if its only in the background ?????. Edinphoto has been searching for one for some time now.

March 28th 201102:21:01 AM

What is your name?

Linda

Where are you from?

Southside

Comments

Re 'The Hipple People' They played at the Bongo Club on Friday at a fundraiser for Canongate Youth Project.

March 23rd 201101:48:32 AM

What is your name?

Elizabeth Porteous

Where are you from?

Canada

Comments

I saw an entry from a Cynthia Anderson nee Smith regarding her mum Annie Smith who lived in the Jewel Cottages Portobello. I am looking for a Thomas Smith who had a sister Annie Smith and they lived in the Jewel Cottages. is there any way I can contact Cynthia and find out if her mum is the right Annie ? . my is emporteous@yahoo.com thank you

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Elizabeth. I'll send you an today to let you know Cynthia Anderson's address.

March 22nd 201110:01:19 PM

What is your name?

robert lettice

Where are you from?

adinburgh

Comments

am looking for gavin clarke,we were friends at ainsley park school,and we were in the 64th b bs at boswell park,he stayed at pilton cresent?then he moved to chester/we had agood tme also our bbs were the lead on founders day.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Rab. I've added a note to the 'Ainslie Park School' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, saying that you would like to contact Gavin Clarke. I hope somebody replies suggesting how you might get in touch with him.

March 20th 201103:29:54 AM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank BC.Canada

Comments

My friends when I lived in Chinatown,13 East Thomas Street were Melvyn Cowe, Ronnie Innes also known as tarzan,Pat Tait, John Carr, Hammy Townsely, Jimmy Divot, Rab and Chic Robertson,Michael Fraser, Billy Douglas and Jimmy Hartley we were a great bunch of friends who stood by each other through all the hard times and good times and I miss them and love them and it seems like just yesterday that we were all together hanging around. Tom McLuskey

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Tom. Thanks for your comments. I've now added the names to the 'East Thomas Street Neighbours' page in the Recollections section of the EdinPhoto web site. Lets hope that one of the people that you mention might read your comments and ask to get in touch with you. I'll let you know if that happens.

March 18th 201103:21:49 PM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Originally Chinatown but live in Canada now

Comments

Because there were seven of us in a room and kitchen in 13 East Thomas Street,My sister Sheila and I spent a lot of time living with my our grandmother at 2 Bothwell Street her name was Edwards and in the summer my fathers mother, granny McLuskey from Clydebank Glasgow who had a caravan at Port Seton and we would spend most of our summer holidays down there and although it was only about 12 miles from Edinburgh we used to send postcards to our friendsin Chinatown telling them how great the weather was and wished that they were here. those were fantastic days and great memories. my nickname to a lot of people was Tom the atom bomb. Tom McLuskey

Moira Fraser (nee Welsh) replied 8 years ago

Hi noticed you lived in China Town ie East Thomas Street -my hubby was brought up there Alfie Fraser along with his sister Margaret but not sure you would know them.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Thanks for your memories, Tom. I've now added them to the 'East Thomas Street - Neighbours' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

March 17th 201110:48:12 PM

What is your name?

Wilma McLuskey (Rennie)

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank. BC.Canada

Comments

Hi Anyone who knows and remembers me I would love to hear from them I was raised in Pitt Street Leith, my family originated in Newhaven and were fisher people the Listons which is my middle nameI was called Wilma Liston Rennie when I was single I married Tom McLuskey and we live in Canada but we would love to hear from people who knew us. my E.Mail address is tommac1@shaw.ca

Wilma McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Thanks I was raised at 44 Pitt Street Leith top flat with my sisters Marion and Margaret and brothers, Alex,John and Magnus. my husbands friend still lives in Pitt Street. Ronnie Brown and we keep in touch with him but I would love to hear from other Pitt Streeters. Thanks Wilma McLuskey (Rennie)

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

hi wILMA: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Pitt Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might read it there and send a reply for you.

March 16th 201101:27:53 PM

What is your name?

John Feeney

Where are you from?

Dumbiedykes

Comments

I was born in St Leonards Hill in 1960 then moved to Lockview Court then Viewcraig, remember all the old building that are on this site espesially St Margarets Church. Fantastic browsing through the old memories "the Scotchie" played on that all of my childhood, fantastic.My father is still alive, I am introducing him to this site soon, (might make him use his laptop) Thanks for the memories

March 14th 201109:50:21 PM

What is your name?

Tom McLuskey

Where are you from?

Shannon Lake Westbank.BC.Canada

Comments

I lived at 13 East Thomas Street also known as Chinatown for many years and anyone wanting to contact me I would be very happy to hear from them
Tom McLuskey
tommac1@shaw.ca

Tom McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Dick I am still waiting on a reply from you I did not know you, but your brother Davie knew me very well I knew your mom and dad and the Mulveys and I would like to know if Terry is still amongst the living and if you have a way that I can get in touch with him ,we were very good friends that unfortunately had one stupid falling out that I want to forget and forgive please Dick if you have any information on Terry Mulvey who was my good friend for many years please let me know. You Take Care Tom McLuskey

Tom McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Dick do you know how I can reach Terry Mulvey we were good friends till we had a stupid disagreement many many years ago and I would love to get back in touch with him and become the friend to him that we were many years ago Tom McLuskey

Tom McLuskey replied 8 years ago

Hi Dick. Yes I remember you and your brother also your mom and dad,Terry Mulvey and Tommy Lock, I hung around with Pat Tait Rab and Chic Robertson,I went to sea at fifteen with Salveston at the whaling then into the Merchant Navy,immigrated to Canada in 1968 went back to school in Canada and became an engineer in the overseas oilfield I retired two years ago and I am enjoying my retirement very much. I do not know if you ever knew Linda Smith from 4.East Thomas Street but I have been trying for years to get in touch with her.I am coming over to Edinburgh this September for my nieces wedding so maybe we can get together and talk about these great old days back in Chinatown Great Hearing from you Tom McLuskey

Dick Martin replied 8 years ago

Hello Tom, I lived in No.13 E. Thomas St untill I married in 1959. I have fond memories of the McCluskey family. We lived in the house immediatelt underneath yours. I'm afraid I don't remember you but do remember your mum, dad and your elder sister, Sheila. You may recall my brother,Davy, as he is 9 years younger than me.( I'm 73 now).Davy now runs the old Learmonth's dairy in Elgin Terrace as a home brew shop. Drop me an e-mail and tell me how you got to canada. Cheers Dick Martin

March 12th 201102:42:05 PM

What is your name?

helen quilietti stanton

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

JIMMY BURSTOW is my husband's first-cousin. He still lives in the Craigmillar area today 2011

meg reilly replied 8 years ago

Hi dave how are you its a long time since i have seen you on here. I read your comments on how edinburgh is quite dirty now. thats sad. I googled niddrie mains drive and i felt so sad at the changes. no blocks of stairs. all childhood memories gone. boo hoo. hope your well dave bye for now Meg

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 8 years ago

Well at last Meg it looks like you have made contact, I am pleased for you. Regards Dave NZ

meg reilly replied 8 years ago

Hi helen i tried to contact Jimmy Burstow last year but wasnt successful. I knew the stantons as they lived in niddrie as well. I lived in the same stair as Jimmy. someone mentioned on here it was is wedding anniversary last year i think. But no one ever came back to me about him. can you help. thank you Meg

March 8th 201109:02:24 PM

What is your name?

JAMES (JIM) RENDALL

Where are you from?

BEDFORD (BORN IN LOWER GRANTON ROAD)

Comments

I was at Newhaven Primary School and then DK Secondary School. I was also a member of the Newhaven Boys Brigade. I was born in Western General Hospital in Septembeer 1947 and then I weighed just UNDER 3 pounds! I wondered if there was any way in which to find any details of my stay after I was born as I apparantly stayed for a month in an incubator.

My is: jamesrendall@btinternet.com

Great site this and could spend hours just looking through it all.

March 7th 201110:29:59 PM

What is your name?

Norrie Bain

Where are you from?

Hamilton street now worc England

Comments

What a great wee site I lived at no 6 until 1969. Picture brings back happy I memories .G.ood people friendly always willing to help each other.I went to fort street and the dk.

Norrie Bain replied 8 years ago

I attended Fort about1960-1961 nextschool after that dk my sister Irene also went to the fort.still remember some names terstill remember some names my teacher was a Mr johnstone the headmaster was Mr bailey.

Yvonne Veitch replied 8 years ago

when did you attend fort primary school.....I started there in 1961

March 7th 201102:30:20 PM

What is your name?

SARAH MARTIN

Where are you from?

FLORIDA

Comments

I WA PUPIL AT ST. PAT'S SCHOOL FROM 1952- 1956 AND I REMEMBER THE SCHOO UNIFORM BEING INTRODUCED IN 1955
IT CONSISTED OFA BOTTLE GREEN B LAZER, WHITE SHIRT/BLOUSE, NASVY SKIRT/ TOUSERS. THE TIE WAS BOTTLE GREN WITH A THIN WHITE STRIPE.THE BADGE ON THE BLAZER WAS WHITE WITH THE INITIALS SP IN GREEN

vincent mcmanamon replied 8 years ago

at st pats 1954 to 1958 . revisited school only to find it was no more . st annes is still there though .

Jim Robertson Berlin replied 8 years ago

Hi Sarah glad to see that someone has seen a school badge from St Pats, good on you.I was a pupil in the early forties, a bit before your time. You would not by any chance have a Photo of the school ???.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Sarah: Thanks for your reply. We had been trying for a couple of months to find out more about the St Pat's school badge. There had been 10 replies to the EdinPhoto web site on this topic before yours, but you were the first person to come up with a description of the badge. So, thank you. I've now added your description to the St Pat's page on the web site. Do you, by any chance, have a photograph of the badge?

February 27th 201108:33:31 AM

What is your name?

Ian Brown

Where are you from?

Portobello christian crescent to be exact

Comments

I enjoyed reading about the old edinburgh and some of the verbal expressions we used in these days brought back memories to me.
good website for the locals who I see are now spread all over the globe
ianbrown8@tiscali.co.uk

February 22nd 201111:26:51 AM

What is your name?

CAROLE BATHGATE

Where are you from?

LINLITHGOW

Comments

I HAVE MY AUNTS BIRTH CERTIFICATE- SHE WAS BORN AT NO 7 EAST THOMAS STREET IN APRIL 1900 HER NAME WAS GEORGINA LESLIE HER DAD WAS PETER A STABLEMAN (WITH THE CO-OP I THINK) SHE HAD A BROTHER JOHN AND POSSIBLY ANOTHER BROTHER ALEXANDER ?. does anyone have any info on them ? it would be nice to hear ! thanks carole bathgate

connie telfer-smith replied 8 years ago

Carole, would dearly love to know what happenerd to my gt. grandmother's house in High Street,above Liza Dalrymple - opp. Alva House?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Carole. I've added your message to the 'East Thomas Street Neighbours' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might read it there. If anybody contacts me, telling me that they remember any of your family, I'll let you know.

February 20th 201104:46:46 PM

What is your name?

Joe Jordan

Where are you from?

Gracemount Edinburgh

Comments

Further to the previous I stated the name to be Georgina Gordon whereas the full title was Mrs Georgina Gordon Mc' Gregor
. David appeared to get No.74 right. Remember a lot of the small shops had the house at the back.

norma Ford replied 7 years ago

Hi Joe yes you got ot roght Bill and I were there till 1959.then moved to moredun(prefabs) then we came to South Australia 1963. been "home" eight times loved it. Bill doing fine been retired for 20 years How are things with you Norma

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Joe. Thanks for the comments in your two s. I've now added your comments to the 'Dumbiedykes - Aitchison Greengrocers Shop' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

February 20th 201104:23:37 PM

What is your name?

Joe Jordan

Where are you from?

Gracemount Edinburgh

Comments

Looking at your form on Recollections in reponse to David Taylor Oct. last year regarding Aittchison Greengrocer at the foot of Arthur Street. I have a Greengrocer shop at 74 Dumbiedykes Road under the name of Mrs Georgina Gordon the shop is listed in the Valuation rolls 1914-1937. The shop is actually further along just past Prospect Place. You can tell by the decorative stonework above the shop. I know the rest of the shops having lived there for Thirty Years.

BILL FORD AND NORMA replied 7 years ago

HI JOE. WE LIVED IN 15 EAST ARTHUR PLACE TILL 1959 THERE WAS A MARGARET AND JOE JORDAN LIVED ONE FLIGHT ABOVE US.OLD MISTER AITKEN WAS ON OUR LANDING AND BILL'S GRANNIE LIVED IN NUMBER 12CHEERS NORMA

February 16th 201109:57:26 AM

What is your name?

Mary C. Nyberg (nee) Cavanagh

Where are you from?

Born Royston Mains Gdns. Edinburgh Now living in Qld.Australia

Comments

My Sister put me in touch with your Site,It is absolutly fabulous and at times makes me homesick.However for me you can take the girl out of
Scotland but not Scotland out of the girl.A huge thankyou from us both .

connie telfer-smith replied 8 years ago

Mary, did you attend Royston School - now gone? Dinnae ever lose yer Scottish pride!

yvonne veitch replied 8 years ago

Hey Aunty Mary.......I remember coming to visit you many times with Lorraine.....hope all is well with you Yvonne...

February 15th 201101:56:29 AM

What is your name?

Susan Schneider

Where are you from?

Melbourne, Australia

Comments

Does anyone know any names of those in the photo of the 1st Leith Boys' Brigade Football Team 1937 -38? In particular the young man third from the left in the top row? He bears an uncanny resemblance to my son. My mother believes it may be her brother Bobby.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Susan: I've now received a reply to the question that I posted about the BB football team onthe EdinPhoto web site. Somebody has now sent me the names of most of the football players in the photo. The name of the young man third from the left on the top row is Ian Watt.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Susan. Thanks for your message. I've now added your question below the Boys' Brigade football team photo on the web site. I'll let you know if I get a response from anybody.

February 14th 201102:10:32 PM

What is your name?

Lily Burke

Where are you from?

Royston mains gardens now living in Norfolk

Comments

It is great going down memory lane, Royston,Granton,Pilton. on anderson shelters in the snow on granton hill.gypsy hill to royston beach
on our bikes, playing kick the can,whips& peeries.skipping ropes.
we kids knew how to play games.nostalgia.lilyburke1@aol.com

LILy Burke nee Cavanagh replied 8 years ago

Hello to Connie Telfer-Smith I went to Royston school in the 1940,s good old days.I do,nt live in a paradise Island like you Connie the Norfolk I live is in England a wee village set in the middle of thetford forest.I came here in july 1990 when my late husband retired from the met police, gets pretty lonely here in winter ,but thank goodness I still drive. My sister lives in Queensland Australia & we are able to be in touch frequently on the Skype She loves Peter Stubbs web on Royston & Boswall,Mary Nyberg nee Cavanagh. I found Peters web by chance looking for an old school pal Jessie Grant nee Beverley her husband was a cooper at Bell,s whisky bond,where we worked in Leith walk in the early 50,s.Allfor now Connie I hope to hear from you again. best wishes Lily the pink.x

conni telfer-smith replied 8 years ago

Lily, lived in Granton, went to Royston School you live in Norfolk? so do I - - NORFOLK ISLAND SOUTH PACIFIC

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Lily: Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Royston Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

February 13th 201111:39:48 PM

What is your name?

Christene Richardson(Donaldson)

Where are you from?

Ballantyne Place now Waterdown Ontario

Comments

What wonderful memories we Leithers have I wouldn't change my childhood for anything when I look at what the kids have to'day I would say we did appreciate what we had. Playing ourtside with a old shoe polish tin (peevers) do you remember having condensed milk on a slice of bread I still love it. Friday night after our bath we would have cocoa and hot butterd toast round the fire, We my sister and I would do the shopping in the store on Bangor Road and when we were finshed we went to the sweetie store next door for chocolate drops and little jelly sweets that we stuck on our ears for earrings sometimes we forgot to take them off . We always got a new dress for Sunday School christmas party I remember Mrs. Smith I think her name was on Ballantyne Road top flat she made long dresses for us and dolly bags to match we thought we were the best. We also had backgreen concerts where the mothers would bake fairy cakes and my favourite tablet it was great. I loved to come home from school and my mother had a nice table cloth on the table and scones just out of the oven how lucky. I remember one day my aunt got my mother
to go to the wash house she didn't like it however she gave in when she got back I said how was it and shesaid never again I had to wait ages for a clothes horse I remember thinkingwhat a shame all these lovely horses with dripping wet sheets on their backs. I hope someone out there knows me I would love to hear from them. Christene

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Christine: Thanks for your message. I expect it will bring back memories of Leith to others who used to live there. I've now added your message to the 'Leith - Ballantyne Road - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, so that others will be able to read it there.

February 12th 201108:44:44 PM

What is your name?

George Peacock

Where are you from?

Saskatchewan, Canada

Comments

Born in Edinburgh. Lived by the Bridge over the water of Leith sixty four years ago. Edinburgh is a wonderful city. I'm always happy to see photos that bring back memories.

February 12th 201112:30:14 PM

What is your name?

Jim Robertson

Where are you from?

Old South Sider now Berlin

Comments

Badges and photos of "S't Pats" School. Once again, to all ex South Siders who attended S't Pats School, do any of you have a photo of the School ??and was there a school Badge ??. Please ask around your families and friends.There has to be at least one photo !.

February 9th 201105:48:49 AM

What is your name?

Doreen Russell

Where are you from?

6 West Pilton Crossway

Comments

Im in the picture with the crossway childern with the bouquet of flowers my sister is Frances she is in the third row my brother David is in the back row and my brother leslie is in the front row the 2 Hackland girls Carol & Sandra are in the front row My name now is Doreen Keenan & i live in NewZealand Auckland

Melanie replied 5 years ago

Hi Doreen, I meant to add my address in case you see this...............melanieplain@hotmail.co.uk If you did live in this flat and want to see what it's like here now, I would be happy to show you some photos

Melanie replied 5 years ago

Hi Doreen, I came across this site accidently, and found the photo of the Children in West Pilton Crossway. My maiden name is Markham and I know my granny, grandad, uncles and auntie lived in West Pilton Crossway (6/5 maybe) years ago. My uncles Cha and Frank Markham are in this photo too, they are the wee kids at the bottom left. I live in 6/2 West Pilton Crossway, I have lived here for 11 years, and my dad (Tam Markham) thinks you maybe lived in this flat many years ago? My dad knows your sister Frances too he thinks, if she is married to a man named Eddie?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Doreen. Thanks for your comments. I've now updated the "West Pilton Crossway" page with the photo to incude your comments. If you me to tell me what position the children you mention were in the rows, and what your name was at school, I'll also add those details to the page. Thank you. My address is: peter,stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

February 8th 201111:06:47 AM

What is your name?

Jocelyn Ghani

Where are you from?

Livingston

Comments

How wonderful, I've just found a picture of the horse and cart that used to deliver our milk at Bellevue.I still remember patting him and feeding him when I was a child, bet he was completely spoiled. I've recently been telling my children about it and now I am looking forward to sharing this my family. A small gilmpse of the end of an era. Thanks.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Jim. I've received a photo from Danny Callaghan of Stirlingshire, Scotland. He sent me photo that he thought might interest you. The photo is of the former St Cuthbert's Store at Broughton Point, at the NE end of East Claremont Street. The photo was taken in 2009. I've now added it to the EdinPhoto web site, and have added a link to it from the page that includes your comments.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Jocelyn and Jim. Thanks for posting your memories of the milk horses and carts. I've now added your comments to the "St Cuthbert's Milk Horses - Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

jim patience replied 8 years ago

I worked in St.cuthberts on east claremont.St.1952-1956 and used to get a ride home to jamaica st. on the co-op milk cart Bert was the milkmans name.Jim Alberta canada

February 8th 201110:08:17 AM

What is your name?

GEORGE BRODIE

Where are you from?

BONNYRIGG

Comments

E MAIL ADDRESS g.brodie@btinternet.com

February 7th 201109:19:34 PM

What is your name?

Norma Young(Baxter)

Where are you from?

southside, edinburgh

Comments

wouls like to hear from anybody that remembers me or my uncle John(WHITEY) we lived in east arthur place and then ingliston street

February 7th 201103:24:29 PM

What is your name?

Jim Robertson

Where are you from?

Orig South side,Dumbiedykes Rd, now Berlin

Comments

Someone was trying to locate the Bowlers rest Public house, it was on the Dumbiedykes Rd between Arthur Str & Prospect Place, opposite the Bowling Green. I have an Aunt, still living, who used to collect my old gran from the jug bar on a Saturday. The same Aunt, (Cathie Gormley) of Lower View Craig Row, also remembers St Pats School very well as her brother, my Uncle Jim was a pupil there in the early 20's.She said that the School Building was painted Green. As it was a Catholic School this could be true,however I am in contact with my Uncle Jim's family and hope they can produce some photos of the school.I will let you know the outcome. Jim.

JUNE[ROBERTSON]WOOD replied 8 years ago

CATHIE GORMLEY,IS SHE HARRIET ROBERTSONS FRIEND????

Jim Robertson Berlin replied 8 years ago

Hi Peter I will inquire about the Badge for "St Pat's"and let you know of the outcome.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Jim. There has been some correspondence on the EdinPhoto web site about the St Pat's school badge. None has been found yet. Does your Aunt, or your Uncle's family, know anything about such a badge?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Jim. Thanks for the message that you posted. I've now updated the "Dumbiedykes - Streets and Houses" page and the "St Pat's" page on the EdinPhoto web site to include your comments.

February 4th 201105:46:37 PM

What is your name?

John Cairns

Where are you from?

South of France

Comments

Edinburgh Clubs in the 60's
The various groups I used to enjoy in those days were the Embers, Athenians. Beachcombers.Hipple People and the Moonrakers.

I remember also 2 nights when groups with chart hits came to the Top Storey club...The Applejacks and the Rockin Berries...fantastic nights and all credit to the owner of the club, who brought these groups at his own expense, and probable loss. Where you there, and do you remember these nights?

robert lettice replied 8 years ago

i u sed to take the tandem band to all thier gigs and brian benett was the driver of the moonrakers,and after the gigs finished we all met up at fire island in princes st the gonk at tollcross was were i went

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again John. There has been some correspondence on the EdinPhoto web site about the St Pat's school badge. None has been found yet. Does your Aunt, or your Uncle's family, know anything about such a badge?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them as "Recollections 99" on the "Edinburgh Clubs and Discos" page in the EdinPhoto web site.

February 2nd 201107:12:26 PM

What is your name?

Sandra Hartland ( nee Reid )

Where are you from?

Edinburgh now Florida

Comments

Sorry forgot to give you my , what a fabulous site thanks for all the wonderful menories
shartland@cchpf.net

February 2nd 201103:22:37 AM

What is your name?

betty wallace (baxter)

Where are you from?

ham.ont canada

Comments

sorry Peter I forgot to add my address please add to my last message bettew2@mountaincable.net

February 2nd 201103:15:11 AM

What is your name?

betty wallace nee baxter

Where are you from?

hamilton ontario canada orig edinburgh

Comments

lived at 11 albert place,went to bellvue school worked in crawfords factory
C&A modes.Patrick Thompsons and Smalls,school pals were Jean Norris and Grace Hendry both lived at Muranno Place, Married Jim Wallace 1946 Best pal is Connie Strachan( Steed) Moved to Canada1967would like to hear fromMyra and Jim Sangster also.

Alistair Fraser replied 8 years ago

Hi although we've never met I worked in Albert St. almost opposite Muranno Pl.at Woods the bakers famous for pies I worked there for 7 years with my dad,we moved to Australia '91, Crawford's was famous for it's buiscuts like you I do miss all the banter and the sense of community especially among Leithers. yours Alistair

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Betty. Thanks for leaving your message. I've now added it to the 'Bellvue School - Recollectoins' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

February 1st 201107:03:55 AM

What is your name?

Margaret Cook { Nee FRASER }

Where are you from?

Edinburgh ..3 HERMAND TCE ..till 1968 then emigrated to Australia with my parents & sisters ..now living in Western Australia

Comments

Just read recollections of Craiglockahart Primary School ...I remember MISS STRUTHERS ..and that belt !!!!! i was in her class when she died ..we collected and myself & another who's name i cannot recall took flowers to her sisters house ...Miss McKenzie the sewing teacher ..lovely gentle lady ..Mr Bain the headmaster ..A little chubby music teacher ???? cannot remember her name ...
Names i recall of clasmates ...Linda Thompson ...Joyce McNee ..Barbara Stewart ...Billy Robb ..Stanley Geddes ...John Falconer ...Kenneth Henderson ...& Eric Weir who partnered me to the qualifying dance ...good memories ..
Heated pipes we used to hang our wet socks on ..snowball fights from the girl's playground to the boys ...Toilets in the playground but then a new block was built and we had access from inside the school ..Xmas service at St Michaels church ?? Slateford Road ....ice slides in winter ...the canal across from the school ...the cloakrooms ...oh my its so nice to recall my childhood ....margaretcook2000@yahoo.com.au

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for sending your memories. I've now added them to the 'Craiglockhart Primary School - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. There are lots of recollections of the school from former pupils on that page.

February 1st 201101:05:41 AM

What is your name?

connie telfer-smith (nee McJannett)

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pacific

Comments

As a child, spent many happy holidays at gt.gt.grandmother Park's house in High St. Linlithgow, now replaced by a row of less than interestng council houses. Wee close to cobbled courtyard; Below was her life long friend Liza Dalrymple, to the right a Mrs Swan. Liza's son Sandy had a chip shop. Pally with a Jimmie O'Connor and Ian ??? who had callipers and sang like a bird! A cousin David Park killed in a plane crash a week before his 21st birthday. Park family buried in St Michael's by Linlithgow Palace. Days feeding swans and ducks on the Loch, looking for golf balls up Cockle Roy, shopping at Tyndall McClellands. Long way from this wee island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean,but would be nice to hear from anyone who could add to those memories.

Alistair Fraser replied 8 years ago

Hi I live in Melbourne and saw your comments,as a child we used to go to my aunts house Ella Stobie snr.3c Preston st. or rd.we did this for years and the big one was the riding of the marches where they marched to the cross just at the Palace and I fed the swans as well,I do remember if you come from Linlithgow and your female your known as a Black Bitch,my uncle Wull Stobie won the best float every year,the dominant names are Stobie or Sneddon,my aunt ruled with an iron fist she was great and have many fond memories of my family there and beautiful Linlithgow I'm originally from Portobello. yours Alistair

January 29th 201109:58:59 PM

What is your name?

Jan Baldock

Where are you from?

Kent

Comments

Sorry forgot to leave address jan.baldock@yahoo.com Patrick was born in 1896 unsure when he moved to Govern

January 29th 201109:53:48 PM

What is your name?

Jan Baldock

Where are you from?

Kent

Comments

Does anyone remember my Grandfather Patrick McGrath, he was born at 3 Forbes Street Edinburgh later moved to Govern in Glasgow

January 29th 201102:17:21 PM

What is your name?

George Brodie

Where are you from?

Bonnyrigg

Comments

Anyone remember Richmond Court ? The coort was bounded by the old tenements of Richmond St Adam St and the Abbey Picture House in North Richmond St I was born in 4

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again George. Thanks for posting your address in the guestbook (on February 8, 2011).

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi George. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the "Dumbiedykes - Houses & Streets - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 29th 201102:07:11 PM

What is your name?

George Brodie

Where are you from?

Bonnyrigg

Comments

Anyone remember Richmond court . The coort was bounded by the old tenements of Richmond st Adam st and the Abbey picture house in north richmond st My Auntie Jeannie sold coal from a howff beneath the picture house

January 28th 201110:07:19 AM

What is your name?

Stuart Dougas Hamilton

Where are you from?

Manchester( but with some Scottish roots)

Comments

What a great site. I found some maps showing various locations where my Scots ancestors lived in Edinburgh Also wonderful photos etc.

Best wishes

January 27th 201101:11:05 PM

What is your name?

Sandra Hartland ( nee Reid )

Where are you from?

Abbeyhill, now Florida USA

Comments

I was born and brought up at 16 Waverley Park, a couple of my pals were Helen Hay, Larry Richie, I remember the Powels, Taylors shop, the Aflects, Patons, Kilpatricks and so many more familys, I went Abbeyhill school then onto Norton Park,left in 1964,helped my Ma at the steamie in Regent Road so I could go to pictures when we got done, danced the nights away at Bungies, Top Storie and ofcoures the old Pally in Fountain Bridge,worked in Vat 69 then J&J Thompsons, is there anyone out there that remembers the Reid family,Bob& Isa my parents also my brother Robert ???

Sandra Hartland replied 6 years ago

Peter so sorry I missed this somehow hope I am not to late as I would love to hear from Jane, I just decided to go through the whols site today, guess I was feeling a little home sick, thanks for all you do for all us scots near and far Sandra

JUNE [ ROBERTSON ] WOOD replied 8 years ago

THINK COUSIN ELSIE SHAW WORKED THERE. ALSO HARRIET ROBERTSON ??

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Sandra: Thanks for the message that you posted on February 2, 2011, leaing your address.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Sandra. I've received an from Jane Sutherland for you, but I don't know your address. If you send an to me peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk, I'll arrange for Sandra to send her to you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Sandra. Thanks for your memories. I've now added them to the 'Abbeyhill Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 27th 201108:26:29 AM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Edinburgh, living in Newcastle upon Tyne

Comments

Hi Peter,
Could your photograph of the Mound be 1959 or later? 1959 was the year they laid miles of electric wiring under the surface to prevent icing in winter. The road looks as if it has been thoroughly de-iced.

Regards,

Mike Cheyne

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Mike. Thanks for your reply about the photograph of the Mound. I've now added your comments, together with a few comments that I have received from others, to the page with the photograph of the Mound on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 25th 201104:59:59 PM

What is your name?

John Cairns

Where are you from?

France

Comments

Recollections of Edinburgh Clubs in the 60's
My weekend started at the Top Storey from around 8-11pm, then on to Bungies til around 7am when we staggered to the cafe at Waverley Station for breakfast, then on to the Bus Station for a coffee and chat. Great times, every weekend was exciting and fun, pity we didn't have any money then. Did anyone else do this?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John. That sounds exhausting! I've now added your comments to the 'Edinburgh Clubs and Discos - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 24th 201107:03:56 PM

What is your name?

Charlie Mustard

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I was born in Edinburgh in 1923 - I have recently celebrated my 88th birthday - and spent the first 14 years of my life in Sunnybank Place Abbeyhill. My son recently found this website and it brought back so many memories:-

Going to Abbeyhill School (where I learnt to swim in the school baths) and then on to Broughton Secondary School.

Being a member of the 35th Edinburgh Lifeboys aged 7-11, and then the 35th Boys Brigade Company aged 11-17.

Playing football for Abbeyhill School on Saturday mornings and then for the Boys Brigade in the afternoon, usually in the Queens Park.

Enjoying the rowing boats with my brothers on St Margaret's Loch.

Sitting on the railway **** at the end of Sunnybank Place watching the Flying Scotsman heading, non stop, for King's Cross London. And watching the fish train from Aberdeen heading for London at 5pm.

Then there were the 'shows', a fair held every Christmas/ New Year. Does anyone else remember them? Originally held at Meadowbank and then at Milton Street, the highlight was Dare Devil Peggy the one-legged diver, Each evening at around 10pm he climbed a huge metal ladder and was then set alight before diving into a large metal pool that had also been set alight fortunately always 'dousing' of the flames and emerging unscathed.

I remember the spare horses waiting to help pull the beer carts up Abbeyhill, and the tramcars that went to Princes Street and down to Portobello

Grant's Dairy was just off Sunnybank Place and housed some 20 cows. They supplied milk to local grocers and ice cream shops. And there was a general store in Sunnybank Place run by the Landles family.

On Saturday nights we went to the Regent Cinema where before the films started Richard Telford played the organ before he graduated to the more prestigous New Victoria Cinema.

Nostalgia personified !

June Sutherland replied 7 years ago

I remember my Mum talking about the one legged diver chap you mentioned. Her family lived in Milton St. (Kitty Johnstone,later Sutherland of Lyne Street). I have a lovely old photo of a large group of local clildren taken in Milton St, around 1917/18. (Although you would not have been born Charlie). My Mum can be seen as a young baby, being held by her young Aunt (Rosie Woodger). I will hopefully get a good copy of this to be added to this site.

Nan Scott (nee Hay) replied 8 years ago

Hi Charlie I used to live in No. 5 Sunnybank Place. Born a wee bit after you ----1938. Am now 72 and have been living in Melbourne Australia for the last 45 years. You brought back a lot of very happy menories reading your letter. Went to Norton Park for secondary.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Charlie: Thanks for the memories. I enjoyed reading them and have now added them to the 'Abbeyhill Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 24th 201110:33:30 AM

What is your name?

Susan Schneider

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

My grandfather James Sandilands was the publican of the Bowlers' Rest in Dumbiedykes Road in the 1940s and early 1950s. Would love to see photos or hear from anyone who can remember the pub during this time.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Susan: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Dumbiedykes Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. If you send an to me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) then I'll know how to contact you again if anybody sends me any replies to your message.

January 24th 201108:10:03 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Sheila Collins [Canada]
Hi Sheila I haven't got your address, can you contact me at. marydave@xtra.co.nz Please note there is no "e" in xtra a lot of people get caught out and there doesn't go out. DEMON MAIL. Regards Dave

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave: Sheila Collins ed me last week. I'll send an to you today, enclosing her address.

January 23rd 201112:45:52 PM

What is your name?

Phil Wilson

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Just a small refresher about my old photos of Edinburgh on flickr. The sets of Edinburgh in the 1950s and 1960s have continued to grow, and although they're mainly 'tourist shots' there are some odd ones. I'm aslo expecting some more from 1958 in the next few days which include a shot of Patrick Thomsons shop ('PTs').

The snaps are at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/recoveringscot/collections/72157611555617024/

Phil Wilson replied 8 years ago

Hi Peter, Yes, I must admit to having given up on that one. It will be a case of pure luck, or someone who recognises those gates. Guesswork won't be much good here, I think. Cheers

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Phil: Thanks for the link to your Flickr photos. You've built up quite a colleciton from the 1950s and 1960s. I found it interesting to see how little some of the scenes had changed over the past 50 or 60 years - apart from the vehicles in some of the streets. I was interested in the first photo in your '49th Edinburgh Boys' Brigade' section. I've been trying to discover for a while where that one might have been taken, but I've had no success yet.

January 23rd 201112:45:16 PM

What is your name?

John Cairns

Where are you from?

Previously of the Fort, Leith. Now South of France.

Comments

1964-66 CLUBS
I remember going to these clubs, particularly the Top Storey, and would like to know if anyone remembers me, particularly my old friends, Ned Munro, Lennie Campbell, Gerry Clarke, Sheila Brody, Jaqueline Paterson, Anne Kean. Also who was the owner of the Top Storey?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them as 'Recollections 94' in the 'Edinburgh Clubs & Discos - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 23rd 201103:29:10 AM

What is your name?

nancy abbott(nee Gilchrist)

Where are you from?

Herriot Place Edinburgh now South Africa

Comments

forgot to put my . nansicalbears@hotmail.com. came on to this site 4 hours ago,its now 3 30 in the morning and the addiction has set in. so interesting, would like to hear from anyone who was at boroughmuir school in the 1960's also anyone who lived in herriot place or round there early 60-70s

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Nancy: Thanks for your comments. I'm pleased to hear that you found the EdinPhoto web site interesting. I've now added your message to the 'Boroughmuir School Recollections' page as 'Request 3'. I'll let you know if I get a response from anybody.

January 23rd 201101:29:59 AM

What is your name?

nancy abbott(nee Gilchrist)

Where are you from?

Heriot Place Edinburgh now South Africa

Comments

I used to live in Herriot Place opposite George Herriot School. Went out with a Robert Burnett who had brothers Raymond and John. We had friends the MacDonalds a large wonderful family If i remember there was also a John Swan. So many happy memories of these days, the area was rich in history and some wonderful characters. I think there was a fortune teller who used to live round the corner. I would be interested to hear from anyone who lived in that area. I left in 1969 when i joined the army to become a nurse.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Nancy: Thanks for your comments. You are not the only person to remember the fortune teller. Her name was Mrs Farmaras. She is mentioned in the 'Keir Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I've now added your own comments to that page.

January 21st 201109:22:42 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

Hi Peter. I had 2 replies regarding Melvyn Collins direct to my address, one from Phil Wilson Aberdeen Scotland and the other one from Bill Stewart Canada. None of those 2 lads knew Mel or me. Through your guestbook I'd like to thank them, although the news wasn't what I wished for I do appreciate them contacting me. Thanks Guys. Regards Dave McKinlay NZ

January 16th 201103:54:27 PM

What is your name?

peter butler

Where are you from?

Edinburgh/Australia/South Africa

Comments

e-mail address.....peter.butler99@yahoo.com

paddy brock replied 8 years ago

please find info@brockroofing.co.uk

Anonymous replied 8 years ago

PADDY LET ME HAVE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS

paddy brock replied 8 years ago

hi pete paddy here again i now live in liverpool but still a celtic fan

January 16th 201102:30:58 PM

What is your name?

peter butler

Where are you from?

south africa and australia

Comments

lived in Bristo St...went to St Annes,St Pats.Holy Cross....would love to hear from anyone I might have known

paddy brock replied 8 years ago

hi peter i went to st pats.what year did you go to st pats i lived in the cowgate did you know gerry hand tony duffy jimmy crawford and davie greig there were all at st pats and holy cross thanks pete paddy

January 15th 201101:57:26 AM

What is your name?

john burns

Where are you from?

niddrie, edinburgh, scotland

Comments

some good pictures of niddrie venchie esp the one of myself with bros willie and robert

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John. Thanks for your . I'm pleased that you found the photos. If you ever have any memories of Niddrie that you'd like me to add to the EdinPhoto web site, please me (peter.stubbbs@edinphoto.org.uk) and I'll see what I can do.

January 13th 201106:57:52 PM

What is your name?

joan ballantyne

Where are you from?

darlington (edinburgh)

Comments

? bus crash marchmont road. It does look like inverleith, it might be aboretum house on the right hand side. Do you think it was pushed off by a fast approaching tram? at least we won't have that happening on princes street!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Joan. Thanks for your message. Yes, it certainly is Inverleith. It's the two houses in Inverleith Row to the left of the East Gate to the Royal Botanic Garden. I cannot remember their names, but I'll check next time I pass them.

January 12th 201110:13:28 PM

What is your name?

Steve Chambers

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Jan Weijers Picture of Calton Jail & Edinburgh Castle

A similar view of Waverley Station, taken from Regent Road, or perhaps Jacob's Ladder, appears in the book "Thomas Begbie's Edinburgh" (published 1992) with this view dated around 1863. The differences between this and Jan's seem to be:

Bank of Scotland building in Bank Street has not had new N elevation added, which was done between 1864-70.
Old North Bridge has not yet been widened (1873), although some buildings at the S end have been demolished between the 2 views.
Uncertain if Cockburn Street has been built (1859-64)
The picture which is definitly by Begbie is taken using a more telephoto lens than Jan's.

Taken together, these might suggest a date of 1863-1873 for the view, in the style of, and contemporary with Thomas Begbie.

Regards, Steve Chambers

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Steve. Thanks for your comments. They are very helpful. I've now added them beneath Jan's photo of Calton Jail on the EdinPhoto web site, and I've sent a message to Jan to let her know about them.

January 11th 201107:42:18 PM

What is your name?

John Henderson

Where are you from?

Edinburgh now living Wales

Comments

I was surprised to find East Thomas Site. It was a trip down memory lane reading the comments from Frank,Rhona and Michael Howarth I spent many happy hours with them.Please pass on my regards to them.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again John: I've just received another message from Frank Martin, telling me that he is still keen to contact you. I don't have your address so I'm not able to send a message to you. So can you please send a message to me at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I'll pass on your address to Frank. Thank you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John: Frank Martin would also like to contact you. If you send an to me peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk then I'll pass on your address to Frank.

Anonymous replied 8 years ago

Hi Rhona: Unfortunately, I never got an address from John - and you are not the only person who would like to get in touch with him!

Rhona Howarth Adams replied 8 years ago

Peter , did John Henderson ever give you his address?? we would really like to get in touch with him. Rhona

Rhona Howarth Adams replied 8 years ago

I remember John well, we had some great times together,If you could have him contact me at the above address so Frank and I could do some recollection of past times with him. Thanks, Rhona Howarth Adams

John Henderson replied 8 years ago

HiPeter Sorry for delay in replying I have been away for a short break I would like to hear from my old neighbours sending you address as requested thanks John

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi John: Would you like me to pass on your address as well as your regards to Frank, Rhona and Michael? If so, please send your address to me: peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

January 10th 201102:49:58 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Dow (nee Porter)

Where are you from?

East Lothian

Comments

Lots of memories growing up in Greendykes prephabs. We lived in the Drive. Local shops were Densleys POffice , Melis butcher and Centra Grocer. One of my brothers delivered groceries in a wooden wheelbarrow for pin money. Most memorable was a gala when we walked behind a pipeband to Duddingston train stop and went all the way to St Margarets Park in Corstrophine. We had our tinny cups afixed to our chest with a coloured sash. We had a bag of buns, including sausage roll etc., also races with prizes. There were Saturday matinee films at the County (gaff) with hula hoop and other competitions.
Greendykes was a safe secure place to grow with skirmishes to the woods, big and wee, rafter jumping in the new builds and for the very brave the graveyard. Could go on and on.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Margaret: It was good to read the memories of Greendykes that you posted above. I've now added them as 'Recollections 12' on the 'Greendykes Recollections' page of the EdinPhoto web site.

January 10th 201112:43:33 PM

What is your name?

Stuart Ogston

Where are you from?

Greendykes (pre-teens) and still live in Edinburgh.

Comments

I lived in Greendykes House from mid 1965, August entry believe. Watched the building of New Niddrie House, Greendykes Primary Sch and the bus terminus (no walking to Niddrie Mains Rd) where the 36 stopped before returning to the city, this service was soon to be replaced by the 21. Memories that have remained with me are playing Coco 21 in and around the base of the flats, High Tig in the graveyard at the bus terminus (a very creepy little place as the nights drew in) and Tap Door Run in the 14 storey block of flats. Other fond memories are of Arcaris Ice Cream van, the Chip van and of course the bugle of the Rag and Bone man.
contact: halfniddrie@hotmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Thank you to Stuart for ing me. Steven wrote: In answer to your question Coco21 was a game of hidey, starts by someone counting coco1, coco2, coco3..... up to coco21, whilst everyone hides. First sought out was next up to seek but they only counted to coco20, and so on until coco1 by which time the best hiding place may well have been right behind the seeker. Throughout the course of the game there was always the chance that by being last yet to be caught and arriving at the base whilst the seeker was away they could declare "last man frees all" everyone would scarper until all were caught. However, at any time the game could be stopped by calling "the game's up the pole". no explanation why this phrase was used unfortunately. I would like to add my praise for your endeavours in collecting and collating so much history which would otherwise be lost to all but the few who remember and have found your site. I stumbled across it after searching for photos of portie pool (outdoor). cheery,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Stuart. Thanks for your memories of Greendykes. I enjoyed reading them and have now added them as 'Recollections 11' on the 'Grendykes Recollections' page of the EdinPhoto web site. You mentioned the games that you used to play. I think I can guess what 'Tap Door Run' was - but can you tell me what 'Coco 21' was?

January 10th 201112:59:40 AM

What is your name?

Mrs. Marjorie Loquet

Where are you from?

Dorset

Comments

I am so pleased to see a photograph of Clermiston House, Edinburgh City Council do not have anything in their archives as if they wish to blank out its existence. I wondered if you would mind if I could have a copy of the photo to add to my family tree. My Grandfathers family came from edinburgh and his middle name was clermiston, and there is a story surrounding the true heritage of his father, which is unproven. The owners before those you mention were the Dukes of Sutherland also known as Leveson-Gower. Or Granville Leveson Gower.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Marjorie. Thanks for your comments. In fact the Clermiston House photos are not my own. If you send an to me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) I'll give you the address of the person who sent me thost photos, then you can ask them if they are happy for you to use the images. If they say 'yes', then you are welcome to take copies from the EdinPhoto web site.

January 6th 201112:14:56 PM

What is your name?

irene mc ginley now irene mchale

Where are you from?

adelaide south australia

Comments

i allso lived in greendykes cresent inthe cresent at the top of the cresent with my family mum and dad agnes and gerald ...allso my brothers gerald and kenneth.sister joan brother david sisters ellanor and grace marie i remember the big woods the wee woods the rope swing over the burn and there was a swing park nearbyi remember fireworks and everyone making a great big fire fot guyfox night where we threw in potatoes,we all had fun back then we used to just wander of as kids i lived there inthe 50s we lived there a few years and then moved to leight st terrace where we lived in the top flat my dad was inthe royal scotts fuseliers..i then went to st marys school and made my communion and confirmation at the cathedral down there..we came to australia mum and dad and 8kids mum had another in leigth st ..,,,travelling on the 10pound scheme and as much as i love scotland im glad to live here its great i am now 60yrs my husband is from glasgow ..we are comming to edinburgh this year 2011 in august i am going to the tattoo catch up with relatives and go to all the place i still remember i have lived here 50years but will allwaysa remember greendykes craigmillar leigth st terrace princess st gardens the shops i learnt to tell the time from the big clock near the terrace im sure gerald kenneth and joan would be remembered by some as they where older than me there,they are all still living and doing well, i will close as i could go on forever ill be home soon to good old scotland

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Irene. I thought you might like to know that I have juste received a reply to the message that you sent about Leith Street Terrace. I've now added the reply to the 'Leith Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. If you look at "What's New?" for Jan 9, 2011, you should be able to find the reply (as 'Recollections 20').

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Irene: Thanks for the comments that you posed in the guestbook. I've now added your comments to the 'Greendykes Recollecitons' page and the 'Leith Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 4th 201110:31:16 PM

What is your name?

Susan McLeod

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi, there used to be a grocers/wine merchants in Salisbury Place, Newington, called Wm Thorburn. Does anybody remembers this shop or the people who worked there.

Andrew Ness replied 7 years ago

Hi Susan, I just came across this on the internet. My Grandfather used to work there and I actually just came across a photograph of him working in the shop. Apparently it was a brilliant wee place. May I ask why you're asking about it? Andrew.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Susan: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Newington Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

January 3rd 201107:37:51 PM

What is your name?

Stewart Taylor

Where are you from?

St. Catharines Ontario Canada

Comments

Left Edinburgh in 1958, used to live at 4 Caledonian Crescent, went to Normal School on Orwell Place and spent many summers roaming the

January 3rd 201106:43:49 PM

What is your name?

Michael J Monteith

Where are you from?

20 Bingham Place, Portobello

Comments

I moved to Canada in 1967 and now live in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. When I lived in Edinburgh I attended St John's Primary school in Portobello and then Holy Cross Academy. I studied Mechanical engineering at Bristo Technical College and Napier College both of which are now part of Edinburgh University. I played golf at Duddingston GC and soccer for Portobello United and Joppa Arsenal. I loved to go to Arthur's Seat, Portobello swimming pool and the Baths on Bath street. I am hoping to contact Harry Bryce and Arthur Burgess and Harry Smith, all from Portobello High School.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Michael. Thanks for your message. I've now added your message to the 'Portobello High School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I don't know your address so I have suggested that if anybody wishes to contact you, they should leave a 'Reply' for you below your message.

January 3rd 201104:53:35 AM

What is your name?

Dave McKinlay

Where are you from?

New Zealand

Comments

We seem to have a lot of Canadian settlers from Edinburgh who are active on this web site. I just wonder if any of you have come across and old cycling friend of mine by the name of Melvin Collins who lived at the bottom of Lochend Rd. Both his older brother and his father were very active road cyclists, his father wrote regular articles on cycling in Saturdays Edinburgh Green Dispatch. Melvin left for Canada about 1959-60 and would be about 73 years old whilst I was in the Army so lost contact, I ran into his mother in Binns Restaurant around 1961 who told me he'd gone to Canada. Would love to hear if anyone knows him. Dave McKinlay NZ
contact. marydave@xtra.co.nz

Dave McKinlay replied 8 years ago

Hello Sheila. You haven't put your address on your comment. I probably could contact you through Peter Stubbs,or could you try ing me again please. Regards Dave NZ

Sheila Collins replied 8 years ago

Mr McKinlay, please me. I have attempted to you directly. Sincerely Sheila Collins (Melvyn's daugter)

connie telfer-smith replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave, was a CTC member in Edinburgh long ago. Big SYHA enthusiast, first school Lochend Road! Remember White Heather mob? Racin'daft! But trying to remember folks names not easy. Not far from NZ in Norfolk Islad. Cheers Connie

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave: Thanks for your . I hope you are keeping well. I've now added your question to the 'Cycling Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I hope somebody might read it there then send a reply o you about Melvin Collins.

January 2nd 201103:33:26 PM

What is your name?

paddy brock

Where are you from?

southside edinburgh

Comments

hi iam trying to find pals that went to school with me st patricks in the cowgate edinburgh i now live in liverpool merseyside info@brockroofing.co.uk thanks

john stoddart replied 7 years ago

hi paddy, i knew all the daleys, i went to st annes and st pats then on to st anthonys, we played fitba every sunday morning in the playground at st annes, happy days.

paddy brock replied 8 years ago

hi pete what was the name of the pub at the botom of beaumont place edinburgh thanks paddy

paddy brock replied 8 years ago

hi jim i attend st patricks school from around 1958 to around 1962 great school terry mcvie from the waverlay buildings and terry daley from the waverlay buildings i think terry daley may have been in your class at school he is a felt roofer and so am i thanks for your jim and have a happy new year

Jim Robertson Berlin replied 8 years ago

Hi Paddy when did you attend St Patricks ??.I was pupil there 1946/49, along with a bunch of guys who are mentioned here on Edin/photo.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Paddy: I've now added your comment to the 'St Patrick's School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might read them there and send you a reply.

January 1st 201111:50:04 PM

What is your name?

Connie Telfer-Smith (nee McJannett)

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pacific

Comments

Lived in Granton Medway and photie of Granton Square brought back a load of memories. Family moved to Australia then New Zealand and here I am in th middle of the Pacific Ocean looking back! Anybody out there care to call?

Conie Telfer-Smith (nee McJannett) replied 8 years ago

Hi from the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Lived in Granton Medway, went to Roston School, then Bellevue before family moved to Aust/NZ. Worked for years at Dickson the Gunmakers in Frederick Street. Would like to find Millie Marr Hendriksen moved to Canada 1954; Jimmie McDonald who lived in Henderson Row also moved (??) to Canada. Was a keen cyclist with CTC, SYHA, brilliant! Memories! Love to hear from anyone who might remember my family. My e-mail is con@ninet.nf here' hoping. cheers,

connie telfer-smith replied 8 years ago

Hi Peter, wut a wieh (Nlk for how are you)tks for msg. Long way from Granton! right now we have a tropical cyclone on our doorstep, while Australia almost floating away. Cheers, Connie

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Connie. It's good to hear from you on the other side of the world. If you are hoping for an reply, you could post a reply to your message, leaving your address there. If you'd prefer not to leave your address in the guest book, you could send an to me (peter.stubbs@edinphto.org.uk) then I'll know how to contact you if anybody sends me a message for you.

2010

December 31st 201003:46:45 PM

What is your name?

Eddie Williamson

Where are you from?

Pickering Canada

Comments

thank you peter for a another great year on your wed site.
and happy NEW YEAR to all the guestbook readers.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Thanks Eddie: Best wishes to everybody for 2011

December 28th 201004:25:35 PM

What is your name?

Tony henderson

Where are you from?

Lower View Craig Row now Canada

Comments

Thanks for the brilliant photos of King's park it sure brought back some memories I have walked round it played football in did the Radical Road sledged down the road past James Clark's ran round it after PT cycled it and driven round it

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Tony. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Holyrood Park Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, so that others will be able to read it there.

December 26th 201005:14:02 PM

What is your name?

Frances and Neil Forbes

Where are you from?

Originally I am from Braemar and my husband from Ballater , Aberdeenshire. Now living in Guelph On Canada

Comments

My husband and I spent our honeymoon in the Crown Hotel in Edinburgh in 1967 and after many years in Canada we tried to find this hotel with no luck. Does anyone know what happened to it?

yvonne veitch replied 8 years ago

Hi My family hailed from Ballater also, my grandparents were Charlie and Isabella Forbes who lived at Kildare, I used to caddy for the "banker forbes" any relation to Neil Yvonne

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Frances & Neil: The address of the Crown Hotel, in the 1960s was 20 Torphichen Street, Edinburgh. Torphichen Street was between the West End of Princes Street and Haymarket. The building seems to no longer be a hotel. 20-22 Torphichen Street is now the Head Office of Scottish Museums Council.

December 24th 201012:57:17 AM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Dear Peter,
Just to wish you all the best for Christmas and New Year and to thank you for providing such a wonderful website.
Mike

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Brian: There's still a lot of snow in Edinburgh, and the weather is cold. It's unusual to have much snow here, especially so early in the winter. I've enjoyed being out with my camera photographing it. I hope be adding more photos of the snow to the web site over the next month.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Mike and Brian. Thanks for taking the time to post your comments. I have enjoyed updating the EdinPhoto web site, and still have lots more info and photos to add to it over the next year.

Brian Swanney replied 8 years ago

Same from 'down under' Peter - Dunedin NZ is basking in a lovely Xmas morning - cool but sunny. Best wishes to Edinphoto and all its contributors - take a bow. What a great site. Brian

December 14th 201011:01:01 PM

What is your name?

Alec McKay

Where are you from?

Jensen Beach, Florida

Comments

My cousin and his wife both died within the last 18 months. A good friend of theirs in Dundee who looked after their affairs sent me about 133 photos. One of them is a class picture taken around the early 1900s. Any chance if I you the picture you can let me know if you have any record of it? I know it is a long shot. We will be visiting Dundee in the middle of March. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Alec McKay alec.mckay@gmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Alec: Thanks for your message. Unfortunately, I doubt that I would be able to help you identify your photo, even if I was to see a copy of it, particularly if it relates to Dundee rather than Edinburgh. There must have been thousands of similar school photos produced in the early 1900s, and I have seen very few from that period.

December 12th 201009:49:40 PM

What is your name?

Edith Caulfield

Where are you from?

Toronto, Canada

Comments

Does anyone remember the name of the Ice Cream Store on Rose Street between Castle Street and Frederick Street, I remember going on Rose Street for Ice cream, I lived on Castle Street. Edith

connie telfer-smith replied 8 years ago

Rose Street residents - does anyone remember a Ramsay McDonald lived there 1950s?

Connie Telfer-Smith replied 8 years ago

Edith,walked along Rose Street every morning in 50s to work at Dicksons the Gunmakers in Frederick Street! Chat with the carter's horse out the back,can see the ice-cream shop but hanged if I can remember the name.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Edith: I've now received a reply from Tom Finlayson-Smith. He used to live in Rose Street above the Kenilworth Pub and moved to Castle Street when he was 18. He now lives in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. He tells me that the name of the ice cream shop was Di Marco, and that it also had a cafe section that sold meals, e.g. fish and chips.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Edith: I've added your question to the 'Rose Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if I get a reply from anybody.

December 10th 201008:39:34 PM

What is your name?

Barry Gordon Rafferty

Where are you from?

Windsor Canada

Comments

I lived in the fort with my father and mother in the 1950s.My dad was in the army...I went to a school that was near the fort

jim patience replied 8 years ago

that would be north fort street school you attended i lived with my gran in fort place and went there in the forties

December 10th 201002:02:47 PM

What is your name?

Kathy Hutton

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

A.R.Ds record shop in leith was my dads favorite shop i think, we were their every week, and Sammys ices was the best, i thnk he was gordon st as i stayed 8 ferrier st.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Kathy: Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Leith Shops Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, so that more people might have chance to read it there.

Alice Wilson (nee Ward) replied 8 years ago

Hello Kathy, I used to live at 18 Ferrier St in the 50's until we emigrated to Australia in 1960 I have also been in touch with the Campbell family from no. 18 Lynn, Lorraine and brotjer Derek they have 2 others in the family. I have become great mates with Lynn so much so I stayed with her for a week last Aug. when I was over for a holiday. Hope to hear from you. Alice

December 4th 201005:26:34 PM

What is your name?

Emma

Where are you from?

Comments

would anyone have any information on Little Nippers Negatives - they are small glass negatives one of horse riders 'national' and another of a man perhaps in a boxing ring? The covers are marked ELGEE.. What year were these circ? many thanks

November 30th 201001:43:10 PM

What is your name?

Ian Harding

Where are you from?

Gorgie Road originally but East Calder now.

Comments

I came across the EdinPhoto website by accident and thanks to Peter I have made contact with Alistair Rankine,an old family friend from our days spent together at 61 Gorgie Road.

Within minutes of ing my details to him in Australia, he telephoned me to renew our friendship and share a few memories and names from our past. We shall now keep in regular contact and will possibly exchange visits during our planned travel arrangements in the future.

I shall most certainly provide a contribution of some kind at a later date; once I have conquered the skill beyond the On/Off switch of this laptop.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Thanks for posting your message, Ian. I'm pleased to hear that you have renewed your contact with Alistair Rankine. I look forward to reading your contribution to the EdinPhoto web site, when you find that you are able to send it to me.

November 29th 201004:34:24 AM

What is your name?

Eleanor Taylor(Johnston)

Where are you from?

Tasmania

Comments

I grew up in Granton View and attended Granton Primary School before moving to England in 1958 when I was 8. Both sets of Grandparents lived next door to one another in the 'view'. I believe some of the family may still stay there.

norrie stanton replied 8 years ago

g,day connie - norrie stanton here....sorry bout connection should be ok now.... my should read ...... ttpl5@hotmail.com......... like to hear again ...regds norrie

connie telfer-smith replied 8 years ago

tried norrie stanton's e-mail, gets bunged back. would like to hear from Eleanor Taylor (Johnston) might have mutual Granton friends. my e-mail con@ninet.nf

norrie stanton replied 8 years ago

G,DAY - NORRIE STANTON EX OF BOSWALL AVE WENT TO GRANTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 1947 -1954 THEN AINSLIE PARK SECONDARY LEFT IN 1957 FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP AS A BOOKBINDER AT NEWINGTON THOMAS NELSON AND SONS THEN EMIGRATED TO AUSSIE NOW LIVING AT ROSETTA IN TASSIE..... MAYBE WE CAN CATCH UP --- ttpl5@hotmail.comtuhu

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Eleanor. Thanks for posting your message. I've now also added it to the 'Granton Prmary School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

November 27th 201003:49:23 PM

What is your name?

Susan Macleod

Where are you from?

Leith

Comments

Bob Sinclair asked about Angelosanta's ice cream shop.
There is an ice cream shop in Lindsay Road that we always called "Angelosantos" when we were growing up. He had really great ice cream and I think the same family still own the shop now.
Really great website and I love reading everyone's memories and stories.

John (Jock) Erben replied 5 years ago

Hi there, i live at number 8 Lindsay Rd, if it's the ice cream shop over the bridge to Newhaven, i remember quite well, that was back in 1971 when the family left for Australia, thx for the memory, Jock

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Susan. Thanks for your reply. I've now added your reply to the 'Edinburgh Colloquial Place Names' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I've also sent an to Bob Sinclair to let him know about your reply.

November 26th 201001:40:36 PM

What is your name?

David Aberdour

Where are you from?

36 Royston Mains Crescent

Comments

Born and bred lived there from 1954/1979 in between fending for yourself. It was a great place to grow up.My house was in front of a grassy area we called the half moon.We played a lot of games on that area.Also the bowling green many a game of footie there.You could go out and leave your door unlocked and not have to worry about anyone breaking in,unlike today.I feel so proud to have been bred and buttered there.

norrie stanton replied 8 years ago

1954 - 1957 ..i attended ainslie park secondary school with tommie aberdour - jimmy whitecross john cumming jimmy edmondstone maureen donnelly ella campbell ian mitchell donnie mc greggor where are they now... regards norrie stanton

norrie stanton replied 8 years ago

i played football with tommy aberdour FOR AINSLIE PARK 1954- 1957..TOMMY ABERDOUR PLAYED FOR THE U/13SCHOOL TEAM AND WERE EDINBURGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONS -- WHERE IS TOMMY ABERDOUR NOW REGDS NORRIE STANTON NOW LIVING IN HOBART TASMANIA AUSTRALIA

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi David. Thanks for posting your memories of Royston. I've now also added them to the 'Royston Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that more people might read them there.

November 24th 201001:55:49 PM

What is your name?

bobby inglis

Where are you from?

essex pre niddrie mains drive craigmillar edinburgh

Comments

address
bobnbren1@hahoo.co.uk
was born and bred in niddrie in 1935 went to craigmillar primary then niddrie marischal secondary family was john, may,(known as elsieat school) and jimmy,dad was jock mum was mary,people in our srair were.bottom flats,slights, coopers middle flats stewarts,simpsons,top dempsters,inglis does anybody know or know of them.bobby,

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Bobby and Dave. Thanks for your messages. I've now added your comments to the Craigmaillar Primary School 'Recollectons' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that more people will find them there, and perhaps somebody else might send a reply.

dave mckinlay replied 8 years ago

Hi Bobby, you mention Dempsters would one of them been Jimmy an amature boxer in the mid 50s he would have been your age and went to the Marischal. I am 3 years younger but have a brother your age and knocked around with Jimmy Dempster, I think they both served in The Royal Scots Suez Canal 56 will check that one out with my brother next time I talk to him. My 3 brothers and I went to the Marischal James [your age] Billy a year younger then me born 38. and Tommy youngest born 47 we lived in Bingham. We are all in NZ living here since the early 60s exsept Billy he lives up in Colinton did 20 odd years in the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. would be interested to know if its the same Dempsters Regards Dave McKinlay

November 24th 201012:22:29 PM

What is your name?

CATHERINE BRUCE ROGERS SIMPSON

Where are you from?

PROSPECT STREET GRAIGOUR LOAN LITTLE FRANCE

Comments

HAVING BEEN LOOKING FOR ANY PHOTOES OF GRAIGOUR LOAN IN THE SIXTYS DOES ANY BODY REMBER THE BIKE TRACK BOYS MADE ON THE GREE NEXT TO THE SWINGS INGRAIGOUR ON A SUNDAY THE PLACE WAS FULL OF BIKES AND BOYS WE LIVED ON THE CORNER NEXT TO ANDREW MORTON YHE AUTHOR

November 23rd 201007:29:16 PM

What is your name?

bobby inglis

Where are you from?

essex

Comments

tracing any body in 26 niddrie mains drive craigmillar edinburgh

November 22nd 201003:04:22 PM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith

Where are you from?

Bendigo,Victoria,Australia

Comments

Just been reading recollections about the Buttercup Poultry Farm which brought back memories of visit's their as a child to the Whiting Family.
Can't remember too much about it apart from it being a very happy time.
On reading Bill Scott's bit about the 6 Poultry Assistants in No.7 he point out his Mother Annie Davidson.I am now wondering if this was Annie Whiting before she married,her mother's name was Lizzie.It would be great to perhaps find this out from Bill Scott,if at all possible.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Avril. Thanks for your message. It's good to hear from you again. I passed your comments on to Bill Scott. He says he beleives that you are referring to his Aunt Annie, daughter of Tom and Liz Wighton. I'll forward a copy of Bill's full reply (and a photo of Tom and Liz) to you today.

November 16th 201003:46:30 PM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith

Where are you from?

Bendigo,Victoria,Australia.

Comments

Seeing something about Henderson Street,Leith on Updates caused me to think about the Bethesda Mission there run by Alex Redpath that I was involved in as I was growing up.as I was a neighbour of the Redpaths.Recalled of many things we used to do,such as visiting homes around that area,such as the Kirkgate way. We often went into homes where the people didn't have any electricity or gas,just sitting by a very low coal fire if they were lucky,but were so glad to have someone visit.How scary that was back then for a youngster not even at secondary school age.Wouldn't dream of allowing my children to do this.and yet came to no harm then.Then all the openair services we had down by the Water of Leith,and making tea and a sticky bun for those who came into the tea meetings later,this was all held in quite a small single fronted shop,that was the Mission,Happy Days they were.I often wonder if anyone remembers this place?Or remember the Redpaths.
Would love to hear from themtmfs2@bigpond.com

Hi Avril: replied 8 years ago

Hi Avril. Thanks for your message. It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments to the 'Bethesda Mission' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

November 15th 201005:53:23 PM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Born in Edinburgh, living in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Comments

Dear Peter,
I thought you might like to add the following to your Links to other Websites
feature- www.junipergreen.org.uk. Juniper Green was 300 years old in 2007 and the website contains much info which I'm sure will interest your readers.

Best wishes,

Mike Cheyne

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Mike: Thanks for your suggestion. I've now added a link to the Juniper Green web site from the "Web Links - Edinburgh & Leith" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

November 13th 201002:15:23 PM

What is your name?

Leonie

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

I, too, am searching for any family connections of my late great grandfather Thomas Clark Cruickshank/s. He was born at No. 5 East Thomas St and was the son of an unmarried (perhaps very young) Isabella Cruickshank listed as a domestic servant at 19 Eglinton St Edinburgh. I have read the recollections of East Thomas St on your website but it seems that they have been written about people that might have moved in after my g g grandmother had moved on/passed away. Very little is known about my g grandfather's life...He was born 1892 and by 1916 had already moved to Australia and married Harriet Bailey of which there were 4 children- 3 boys and 1 girl(my grandmother). I have little understanding of east thomas st or the surrounding areas of edinburgh and would appreciate any information you can give me in terms of pointing me in the right direction as to land records etc. to find out who has lived at No. 5 East Thomas St since 1860/1870. If you have any information for me please contact me via hinemoa79@yahoo.com.au. Cheers.

Great website by the way!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Leonie: I hope somebody is able to send you some advice. I've now also added your message to the 'East Thomas Street - Neighbours' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that more people might read it there.

November 8th 201004:32:13 PM

What is your name?

Rod McKie

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I love the old stuff but I was especially delighted to see contributions from Theresa L and Forbes W. I was actually surprised at just how many faces I recognised.

Well done, you two. Many thanks.

http://rodmckie.blogspot.com

November 7th 201001:18:52 AM

What is your name?

Di Edwards

Where are you from?

New South Wales, Australia

Comments

I wish more locations would take the time to produce such a great website.
I have been tracing my son-in-laws family history for him, and his ancestors came from Leith. Now I can actually show him the area, along with presenting him with a fairly comprehensive family tree.
The photos are brilliant, and I can only congratulate you on the work that has gone in to presenting this wonderful display.
Keep up the good work, and if I ever get over there, I'll make a point of travelling to Leith. At least I now know something about the place, and won't feel such a stranger.
Many thanks,
Di

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello Di: Thanks for your encouraging comments about the EdinPhoto web site. I've enjoyed creating and updating it. I still have lots more photos (both old and recent) to add to the site, so I'll have to make sure that I can find the time to keep updating it.

November 6th 201005:35:46 AM

What is your name?

connie telfer-smiyh (nee McJannett)

Where are you from?

Norfolk Island, South Pascific 2899

Comments

Lived at no. 1 Granton Medway till 50s. Family moved to Aus/NZ.
And now here I sit on a wee island in the middle of the Pacific reading other people's recollections. There's nae place like hame, eh?

jim woolard replied 8 years ago

hi connie,glad to see you found this site,it will bring back a few memories

November 1st 201011:52:09 PM

What is your name?

Ronan

Where are you from?

Heriot

Comments

I <3 the remarkable service info and stunning afternoon imagery on the 34 service.

Andrew replied 8 years ago

Couldn't agree more my friend

October 26th 201012:11:17 PM

What is your name?

Sandra Meyers

Where are you from?

Melbourne Australia

Comments

I was born in Heriot Mount in 1956 to Elizabeth & Bob Gibb. My father was a coal miner and is no longer with us. My mother has lost most of her memory and I am just trying to find out where we stayed in Heriot Mount and what year we moved to 'The Inch'. If anyone remember Betty and Bob Gibb with two children Sandra and Gary, could you please let me know.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Sandra: I hope somebody remembers your family. I've now added your question to the 'Dumbiedykes - Searching for People' page in the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might find it there and post a reply.

October 25th 201007:36:25 AM

What is your name?

George Dalgleish

Where are you from?

Westhall Gardens Edinburgh

Comments

I attended Darroch [canal side academy] from 1955-1958 some of my teachers were Gavan McAll English, Dr Swanson maths, Jeffries PT, Forbes metal work. My class mates were Jimmy Higgins, ? Hutchison, ? Mc Fadgen, Jean and Margret McKay, Angela Gilbert, Jean Gilmore, Kirk, Sargent bros, George Davis, Marlin Strachen.
Would love to hear from any out there if you think you remember me.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi George: Thanks for your message. I've now added your comments to the 'Darroch School Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that more people might fing them there, and that somebody might send a reply.

October 24th 201006:14:56 PM

What is your name?

Joe Jordan

Where are you from?

Edinburgh Liberton

Comments

I'm at present going through the Valuation Rolls for part of Edinburgh 8 and have access from 1914 to 1950 at the Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. My Initial intentions were to just summarise the shops in the Arthur Street vicinity but like all my other projects this has escalated out of all proportion.I am now covering the area from East Crosscauseway,down the Pleasance and part of the Dumbiedykes. During my research I have decided to include a sample of the people who lived in the tenements and naturally chose names of whom I can associate with. One of your guests on 3rd Oct.2010 a Susan Limbrick asks if anyone knew the Wright family from Middlie.The 1932 Roll shows a Thos. Wright a cooper and a Mrs Jane Wright Living at No.3 although the name on the Roll is Mrs Jane Wright. I remember her father Davie Wright although he was a lot younger than me. Their was an older David Wright probably his father who stayed in Middlie and in later life, sometime in the fifties he stayed at No11 Arthur St. David and his wife were friendly with my Aunt Louis who stayed in the same stair. When Arthur Street was demolished in the sixties my Aunt moved out to Whitson and the Wrights moved down to Leith but they remained friends up until my Aunt died and they were at my aunts funeral.This would be the late 70s.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Joe. Thanks for your reply. I hope your research goes well. I'm sure that the results you have found to date will be of interest to Susan Limbrick. I've now forwareded your guestbook message to her, and have added an update to 'Question 33' in the 'Dumbiedykes - Searching for People' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

October 21st 201009:14:26 PM

What is your name?

Lesley-Ann misquitta

Where are you from?

Canada, was born in Newcastle UK

Comments

I am looking to find a James rose who lived in Peffermill court 14th floor
My Mother was married to him and she died in 1996, I think he moved away 3 or 4 years after that wondering if anyone knows him
my ecm789@hotmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Lesley-Ann. I've added your message to a new page on the EdinPhoto web site - 'East Edinburgh - Searching for People' - in the hope that somebody will read it there and send a reply.

October 17th 201010:07:26 AM

What is your name?

Bobby Young

Where are you from?

Newington

Comments

Loved the bits on the Drummond-Youngs. You said in relation to the directory entry

Bobby Young replied 8 years ago

The company changed its name to W&E Drummond Young - Young, Drummond, W&E - Drummond Young, W&E. So did the fopunders. Buffs Young was the son of William young, a Glasgow cabinet maker and Margaret O'Donnell but then a hyphen might just be beneficial to a society photographer or even a Law Lord.

October 11th 201004:35:01 PM

What is your name?

NORRIE STANTON

Where are you from?

BORN WESTERN GENERAL HOSP EDINBURGH 1942

Comments

GRANTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 947 1954
AINSLIE PARK SECONDARY SCHOOL 1954 - 1957
THEM WAS THE REAL DAYS- SCHOOL MATES - COLIN MACRAE
JOHN OMEARA MAUREEN DONELLY IAN MITCHELL

norrie stanton replied 8 years ago

thanks for reply to my notice - sorry not a close relative to footballer pat stanton- but he is in there somewhere as a 3rd cousin- i was born at boswall ave - kids in the Boswalls - Rab Robertson Boswall Tce Ian MITCHELL RUSSEL BALLS AND FAMILY- STRACHANS- COLIN ALFIE GORDON SANDRA THOMPSON JOAN & BETTIE DUNWOODIE- DONNIE NORMA JIMMY MC GREGOR SCOTT MONCRIEF- MARION MACILROY - STUART/CARROL/GRAEME TAYLOR/ MARY & JIM HOGG/STILL IN THE AREA/ERIC BRIAN & JOAN MASON/GORGINA AND MARY FLOCKHART - NOW AUSTRALIA/ JANET LINDA WARDROP/& DAD TAXI DRIVER GUS/BERT FETCHEN BRIAN SHORT/ LORRAINE RAYMOND RODNEY BOYD/COLIN ALFIE IAN GORDON OF BOSWALL AVE - KEITH BORTHWICK EDDIE WILLIAMSON NOW TORONTO /COLIN AND IAN MC GREGOR NORRIE STANTON

meg reilly replied 8 years ago

hi norrie are you related to pat stanton the football player. if so i know his cousin jimmy burstow

October 10th 201005:23:02 AM

What is your name?

Yvonne Veitch (nee Forbes)

Where are you from?

Originally Edinburgh, now Orangeville Ontario Canada

Comments

I was born in Torphins Aberdeenshire Scotand in 1956, moved to Edinburgh, stayed in Fort Place, then Fort House. I attended Fort Primary School, then Leith Academy Secondary School, played hockey for LA....was in BARTON home team for LA. would love to hear from anyone who thinks they remember me.

yvonne veitch replied 8 years ago

Hey there, yes I remember the Norfolk Broads, the port, the falling, covered in mud, and yes lorraine is my best friend..love always....may see you this year

Lily Burke nee Cavanagh replied 8 years ago

Hi Yvonne you are my Lorraine,s best pal,remember the Norfolk broads 1970,s love & best wishes Lily the pink. x

Yvonne Veitch replied 8 years ago

Hey Brenda.....really looking forward to a reply from you Yvonne

Yvonne Veitch replied 8 years ago

Hi Brenda, yes you have it right me brother was Alan.I heard Mrs. Collie passed away a couple of years ago, but as far as I know Jim is still alive. I moved to Orangeville, Ontario Canada in 1989, with my husband and two daughters. Our eldest ( 31 year old) headed back to Scotland 2 years ago to live with her grandad. Our youngest (29) is living just five minutes up the road from us, and she has 3 lovevly children, 2 girls (4 and 2) and a recent little boy nearly 6 months. As for Alan he has lived in Texas since 1980 with my mum and stepdad, he his married. I know your name but I am trying to remember the face..which number in the fort did you live in ? Here a few of the other people I remember, Dorothy Turner, Carol Harvey, Dickson boys, Keith Summers, the Shortels, the Klars, the Salvona's just to name a few. I am really excited to hear from you, hopefully we keep in touch and catch up with old and new news. Yvonne

brenda scott phillips replied 8 years ago

hi yvonne i was brought up in the fort house and remember you and your family was your brother allan there was myself and sister sandra scott my aunt ,uncle,and cousins were also living in the fort they were the collies hope you remember us i always wondered what happened to your family and were you moved to it would be great to here from you for a catch up

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Yvone. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Fort' page in the 'Recollecitons' section of the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that more people might read it there. Can you tell me your address so that I can pass on messages to you if anybody replies. Thanks. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

October 7th 201009:34:52 PM

What is your name?

Thomas Scott

Where are you from?

Toronto, Canada

Comments

I am the great grandson of Thomas Scott who was an artist-photographer in the 1890s into the first few years of the 20th century. His son, my grandfather, Thomas W. Scott immigrated to British Columbia in 1911. I'd like to get in touch with Jean Watts who provided the information about the Scott family for this website. ted.scott@mcmillan.ca

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Thomas. It's about five years since I last heard from Jean Watts. However, I'll send the latest address that I have for her to you, and hope that she can still be contacted at that address.

October 5th 201010:15:30 AM

What is your name?

douglas mcgravie

Where are you from?

born St Stephens St Stockbridge 1940

Comments

Stockbridge Primary till 1947 flitted to Slateford went to Craiglockhart then Tynecastle Senior--moved to Australia 1965--excellant decision---love to hear from anyone

October 5th 201008:25:15 AM

What is your name?

Stephen Morrison

Where are you from?

Granton Rd Edinburgh

Comments

left Edinburgh in 1986 for Australia to find a better life (which I did) but my heart still remains in Scotland and Edinburgh, Agreat place and I hated leaving my mates Kevin Croan, David Gibb, Johnny Duncan, Martin Sheilds, John Duncan,,if anybody knows them let me know. I have been back twice to Edinburgh, Great place, Great People,But bloody wet and cold though.

JUNE [ ROBERTSON ] WOOD replied 8 years ago

HI THERE, HOW ARE YOU...BELIEVE I AM YOUR AUNTIE JUNE !!!!MY GOODNESS, LUV MY COMPUTER, SURE OPENS THE WORLD UP..HOPE THIS FINDS U AND YOURS WELL..CHEERIO...[ HA,HA WHAT IF YOU ARE NOT WHO I THINK U ARE ] OH WELL A WEE BIT FUN??

connie telfer-smith (nee McJannett) replied 8 years ago

oops! forgot ma e-mail. con@ninet.nf. now live in Norfolk Island and would like to find some auld pals, ringme thingme!

connie telfer-smith (nee McJannett) replied 8 years ago

well, great scot! here i am on a wee island in the middle of the pacific ocean looking at photos of Granton! lived in granton medway, went to Royston school. haunted the roll shop, the Embassy,the Palais, Glenogle baths, Haymarket ice rink? slainte!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Stephen: Thanks for your comments. I've now added the names of your mates to the 'Granton Recollections' section of the web site in the hope that somebody might know some of them and get in touch with me. I'll let you know if that happens.

September 30th 201010:40:57 AM

What is your name?

Serena

Where are you from?

Adelaide, Australia.

Comments

Hi there,
I've bumped into this site a few times whilst trying to follow up on my ancestry. On this site I've seen the Glencorse (Glencross) Old Kirk pop up a few times. Do you know anything about a property in Milton Bridge known as Logan Brae Cottage? My great, great, great grandparents were married there, gave birth to two sons there AND passed away there (the matriarch at least) between 1856 and 1863. I'm fascinated to find where it is, or was, so I can go stand in the street and feel my families presence.

serenastar1@gmail.com

Peter Stubbs replied 8 years ago

Hello again Serena. I've now received an from Bryan Gourlay of Biggar, Scotland, giving an answer to your query based on maps in the National Library of Scotland's collection. I'll pass on his to you.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Serena: Unfortunately, I don't know the answer to your question. Most of my research relates to Edinburgh and Milton Bridge is a little way outside the city. However, Milton Bridge is a small place so I hope it will not be too difficult for somebody to locate the site of the cottage that you mention.

September 28th 201001:18:39 PM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Edinburgh, Juniper Green

Comments

Good to see Juniper Green featured with Al Lorenzen's photograph of the Water of Leith. We used to swim in a natural pool at the foot of the waterfall until one day we noticed the river was full of dead fish. Apparently this was the result of the myriad papermills upstream (one of which- Woodhall- is the one referred to in the caption) discharging poisonous chemicals into the river. We never swam there again! To the top right of the photograph you can make out the embankment wall of the single-track railway line from Slateford to Balerno which was closed to passengers in the 1930s but open to goods traffic until the 1960s. There was one train each day and much fun we had trying to jump onto the guards van as it left Juniper Green station for Currie. At the bottom right of the photograph unseen was the entrance to a mill race which fed the waterwheel of the snuff mill next to the station at Juniper. This mill was a ruin in my youth but another admirable playground! Of which there were many in and around Juniper Green including of course the Pentland Hills. Now the urban sprawl has taken over what was essentially in those days a village on the Edinburgh/Midlothian border.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Mike. Thanks for posting your memories above. I've now added them to the 'Juniper Greeen' page in the 'Recolections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. That's the first Juniper Green recollections that I have received for about five years!

September 28th 201002:22:36 AM

What is your name?

CAROLYN ( BEVERIDGE ) PARRULLI

Where are you from?

BORN IN HILLSIDE BY MONTROSE,

Comments

I return to my home very often, to visit family and friends in and around the Montrose basin area, love to go home each and every time, My parents reciently both passed on, but they moved to Edzell, Angus, by Brechin.
I love Edzell and it has become my new home away from home. My parents are now buried in the Old grave yard up by the Castle of Edzell.
They loved Edzell and retired there in 1975. Scotland is home and it is where my heart will always be.

September 26th 201004:28:35 PM

What is your name?

Marion Glynn

Where are you from?

Ireland

Comments

I am from Leith/Newhaven originally and went to school in Trinity Academy. I have really enjoyed reading some of the pages on this site and reminiscing about games we played and sweets we ate and words we used etc. etc. I remember at lunch times going over to the baker shop across the road from Trinity Secondary and eating pies and sausage rolls stuffed with beans and then following up with cream cookies dusted with icing sugar - bliss!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Marion. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Trinity Academy' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. Can you tell me which years you attended Trinity Academy? My address is: peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

September 24th 201001:20:46 PM

What is your name?

lorraine bruce

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

My Uncle Thomas Dutton had a great friend Eric Valentine of Edinburgh. He longs to see a photo he once had of them together, they were the best of friends. If anyone recalls Eric Valentine or knows of his family we would love to hear from them, it would mean the world. Thank you.

September 23rd 201004:03:08 PM

What is your name?

lorraine bruce

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

my father would love to hear of anyone or photographs of the 149 inverleithscout group leader mr sefton or rev clark 1940s in st davids granton. He was the first patrol leader . his name was wiliam(billy) dutton.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Lorraine. Thanks for your question. I've now added it to your father's "Royston Recollections" page that I added to the EdinPhoto web site yesterday.

September 23rd 201005:41:44 AM

What is your name?

betty wallace

Where are you from?

hamilton ontario

Comments

does anyone know Myra and Jim Sangster. I would love to hear from
them or anyone who knows them this is my address
bettew2@mountaincable.net thanks

September 20th 201006:57:21 PM

What is your name?

Edward Bruce

Where are you from?

Chicago, Illinois USA

Comments

I enjoyed viewing your website. My ancestors were from Granton on Spey, We have visited Edinburgh 4 times and have seen the "Tattoo"
twice. Edinburgh is a wonderful city. All the best to you.
Ted Bruce

September 20th 201004:38:41 PM

What is your name?

Heather Durham [nee Macintyre]

Where are you from?

Now living in Greece

Comments

Chanced on the site when doing ancestry research. How amazing to see the St. Margaret's stuff!! I went to school there in the 60's and remember Anna Pettigrew, Anne Argent and Mandy?. We were boarders in the senior school. Does this jog anyone's memory? Do get in touch!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 7 years ago

Hello again Heather. I received an from Marion G Hart on 16 July 2011. She sent a message for you, but I don't know how to contact you. If you can send me an to peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk I'll forward Marion's message to you.

Karin Maxwell replied 8 years ago

Hi Heather We boarded together at St Margaret's. We were in the same dorm. It would be great to catch up. Kind regards Karin

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Heather. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the "St Margaret's Convent" page in the "Recollecitons" section of the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that more people might see it there. If you let me know your address, I'll be able to contact you again if I receive any replies to your message. Please me (if you wish to) at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

September 19th 201004:38:42 PM

What is your name?

Peter Stubbs

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Thank you to Des Brittain for posting your recent comments in the guestbook. These comments raised the following points:

1. Sorry to hear, Des, that you have had problems with the link on the EdinPhoto web site. It seems to work fine for most people, but obviously not for everybody! So I've followed your suggestion and have now added my address near the top of the EdinPhoto Home Page.

2. I'm always happy to receive any comments that viewers might like to see added to the EdinPhoto web site. However, there is no automatic way for viewers to add such comments to the site.

If you'd like to see your comments included on the site, please just them to me, then I'll look for appropriate pages on the site to include them. I've now updated the 'Recollections Index Page' on the site to make it clear that sending an to me is the way to get recollections and comments added to the site.

3. Thanks, Des, for the comments, that you posted about St Anthony's School and about living in Edinburgh that you posted in the guestbook. I'll try to find pages on the EdinPhoto web site where I can include them, then I'll add a reply to your guestbook entry (below) to let you know that your comments have been added to the web site.

Peter Stubbs

September 19th 201002:43:10 PM

What is your name?

Des Brittain

Where are you from?

Kilburn, London

Comments

I've just been reading more recollections of St. Anthonys school in Leith. I wish I could add mine there.
How well I remember the half crusties stuffed with crisps for our lunch and the warfare between the St. Anthony lads and those from the Academy!!
Sad to see the old school is turned into flats now. the main building was still some kind of adult learning centre when I last visited about ten years ago.
Please place these comments on the recollections page, Peter. Thanks.
I'm sure Eric Goldie must remember Dennis Coppola, the Italian singing sensation!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Des. I've now added your comments to the page on the EdinPhoto site that includes the photograph of St Anthony's pupils and teachers. To find this page, start by clicking on "What's New?" for September 21, 2010.

September 19th 201002:16:19 PM

What is your name?

Des Brittain

Where are you from?

I live in London but went to school for a while in Leith

Comments

There is a photo of some of the pupils and staff of St.Anthony's School on one of your pages. I would like to leave a comment there but can't find anywhere to register to do so. I can't you because when I click , it pops up with Google mail and Yahoo. I use Hotmail and AOL. It would help if you would just write you address on the home page so that people could you direct!!!!!
Anyway, I attended St. Anthonys briefly in 1960. I was 12 years old. I hated the place and was terrified there most of the time. I remember well that big brute, Big Jake. He would wander round the classrooms looking for young kids to beat or stick in a corner. A frightening bully.
In the photo I recognise my old maths teacher sitting to our left of Jake. On entering his class he would have us all stand and fire off mental arithmatic questions to us all. When we got one right we would sit down. The last two standing would get the strap. Often it was me. Consequently I grew up with a fear of maths and was never any good at adding up in my head!! More bullying!
That school had to be the worst I ever attended. We were a RAF family stationed for a year in Edinburgh after Kinloss. After Edinburgh we went to live in Cyprus for a few years. What a contrast to Edinburgh schooldays. Loved the city, hated the school.
Does anyone remember Dennis Coppola whose family owned a fish and chip shop in Leith Walk? We were good pals. He was only 12 but could sing like Mario Lanza and would sometimes sing opera on the stage in Princes Street Gardens. A child prodigy. The music teacher at St Anthonys would encourage him. The teacher was English, I think, and was a gentle sort.
I would love to find out what became of Dennis Coppola. he was quite a tubby little Italian kid with a hell of a voice.
If anyone knows, please me.... desbrittain@hotmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Des: I've now received a reply about Dennis Coppola. I'll send you an to let you know where I've added this reply on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Thank you to Frank Ferri, Newhaven, Edinburgh, for sending me an suggesting how Des might be able to get in touch with his old school friend, Dennis Coppola. I've now passed on Frank's message to Des.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Des. I've now added most of your comments to the page on the EdinPhoto site that includes the photograph of St Anthony's pupils and teachers. To find this page, start by clicking on "What's New?" for September 21, 2010.

September 18th 201002:45:48 PM

What is your name?

betty wallace

Where are you from?

hamilton ontario

Comments

yes peter crawfords biscuit factory is what i should have said thankyou

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

HI Beddy. Thanks for your reply. I've now added your message to the "Crawford's Biscuits" page in the "Recollections" section of the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if I receive a reply from anybody.

September 18th 201010:15:37 AM

What is your name?

David.Elgin

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

what an interesting site..I have a very old street photo of Taylor Place I think taken in 1914 or so,my mother is in the arms of my grandmother..I dont know the reason for the group photo...maybe the start of the war..I will send it to you and feel free to use it..my details...David.Elgin.1@gmail.com
Im sur I will find lots more on your site..best wishes David.Elgin

james rafferty replied 8 years ago

Hi David Nice to see the photo of the 48th bb company, i was a member for a couple of years in the early sixties, that must be captain craig in the centre, the only other name i can bring to mind at this time is a Mr weir and another officer by the name of Malcolm. The company seems to have more members than when i joined. Regards, James

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi David. Thanks for your . I look forward to receiving a copy of your street photo that you mention. I hope I'll be able to add it to the EdinPhoto web site for others to see.

September 17th 201011:17:05 PM

What is your name?

callum

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

do you have any more pictures of parkers stores which was my great granpa's shop the one with the fire was taken the year my mum was born he died in 1985 before i was born in 87

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Callum: Sorry, but I don't have any more pictures of Parkers Stores at the moment, but if I find any good ones, and can get permission to reproduce them, I'll add them to the web site.

September 17th 201009:03:33 PM

What is your name?

betty wallace nee baxter

Where are you from?

hamilton ontario canada

Comments

re my previous message, i forgot to mention it was late 40s and the 50s
when my sisters and i worked there also this is my address
bettew2@mountaincable.net hoping to hear something soon

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Betty: Thanks for the update. I'll include those dates when I add the message to the EdinPhoto guestbook.

September 17th 201008:52:10 PM

What is your name?

betty wallace nee baxter

Where are you from?

hamilton ontario canada

Comments

are there any ex crawfords factory workers who remember me and my
sisters ina and ella also my chum connie steed? i would be glad to hear from them

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Betty: Is that Crawford's Biscuit Factory at Leith that you are speaking about? Please me to let me know, then I can add your comments to the appropriate page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

September 12th 201008:39:40 PM

What is your name?

linda norton

Where are you from?

norwich, norfolk

Comments

please can you help, try to find out about james elphinstone who was a gardener at the Ross Family how Lived at Braelandwell House in scoltland in 1805?

September 8th 201005:51:50 PM

What is your name?

Maureen Sever (nee Chapman)

Where are you from?

Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Comments

I went to Flora Stevenson School in Comely Bank and left to go to Bellevue Secondary School in 1954. Left there in 1957. I lived in raeburn Place. - any old classmates out there frome either school?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Maureen. Do you have any memories of the time that you spent at either of these schools that you'd like me to add to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site? If so, please me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) and I'll see what I can do. I can also add to the same page your request for old calssmates to contact you.

Maureen Sever replied 8 years ago

Meant to mention, I now live in alberta, Canada

September 4th 201002:02:04 PM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Brought up in Edinburgh now living in Newcastle upon Tyne

Comments

Reading Al Lorentzen's reminiscences of the Manhattan reminds me of other haunts of my mis-spent youth in the late 1950s/early 1960s In Shandwick Place there was the New Yorker-a kind of American diner- and the Stafford cafe, also in Shandwick Place. And down in Stockbridge there was the La Boheme, as suggested by the name, full of groovy people like me!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Mike. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Cafes' page in the 'Recollections' section of teh EdinPhoto web site.

September 3rd 201012:15:10 PM

What is your name?

mike cheyne

Where are you from?

newcastle

Comments

hi peter.
i can't get into the lates page. is it my computer or what?

Best.

Mike

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Mike. I've now discovered what the problem was. I had a spelling mistake in one of the links. I've corrected it, so I hope all works well for you now.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Mike: That's good. Just let me know if you have any more problmes.

mike cheyne replied 8 years ago

Hi Peter,thanks for your reply. I tried another link and it worked!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Mike: I don't know what the problem might be. I've just checked the eight links that I added to the web site yesterday and they are all working for me. If you let me know which link you are clicking on, and what happens when you click on it, I'll see if I can help. - Peter (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk)

August 29th 201006:15:47 PM

What is your name?

Claire

Where are you from?

Hawick

Comments

I was wondering if anyone can help my 5 year daughter has to go to school 6th of september 2010 dress in 1930's style, I would really appreciate if anyone has any ideas please, Thanks
clairestormont@gmail.com

August 27th 201009:23:30 PM

What is your name?

jonjo

Where are you from?

coatbridge

Comments

Ah, Broomlea Camp School: Primary 6 pupils (including me) from St Bernard's PS in Coatbridge along with other Catholic schools in what is now North Lanarkshire were sent for a month in 1964...for most of us it was the first time we had spent away from home and our families. Homesick, you can bet that a lot of us were. But wonderful memories.

August 26th 201005:26:43 PM

What is your name?

Joe Jordan

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi Pete. Me again whilst doing some research of the Old Southside In the RCAHMS in Bernard Terrace browsing through old photographs, I started looking at the book section and came across the old POST OFFICE EDINBURGH AND LEITH DIRECTORIES. Looking up Barron's Rag Store they are listed in the 1906,1914 and1927-28 at 23 and 25 Dumbiedykes Road I am assuming where Waughs scrap merchant was in the forties and fifties. In the 1934 they are at 90 Holyrood Road and likewise through 1938,1944-45 at the same site. In the 1945-46 Directory they are not listed.I should imagine 90 Holyrood Road was not very far from their original site.They are listed as JOhn Barron @ sons.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Joe and Dave. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Barron's Rag Merchant' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Joe JOrdan replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave My answer was in reponse to a Bob Sharp from Canada where his great,great grandfather had a rag store in the lower Dumbiedykes area and I thought it may have been Strachans along the lane at the end of Lower Viewcraig Row. THe business was a large concern employing about eighteen people.He also knew that the business disappeared sometime in the thirty to forties. I can faintly remember the name Barry. Was this old Nathan's just past Waverly Buildings or a shop in the Cowgate opposite the Chapel.

Davy Turner replied 8 years ago

Re- Barron's Rag Store not sure if this is the same person but when i a boy in the mid 60s we used to collect old rags from neighbours and take them to sell at Barry's rag store if i remember righr it was a shop in the cowgate just a thought cheers. Davy Turner

August 26th 201003:54:55 PM

What is your name?

susan

Where are you from?

ireland

Comments

sorry forgot to give my address susandoran0@gmail.com

August 26th 201003:46:47 PM

What is your name?

susan

Where are you from?

ireland

Comments

Would anyone know what school would children aged around 4 or 5 would have attended if they were in the dean orphanage around 1962/63 any information would be most welcome

Susan replied 8 years ago

Would anyone on this site have been in Canaan Lodge Childrens Home. Is it still there or would anyone have any information on it I would be most greatfull.

Maureen Sever replied 8 years ago

I noticed that Donald Campbell of Kent (in recollections) stated he was the last to leave the Orphanage in the Dean village - perhaps he could tell Susan which school the children would have gone to

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Susan: Thanks for your . I've now added your question to the 'Dean Orphanage' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if I get a reply from anybody.

August 25th 201003:20:48 PM

What is your name?

lorraine bruce

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

I am trying to fill in gaps in my fsthers memoirs. does anyone know f there was a 141 inverleith scout pack, my father was the first full time member. also st davids church either royston mains or boswell parkway my father was baptised and confirmed there on the same day when he was 15, he is now 80. the minister was dick calvert.

NORRIE STANTON replied 8 years ago

G,DAY MATE - NORRIE STANTON EX OF BOSWALL AVE GRANTON I WENT TO THE SCOUTS AT THE TOP OF GRANTON RD & WENT TO A SCOUT GROUP CALLED THE 117TH - OTHER SCOUTS WERE- JIMMY CRUIKSHSANKS -RICKY DUNBAR -RAY BOYD -FEET WEBSTER AT AROUND 1954 -56... NORRIE STANTON

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Lorraine: Thanks for your message. I've now added your question to the 'Royston' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if I get any replies.

August 24th 201004:29:33 AM

What is your name?

Ted Stammers

Where are you from?

Carterton New Zealand

Comments

Thanks for your help in identifying a couple of photos from Dave McKinlay. What and inrteresting site, I could spend a lot of time on it if I was allowed. Thanks again. Ted

August 23rd 201001:43:26 PM

What is your name?

lorraine bruce

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

for some reason when i try to mail mr stubbs the mail keeps getting bounced back. I am desperate to find any old memories or photos of three shops my dad managed in the early 60s, he is 80 soon and i would love to find something. he was william (billy ) dutton and the shops where the first ever roast chicken shops in edinburgh, before the later ones where the chicken were seen on a spit int he window. the company was hillwood produce company and they had shops in south clerk st, st johns rd and morningside road. my s is ravensgeo@btinternet.com. in turn my father has a lot of childhood memories of groing up in caroline park in the war years i could share. please help/

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Alan: I've now added your comments below Lorraine's comments on the 'Roast Chicken Shops' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPHoto web site, in the hope that someone might read them there and send in more memories of the shops.

alan raeburn replied 8 years ago

i worked for the Hillwood chicken shop in Corstorphine. i delivered orders on a bike after school when i lived in Clermiston.about 1963-64 i think.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Lorraine: Thanks for your message, which I've now added to the "Shops" pages in the "Recollections" section of the EdinPhoto web site. (I'm pleased to say that Lorraine and I have now re-established contact with each other by .)

August 22nd 201011:30:15 PM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Re Slang

Pockle seems to mean different things in diferent areas. Around the Leith Street areas it meant something that had been gained illegally !!!

*ie stolen goods were nicked, ripped off, pockled, etc

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Speech and Slang' pages on the EdinPhoto web site.

August 22nd 201011:21:36 PM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Got to agree with you Dave McKinlay, every visit back to Edinburgh makes me feel how grubby it is becoming - just like London & Aucland too for that matter - and yes, living NZ does show you grubby other places are.

Dave McKinlay replied 8 years ago

Isn't it sad G.M. I love Edin. and always very proud to tell Kiwi's where I came from, and always will. However for by that I had a great holiday catching up with my Kiwi son and 2 Kiwi grandchildren and thier SCOTTISH MUM living in the beautiful Scottish Borders. Not forgetting too my 1 English and 1 Scottish grandchildren living in Manchester along with thier Scottish Mum [3 months when we left for NZ]and thier Turkish Dad. LOL ! Dave

August 19th 201011:36:30 PM

What is your name?

Jenny G

Where are you from?

Birmingham

Comments

Does anyone remember a girls school in Corstorphine called Cranleigh? My Mum and aunt went there in the 1950's and so did i in the very early 1970's. Part of the uniform was a navy 'jellybag' hat with green and red stripe

Jenny G replied 8 years ago

Thanks Mike, it was great to have such a quick reply. I've been getting the spelling wrong all this time, I suppose my only excuse was that I was 4 years old! I remember the very bright blazers..I was in a vintage clothes shop in Kelvinbridge, Glasgow last year and spotted one, which set me on the trail to find the school again. Thanks Mike/Peter Jenny

mike cheyne replied 8 years ago

Dear Peter Cranley (note spelling) school for girls used to be on the corner of Colinton Road and Spylaw Road. It closed in the 70s I think and merged with St Denis. Subsequently Cranley/St Denis was gobbled up by St Margaret's which is in East Suffolk Road. Don't know what the uniform is now but Jenny G is right about the original Cranley uniform being a navy jellybag hat, navy tunic and green and red stripe blazer. She might come across some of her erstwhile school mates on the Cranley site on Friends Reunited. Best, Mike

August 19th 201012:01:09 AM

What is your name?

justice

Where are you from?

windsor but my grammas froon uphall station near edinburgh

Comments

i was just wondering if anyone knew of a william "bill" cross... and his relitives because i would like to find a story behind my family that is practically all gone...

August 17th 201005:34:42 AM

What is your name?

Roderick MacDonald

Where are you from?

Hobart, Tasmania (born in Edinburgh)

Comments

A great website!
Does anyone remember my parents, John and Ella (nee Wiseman) MacDonald who emigrated to Tasmania in 1949?
My father served in the Royal Navy in World War Two, married my mother in Slateford Church in 1947 and trained as a forester before leaving Scotland. I was born in Edinburgh (Elsie Inglis Hospital - whatever happened to it?) in 1948.
Both my parents died in 2006.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Roderick. I've now added your question to the 'Slateford' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

August 15th 201004:29:46 PM

What is your name?

catherine rogers (simpson)

Where are you from?

live in dorset but lived in prospect street and little france

Comments

Ihad a happy child hood when we lived in southside we used go out in the summer hoildays with abottle of water and ajam piece and not come hame till tea time the kids now are missing alot of freedom

August 15th 201010:33:39 AM

What is your name?

Alec Farrell

Where are you from?

Middle Arthus Place. now Germany

Comments

Does any one remember the boys choir at Old St Pauls in the early 1950's. I was in the choir then I remember Johgn Inglis and Gerald Haig. We sang in the Kings Theater with the Carl Rosa Opera co. while in the choir. The Priest's then were Father Rainsford and Father Lockhart.

jimmy farrell replied 8 years ago

Hi Alec, I remember as i was in the choir myself in the fifties cant remember exactly when but remember father rainsford and the room we got changed in before the services,long time ago

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Alec. Thanks for your comments. I've now added your question to the 'Jeffrey Street' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site.

August 12th 201011:22:53 AM

What is your name?

Donald Leask

Where are you from?

Glenrothes Fife

Comments

Doing a bit of research for my brothers in law Alec and Bobby Henderson.They lived in the Jewel Cottages after the end of the 2nd World war along with their parents Margaret and Robert who was a miner at the Klondyke or Woolmet (Hope thats right) Pit. any photo or info re cottages/neighbours to donaldleask@virginmedia.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Donald. I've just received a reply to your question about the Jewel Cottages. I've added it to the 'Jewel Cottage Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Donald. Thanks for your . Unfortunately, I don't have any info about Jewel Cottages to pass on to you. However, I've added your question to the 'Jewel Cottages' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might send a reply. If they do, I'll send you an to let you know.

August 11th 201001:23:23 PM

What is your name?

Gillian Morton

Where are you from?

Fife

Comments

Looking for a photo of Princes Street in the early 1950's. My great grandmothers dog, a whippet called "Boy" was photgraphed in front of a pipe band, I think the photo appeared in a local newspaper. Any help appreciated Gillian Morton

August 10th 201005:33:33 PM

What is your name?

Joe Jordan

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Hi. Pete Me again looking at the web site. I don't know how to answer any queries other than thro' this site.) However here goes someone was asking about Barron's rag store whilst another query was on Fergusson's buildings. I can answer both queries in one . At the end of Lower Viewcraig Row you crossed over to the lane; there was the bleach factory on the right and wee newsagent come sweetie shop on the left walking along the lane was Strachan's rag store and directly opposite was Fergussons buildings and at the end of the lane was the cork factory (Bathgates). Only the rag store had an entrance in the lane.Now I'm talking about the late thirties thro' to the fifties.
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Norma Ford husband Bill Ford replied 7 years ago

Bill lived in no 12 east arthur pl when we married grannie Munro got us a single end in no 15 I am sure you and margaret lived above us. We came to australia 1966 needless to say Bill is retired (Painter )very interesting sight

Joe Jordan replied 8 years ago

Hi. Pete All I was stating that when you were looking for Barron's rag store and that it was in the Dumbiedykes Area especially in the vicinity of Lower Viewcraig Row or in that general area Strachan's was there in the thirties and it was feasible that this could be the old Barron's site.I'll try to get in touch with someone who can take me back into the 1920s joe jordan

Bryan Gourlay replied 8 years ago

Hello Joe Many thanks for letting us know where Fergussons Buildings were in the Dumbiedykes. Assuming you mean the north end of Lower Viewcraig Row, I’ve got a pretty good idea where it was – although the lane and the other buildings you mention are not marked marked on the old maps. My grandfather John Gourlay was born at 9 Fergussons Buildings, Dumbiedykes in 1880. But, despite finding the location of dozens of houses (and some old photos) where members of my family lived, going back 200 years or so, in St Leonards, the Pleasance and the Dumbiedykes, I’ve never been able to pinpoint Fergussons Buildings – until now. I was beginning to think they didn’t exist. Many thanks Bryan Gourlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Joe. There is just one thing that puzzles me about your answer above. Can you explain please? You say "someone was asking about Burton's rag store" but in your comments above, you refer to "Strachan's rag store". Was that the same place?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Joe. Thanks for the Fergusson's Buildings comments. I've now added them to the "Dumbiedykes Recollections - Houses and Streets" page on the EdinPhoto web site. I've also sent a message to Bryan Gourlay to let him know that he now has an answer to the question that he asked about three years ago.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Joe: Thanks for your . The easiest way to get answers to me is to me, then I'll find an appropriate place on the web site to include your answer, and I'll add it to the web site. To me, just click on the '' button at the top of any page on the web site.

August 9th 201012:44:00 PM

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Sandra Cochrane (Johnson)

Where are you from?

Ontario Canada

Comments

Hello Peter:
Glad you enjoyed the photo of the Leith Lawn Mower John Stewart forwarded to you. Just wondering if you had any photos of Rose St. as I
lived there briefly as a very small child when my Dad was demobbed. We lived at #9, I believe, above a bar. My parents became friends with the bar manager, Duncan Shephard, and on my last trip back (1994) my Mum & I had lunch in the bar and the new manager showed us where Duncan Shephard had scratched his name in the woodwork. Guess he didn't want to be forgotten. It was quite an experience living
there at the time. I was about 3 or 4 but I still recall some of the goings
on. From our window we had a view of the back entrance to a big ballroom/hotel and once I remember seeing the Queen (then princess)
entering there. Even the happy tipplers from the pub were nothing to
be afraid of. Before I started school we moved back to Leith.
Rose Street has become quite a trendy place - as has some parts of
Leith- we missed it all when we emigrated to Canada.

P.S.
If the kid who stole my gollywog still has it I'd love to have it back - you
know who you are! (lol)

Edith Caulfield replied 8 years ago

Hi Sandra: I lived at 24 Castle Street from 1944 till I was 12 I always played all along Rose Street,every other door was a pub and you are correct no one bothered you, I came to Toronto in 1958 have been back 4 times and still love the city

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

HI Sandra: Yes it was good to be able to add the photo of you and your mum and the horse-drawn mower on Leith Links to the web site. I've now added a link from that page to the picture that you sent of the 1951 Christmas Children's Party at Stockbridge Fire Station. I don't have any old photos of Rose Street at the moment, but I'll see if I can find any.

August 7th 201004:06:41 PM

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STAREATELIER

Where are you from?

POLAND

Comments

HELLE, GREATE SITE. I HAVE MY OWN OLD PHOTOS WEBSITE: www.stareatelier.pl PLEASE VISIT ME:) (MANY PHOTOS FROM GB)

August 6th 201006:05:24 PM

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eddie williamson

Where are you from?

pickering on. canada

Comments

looking for anyone who knew my late wife sheila campbell.
born 26 royston mains cres. dec. 1938 lived there until we got married 1961. work at duncans and bruce peebles.
my rewilliamson@rogers.com

lorraine bruce replied 8 years ago

my father was born 1930 but he loved in this street as a boy his name was william dutton his parents helen and thomas dutton i am trying to make a book for his 80th and desperate to find anyone who can recall him or the shops he later managed in morningside, south clerk street and st johns road they sold hot roast chicken

August 5th 201002:08:30 PM

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alan welsh

Where are you from?

london

Comments

i was born in haughpark longstone,i am yhe yougest of thirteen brothers and sisters.i still have bothers michial,jimmy alec,matin and john died a few years ago, just wondering anybody, remembers us? alan

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Thanks for your comments Alan. I've now added them to the "Longstone Recollections" page on the Edinphoto web site. If I get a reply from anybody, I'll add another reply to this guestbook page to let you know. Alternatively, if you'd like to send me your address, I'll send you an to let you know if I get a reply from anybody. - peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

August 4th 201006:38:24 PM

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JOE JORDAN

Where are you from?

ORIGINALLY 9 EAST ARTHUR PLACE EDIN,8

Comments

I'M NEW TO THE INTERNET BUT I HAVE HAD ACCESS TO THE SITE FOR A FEW MONTHS AS I LOVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE OLD SOUTHSIDE. THERE IS ONE THING BUGGING ME AND THAT IS WHY NO ONE HAS PICKED UP ON THE REFERENCE TO CULLEN'S SHOP AT THE END OF EASTIE IT CAN'T BE NO, 37 AS 37 WAS THE STAIR. THE ENTRANCE TO THE HOUSE BELONGING TO THE SHOP WAS VIA THE STAIR. I BELIEVE THE CURRAN'S TOOK OVER THE SHOP DURING THE MID THIRTIES AND THEY WERE IN THE SHOP UNTIL THE NEWSAGENTS AT THE TOP OF ARTHUR STREET IN THE PLEASANCE BECAME VACANT SOMETIME IN THE MID TO LATE FIFTIES. THE OLD SHOP WAS THEN TAKEN OVER BY FRANK ALEXANDER SOME RELATION TO THE CURRAN'S.I TOOK A WEE BIT EXCEPTION TO ERIC GOLD REFERRING TO MR. WILSON AS AN OLD RECLUSE. MR WILSON STAYED IN THE HOUSE WITH HIS WIFE AND FAMILY AN OLDER SISTER,PAMELA WHO DIED BOBBY MY MATE AND THE YOUNGER SISTER WHO STAYS IN PRESTONFIELD. WHEN THE WILSONS MOVED THEY FLITTED TO NO.3 EAST ARTHUR PLACE TOP FLAT ALONG THE LOBBY FROM THE FAIRS. TO SAY HE WAS THE RAT MAN THE WHOLE AREA WAS INFESTED WITH RATS,THE RATS KEEPING TO THE GROUND FLAT AND THE MICE IN THE REST OF THE TENEMENTS.WHEN THE FINAL DEMOLITION TOOK PLACE THE WILSONS MOVED DOWN TO PRESTONFIELD.WHEN THE END CAME WE WERE ALL SCATTERED TO THE FOUR WINDS ALTHOUGH I STILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH A FEW OF THE OLD GANG.
THANKS PETE FOR A GREAT SITE
J JORDAN

Joe Jordan replied 8 years ago

Hi. Pete Yes I stay in Edinburgh up at Gracemount. The three tenements that stood at the end of Eastie were no. 33 up the brae 37 directly opposite and no. 41 down the brae.In the old days when the shop had an entrance from the stair the post was normally addressed to the stair no.I hope this helps in the confusion about the no. of Cullen's shop If I can see an old friend, she will probably enlighten me as to who occupied the shop before the Curran's.

John Smith replied 8 years ago

Hi Joe, There was always some confusion over the address at Arthur Street of my Great Grandfathers shop. We have old postcards, letters etc from when they lived above the shop. Some are addressed as 37 Arthur Street, some as 37a Arthur Street and some 35 Arthur Street. My Grandmothers marriage certificate has her as residing at 37 Arthur Street if that's any help.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Joe: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the "Arthur Street - Cullens Shop" page and to the "Dumbiedykes Recollections - People and Play" page on the EdinPhoto web site, so that others might have chance to read them there. You mentioned that you still keep in touch with a few of the old gang. Can you tell me: "Do you still live in Edinburgh?"

August 4th 201003:09:32 AM

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Dave McKinlay

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Having just returned home [NZ] from Edinburgh the city of my birth I was a little dissapointed in the general state of my beloved Edin. I have been away for 46 years and had 4 trips back and each trip I have noticed a drop in the clenliness of the place and the begging in and around Princes St. seems to have increased. I cycled [road bike] from Duddingston to Earlston and found the state of the roads an absolute nightmare with pot holes I could have got lost in. Please don't think I didn't enjoy myself I had a wonderful time in Edin.but maybe some of that money spent on trams could go a long way to cleaning the place up and filling a few pot holes. Maybe I am spoiled here in NZ.
Peter sorry I missed you, maybe the next time DaveMcKinlay

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Dave: I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit here, despite the potholes! Do let me know if you are planning another visit to Edinburgh.

August 3rd 201007:54:00 PM

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Bruce Walker

Comments

:
brucewalker001@yahoo.co.uk

August 3rd 201007:53:08 PM

What is your name?

Bruce Walker

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I went to Wardie primary school from 1965-70 then Ainslie Park high from 1970-74. What Paul Johnston wrote about regarding his time at Wardie school is bang on! Hugh Stevenson of the Granton school football team of the time must have been around 35 years old, and 6ft 2 tall!!

Steve Begg replied 8 years ago

Paul is Johnston is right.. We wus crap.... Steve Begg

Stephen Morrison replied 8 years ago

Hi Bruce I was scrolling through the web site and saw your name, where you the Bruce Walker from Granton Rd Your dad was Frank and your mum Faye, (to my knowledege) if so let me know Stevie.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Bruce: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Wardie Primary School - 1960s Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

August 1st 201002:40:48 AM

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Eleanor Macintyre

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Forgot to add address sorry-

sanctuary2@virginmedia.com

August 1st 201002:39:23 AM

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Eleanor Macintyre

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Can anyone remember a Donald Macintyre or knew a Donald Macintyre in the late 1950s. A Thersa ms Cassidy also known as Rafferty and Raeburn, also looking for information on a Myles Rafferty he lived St James Street I think around were the St James Centre is now.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

HI Eleanor: I've added your request to the "Edinburgh Old Town and New Town - Searching for People" page on the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if I get a reply from anybody.

July 30th 201011:46:31 PM

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Barbara McDermott

Where are you from?

California

Comments

Hello! I am looking for information about photographer/artist Robert Smith Forrest (1871-1943). I am in possession of 6 etchings that my Grandmother purchased while on a trip to Edinburgh in 1933. In her journal she speaks about these etchings and I'm attempting to try to verify the etchings as originals or reproductions. Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction so I can continue my research and also attempt to obtain a value on them. Thanks for the help!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Barbara: There are a couple of shops that sell old etchings and engravings here in Edinburgh. Most are taken from books that have been broken up. Some of the engravings have been hand coloured. I expect these shops would be able to answer your question. I don't know whether you have similar shops in California or not. If not, you could try asking about them at a good auction house.

July 27th 201012:51:54 PM

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Celeste Madden

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

Hi, I am looking for anyone who may have known my Grandfather William Leonard Madden Born 1922 Edinburgh,Scotland.His Parents were William Leonard and Mary Cecilia Madden.His Father was a Naval Seaman.My grandfather disappeared when my father was a baby so I have no further history and absolutely no photos of my family. If anyone knows any details about this family or any living descendants could you please contact me. Thanks celeste-lee73@hotmail.com

July 24th 201006:34:24 PM

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Lyndsay Montgomery

Where are you from?

High School Yards Edinburgh

Comments

Hi there Peter, I've not been in touch for a while been off line. On looking through the old stuff, I spotted a mention of Brian Waugh, is it the Brian who lives in Biggar, my eldest daughter lives in Libberton,which is close by, maybe we could meet up the next time I am visiting ? Bye for now...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Lynda. Thanks for your . It's good to hear from you again. I think the easiest thing to do would be for me to Brian Waugh's address to you, then you'll be able to contact him and check where he lives and ask if he would like to meet you. So I'll send his address to you in a moment.

July 24th 201003:31:14 AM

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Edith Caulfield

Where are you from?

Born Edinburgh living Toronto since 1958

Comments

Just want to let Vince know that I loved his story re-the Dummies July 2010. I was also raised by a single Mom...my Dad left us in 1949 for what he thought was greener pastures. my sister Mom and myself lived in one room in 24 Castle Street we shared a kitchenette and bathroom with 2 other families, I went to St Mary's RC Primary and St Thomas Aquinas Secondary before leaving for Canada in 1958. We had next to nothing but as I have said many times my childhood was very happy my memories are so filled with simple things that meant so very much. Happiness can never be bought with money it is something that comes from the inside that can never be taken away from you. You are so right Vince it is not Rocket Science you just have to know what is truly important in this life.

albert /lynne replied 8 years ago

spot on edith happy days in the 50s no money but very happy

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Edith: Thanks for posting your memories about growing up in Edinburgh. I've now passed them on to Vince. I expect he will be pleased to read them.

July 23rd 201009:22:42 PM

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Moira Clarke

Where are you from?

Stokesley North Yorkshire

Comments

Hello.
I keep remembering snippets of Edinburgh life in the 50s and 60s!
We lived in Fountainbridge... almost next door to the Palladium, and straight across the road from St. Cuthbert's ( the Store!) My Mum used to work at Mrs. Chalmers' sweetie shop which did a 'roaring trade' when there was a show at the Palladium. I wonder if anyone can help... My Dad and my Grandad( who lived next door) used to go , most nights , for a pint at a pub which was situated at the junction of Bread Street with Spittal Street. I'm sure that I remember it being called The Garrick, but when I asked last year in The Blue Blazer ( which I think WAS the pub in question) they said they had no recollection of it ever being called such a name. Can anyone help... or am I simply going mad!!??! e mail s2tillx@talktalk.net

Alan Raeburn Western Australia replied 8 years ago

i'm not 100% sure but i think the Garrick was either on or very near the corner of Spittal st because i used to play darts most Monday nights there around 1967-8 and also the plumber i served my time with,James H Walls, had a yard near the XRay clinic and also Chris Shevlane [Hearts Celtic & Hibs player], lived in the stair above the yard, i vaguely remember someone either falling or was pushed out of Shevlanes window when i was picking up some ladders for a job to do at the Kings Theatre but i cant remember the year,maybe someone might recall.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Moira. I've now received a reply to your question. Apparently 'The Blue Blazer' pub used to be called 'Clan Alpine Arms'. It was 'The Footlights' that used to be called 'The Garrick'.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Moira: Thanks for the message. I've now added it to the 'Fountainbridge Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site. I'll let you know if anybody sends me a reply.

July 22nd 201003:00:02 PM

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Terry McGuire

Where are you from?

Coventry

Comments

Re Saughton House,my wife, maiden name, Jean Moncur, moved from Duddingston House to the new Government Buildings with the Scottish Dental Estimates Board. It was said to be designed as a hospital in case of national emergencies.

July 21st 201012:01:12 PM

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John Brydon Henderson

Where are you from?

Perth Australia

Comments

Born in Leith,lived in 11Brickwork close 50-57,

July 19th 201006:24:26 PM

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Walter Anderson

Where are you from?

Leith Edinburgh

Comments

Lived all my life in leith, worked in Henry Robbs as electrical foreman until they shut us down in 1984. Moving down to Windsor to be with my daughter and grandchildren

July 16th 201001:09:50 AM

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Alistair Rankine

Where are you from?

Langwarrin Australia

Comments

Does anyone know Cathie Greenan (nee Rankine) Ruby Rankine Margaret Rankine (married names unknown. They emigrated to Canada in the 50's Father John mother Isa would really like to catch up my is ferret09@bigpond.net.au

July 14th 201010:09:45 AM

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pamela cunningham ( mothers maiden name was Harper )

Where are you from?

Rosyth

Comments

My grandad use to work on the queen margaret ferry boat, i used to enjoy my mum ( joyce harper ) telling me all the stories from her days as a Ferry lass.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Pamela: Thanks for your comments. If you ever feel like ing me amy of the stories you were told about the ferry, so that I can add them to the EdinPhoto web site, please do that. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

July 13th 201002:23:49 AM

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jim woolard

Where are you from?

melbourne australia ex granton medway edinburgh

Comments

great site peter ,keep up the good work.

July 10th 201005:25:50 PM

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Colin Birrell

Where are you from?

Sherwood Park Alberta

Comments

Forgot to put my e-mail address down. dudenjill@hotmail.com

July 10th 201005:20:10 PM

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Colin Birrell

Where are you from?

Sherwood Park Alberta Canada

Comments

I am looking for Ellwoods and Corkhills. I am guessing that the Ellwoods would be in Glasgow and Edinburgh area and the Corkhills in England. I have a couple of pictures of Clarice Ellwood mother of Marjory and sister of Ivy. My father tried to hunt down Marjory in Glasgow many years ago but never found her. If anyone could help in the search I would be gratefull. They were his cousins. This site is absoloutley the best I have seen in a while.

July 6th 201011:08:40 PM

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alan

Where are you from?

falkirk

Comments

does any one mind agnes mercer renton who lived at34 rankeillor st in1960

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Alan: I've now added your message to this page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might find it there and send a reply. "Searching for People - Dumbiedykes and Southside". I'll post another reply in the guest book if I hear from anybody.

July 3rd 201009:56:58 PM

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Carol Voller

Where are you from?

Hampshire

Comments

I was looking for a Robert Croal who came from Edinburgh, who had a bakery, probably died around 1955, he is related to my ex husband but i am doing the family tree for my sons. He may be related to Edward or Robert Wyper who died about 1950 in Portsmouth.

June 28th 201006:50:42 PM

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robert williamson (eddie)

Where are you from?

pickering ontario canada

Comments

looking at the home page the pic. of the bus 101 brought back memories
i drove it a few times but ido not remember being followed by another bus
it might of been my lead foot

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hi Eddie: It's good to hear from you again. I've now added your comments to the page with the other recollections of bus 101 on Route 1, on the EdinPhoto web site.

June 28th 201004:37:03 PM

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lou

Where are you from?

USA

Comments

This is a beautiful and creative work. Idea of sharing these beautiful pictures is wonderful.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Lou. Thanks for your comments. However, I have edited your posting because I am attempting to keep my web site non-commercial, so do not feel it appropriate to include any andvertisements amongst the guest book entries.

June 27th 201003:07:46 PM

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Mike Headspeath

Where are you from?

Originally Edinburgh (Drylaw)

Comments

I recieved an e mail from my cousin in Tawoomba Australia and she pointed out the my brother Alan Headspeath was mentioned in the photograph taken ar Flora Stevensons in Edinburgh 1954. I have examined the Photo and I can confirm without hesitation that the boy on firtst left bottom row is definately alan. I myself went to Ainsley Park several years later.

Jean Costain (nee Gordon) replied 8 years ago

Hi Mike, are you related to Margaret Headspeath,she was in my class at Ainslie Park.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Mike. Thanks for your confirmation that Alan Headspeath is in the Flora Stevenson School class photo. I've now added your commments to the page on the EdinPhoto web site that includes that photo.

June 26th 201001:56:43 PM

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Jean Thewlis

Where are you from?

Glasgow

Comments

My fraternal grandmother lived in Edinburgh in St. Leonards bank, opp Jeannie Deans Cottage. I was searching the net to find out about said cottage and came across your excellent site. One of the contributors-Jack Craig mentioned that his father owned the house in a photo (opp. Jeannie Dean's cottage. That house was also owned by my Great Auntie Jenny (Craig) so I am assuming that Jack Craig must be some kind of distant relation. We had many happy holidays there. I wondered if there was any way I could get in touch with Jack Craig, or at least add to your site and hope that he sees my contribution. Are either of these options a possibility? Look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Jean. Thanks for your message. I've now tidied up the Jeanie Deans' pages on the EdinPhoto web site, and have added your comments to one of these pages. If you'd like to send an to me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk), I'll pass on Jack Craig's address to you.

June 24th 201008:54:35 PM

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j hart

Where are you from?

glasgow

Comments

forgot to add address for information on the costigane family

jackie.c.h@hotmail.co.uk

June 24th 201008:52:43 PM

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j hart

Where are you from?

glasgow

Comments

looking for information about the costigane family from bridgeton glasgow fathers name was joesph 2 daughter 1 annie 2 agnus son joesph

June 24th 201001:39:09 AM

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Sandra Smith

Where are you from?

Sydney Australia

Comments

Wondering if anyone remembers John Connolly who lived 30 Royston Mains Crescent Edinburgh around 1952.
My is canonga@bigpond.net.au

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Sandra: I've now added your request above to the 'Royston Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that somebody might find it there and send a reply. I'll let you know if that happens.

June 23rd 201010:51:08 PM

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Ron Irvine

Where are you from?

Kingston, Ontrio Canada

Comments

My Grandfather was Edward Ilingworth. There are a number of hs prints on the architectre of Edinburgh in the Ediburgh rom - or so I have been told. He was producing Autochromes in te 1900,s

June 22nd 201010:27:42 PM

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may morris (nee Lunn)

Where are you from?

Brought up in Edinburgh but now live in Dunoon, Argyll.

Comments

Just found out about Edinphoto. I was born 1943 and lived in Arthur Street for 12 years before moving to Bristo Street then Gilmerton Dykes. Would love to see lots more photos of Arthur Street and also James Clark School (Jimmy's) where I went to from 1955 - 1958.

Hazel Sharp[Shearer} replied 7 years ago

I used to live in South clerk street. went to Jimmy between 55/58 Mrs Hutchinson was our rego teacher 3c2a. hop to hear may have mermories to exchange,

June 22nd 201012:36:47 PM

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Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Newcastle (but brought up in Edinburgh)

Comments

These photographs of the children with polio in Challenger Lodge are very moving. I vividly remember the scare in the early 1950s. We were forbidden to swim in the baths for fear we might catch it. Thank goodness that Dr Salk's vaccine proved effective. By the way, I never read anything on this site from anyone who lived in Juniper Green! I suppose in those far off days it was more a village on the outskirts of Edinburgh rather than part of the big bad city!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Mike. Thanks for your comments. You mentioned Juniper Green. Perhaps, if you were to send me some of your own recollections of the area, I could add them to the web site, then that might encourage others to send in more memories.

June 21st 201005:54:10 PM

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Roz Cole

Where are you from?

West Dorset, England

Comments

The information about Reginald Phillimore on this site is very useful; he is a fascinating postcard artist and, from the picture shown, has great talent outside that field.

A kind dealer once photocopied me a list of RPP postcards covering numbers 1 to 658 (note that RPP doubled up on some numbers) and 42 cards unidentified by number. I should be interested to know the source of the list. All I know is that, in a section (?chapter) entitled 'Artists' they cover pages 75 - 81 from what looks like quite a thick book.

Any other Phillimore admirers and postcard collectors out there?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hello again Roz. The two publications that I mentioned in my first reply, a moment ago, are titled: (1) Catalogue of Phillimore Postcards (168 pages) and (2) Drawings by R P Philliimore of Fawside (225 pages).

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Roz: I don't know which book your Phillimore extract was taken from. However, there are two publications may be of interest to you. They are both dedicated to the postcards and work of R P Phillimore. Both are published by Donald E Beets of Letchworth, England. If you'd like me to send you Donald's address, please send an requesting it to me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk).

June 20th 201007:08:03 PM

What is your name?

sam casey

Where are you from?

markham ontario canada

Comments

i lived at 48 ferry road ave does anyone remember me ?

June 17th 201003:15:49 PM

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Michael Slattery

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

I lived at 5 Kier Street from 1946 to 1958 - what an experience which was never matched by our family's move to to The Inch! I remember Mary Wallace's wee shop where you could buy a penny Vantas and where we might be sent to get some bread or margarine when supplies had run out.Mary always seemed to have just sat down to her tea when I'd come in for the messages! I mind being send down the vennel steps to Maggie's chip shop to get chip suppers - always with the warning from Mum,"Tell her I don't want reheats!"
I had glove puppets and used to write plays and perform them with Rosemary McKinley at No 9;the performances were in the "area" in a wooden theatre Rosemary's father,Rab,built for us.My godmother was Rosie Gaffney who lived with her old mother at No5,in the flat below us;we were a piping & dancing family and Dad would often have us practice in the lobby.Can you picture it? -3 pipers & 6 or 7 dancers bouncing up and down and gi'in' it laldy till Rosie banged on her ceiling with a broom.Perhaps she wasn't fond of piping and dancing! On the other side of the Flodden Wall,of course,were the young gentleman of Heriot's School.I'm not sure whether the Wall was keeping them in or us out!

nancy abbott previously gilchrist replied 8 years ago

the name mrs wallace brought back so many memories I had to just write to you. I lived in the same block of flats at no 14 heriot place and mrs wallace and her sister in law i think it was had the shop. She always seemed to be open and as often was the case would be eating or drinking tea when my mother would send me there. I can remember it being tiny and dark but so much in the place! as a kid i remember playing in the back green where we would play chase all along the walls and on the old garages. I also remember one year at guy fox we were very bad and broke into a place that was called "stories" i think,and getting all the old furniture for our bonfire. Mind you we all got caught by the police and got a thrashing from both them and our mothers. those were the days!

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

HI Michael: Thanks for your memoreis. I've now added them to the 'Keir Street Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, along with a link to a photo of the Keir family piping and dancing in The Meadows.

June 12th 201001:59:37 PM

What is your name?

Jim Robertson

Where are you from?

Ex Dumbiedykes Rd, now Berlin, Germany

Comments

This is a bit of a long shot, but i hope someone will recognize the name. I am looking for information on an ex W11 Soldier (Royal Scots Regiment) Dunkirk Surviver,Born in the Dumbiedykes, his name was Thomas Ferguson, He past away in 1971.Does anyone remember him. Any information would be a great help.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Jim: I've now added your request for info about Thomas Ferguson to the 'Dumbiedykes - Searching for Poeple' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might find it there and send a reply.

June 11th 201006:47:19 PM

What is your name?

Barbara Windham

Where are you from?

Collinsville,MS

Comments

I have a group of old photos,i would like to know something about them. they are double photos on very hard broad,they have underwood & underwood plublishers on one ene with the words under them new york london toronto-canadia ottawa-kansas,on the other end it writing. And at the bottom of the pictures they tell aboy the photo,it says, LINDERHOL THE HOME OF AN ARTIST KING (ludwing II).BAVARIAN ALPS.GERMANY. Copy 1889 or 1888 hard to read,i have several differant ones.my e-mail is b_windham09@comcast.net. my phone # is (601) 282-5139

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Barbara: Your photos are what's known as 'stereo views'. If viewed through a stereo viewer, one eye looks at each picture and the result appears to be 3D. You can find out more about these if you have a look at this web site: www.worldofstereoviews.com

June 10th 201007:41:11 PM

What is your name?

margaret bond(neemason)

Where are you from?

essex

Comments

i waridges born in 2 freer street my mum and dad were james and janet mason. My auntie was called isa crosbie who was married to jimmy and they had a son called thomas they lived in fountainbrdge. My uncle Tam(mason) also lived with them and worked in the brewery in fountainbrdge for years. I fondly remember visiting them over the years during the sIxties and seventies with my sister Irene(who was incidently named after my mums good friend Irene Docherty. We moved away in 1965 but my dad still talks about fountainbridge as if it were yesterday and his fond memories of being a lad and the nights out the wash house and mine of watching the dray horses pulling their loads down fountainbridge from my Auntie Isa's window looking onto fountainbridge and had a view of Grove Street. My uncle Jock would sit at that window all the time when he was not working, he was my Auntie Isa's brother. If anyone knew any of these people I would really like to here more about them. I also know that my dad spent some time ina borstal in the 50's and did not do national service like his brother Alan. Anyway enough bletherin(as my old mum would say) love to hear from anyone who knew them

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your message. I've now added a note to the 'Fountainbridge Recollections' page on the EduinPhoto web site, asking if anybody remembers any of the prople that you mention. Can you me (peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) to let me know your address? Then, if anyone sends me a message for you, I'll be able to pass it on to you. Thank you.

June 10th 201011:11:47 AM

What is your name?

sarahjane tait

Where are you from?

glasgow

Comments

i have a golden spoon that is from this exibition in 1911 ! wondering if any one could help me find out more about it e-mail is sarah_luvs_larsson@hotmail.com thank you all xx

June 7th 201004:46:03 PM

What is your name?

Lesley Gopsill

Where are you from?

Leicester

Comments

I'm sorry I forgot my E.mail address is l.gopsill@btinternet.com

June 7th 201004:40:35 PM

What is your name?

Lesley Gopsill

Where are you from?

Leicester,England

Comments

I have just bought a photo of very lovely lady in an evening gown and diamonds. I think it is Edwardian and on white glass. It is overpainted in watercolour.Do you know how I could find out anything more about it other than it has Langfier in the righthand bottom corner. Thanks for your time.

June 6th 201003:32:50 PM

What is your name?

Peter Brown

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Great to read all those familiar names on your website. I used to run QED Couriers but I am now on the Isle of Barra starting a new distillery.

peterbrown@barradistillery.co.uk

Just a thought, but maybe you could include J S Marr & Eastern Photocolour to your site? And what about David Paterson in Polwarth Terrace?

All the best!
Peter

Joan Kingsland Dunn replied 8 years ago

I am originally from Edinburgh and live in the US. I see you are on the Isle of Barra, and wondered if you know the Donnie MacLean family? My aunt, Josie Pelosi married Donnie and they had a child named Angus. I visited them in Barra in the 70's and was with her when she died at home in her croft. How I remember the local people coming to the house; her wake; the funeral; and of course the family. If you do know Donnie, would you mind sharing my address please? Good luck in your business, Barra is a beautiful place.NN09

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hello again, Peter. If you try putting the photographers' names that you mention into the search filed on the EdinPhoto home page, it should come up with links to some pages to look at. There are just brief references on the site to JS Marr and Eastern Photocolour but you should be able to find lots of info about Trevor Yerbury and the history of the Yerbury family's photographic business.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Peter. Thanks for your message and comment. I would be happy to add more info about the photographers and companies that you mention if there is anything that you would particularly like me to add to the site. To date, I have concentrated in trying to discover nore about the photographers up to 1940, rather than the more recent photographers and photographic companies.

Peter Brown replied 9 years ago

Another photographer I didn't see on the list was Trevor Yerbury. Peter

June 6th 201010:49:50 AM

What is your name?

Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I remember the Berkley in Lothian Road. In the late 50s/early 60s it was a pub next door to the Caley cinema and underground. On Fridays and Saturdays it was full of American servicemen from the spy base at Kirknewton. Don't know when it closed.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Mike. Thanks for your reply about 'The Berkley' in Lothian Road. I've now added your reply as 'Recollections 61' in the Recollections page for Edinburgh Clubs and Discos on the EdinPhoto web site. I've als sent an to Kenny Bell to let him know about your comments.

June 5th 201009:10:44 PM

What is your name?

robert pentland

Where are you from?

paisley renfrewshire scotland

Comments

my father david pentland born 1904 in paisley mother alice father david wife mary adams born 1905 maiden name adams i am the youngest of 10 children born 1946 we have relatives in kearney nj my fathers sisters children

June 1st 201008:52:11 PM

What is your name?

Mary Frances Hentschel mfsh429@yahoo.com

Where are you from?

Hastings, Michigan USA

Comments

My dear grandmother Frances Hiller was born 1891, at Bristo St. Her mom was a Paterson, and her father John Paterson an engraver. This is a wonderful site in many ways as it gives a view that my ancestors possible saw, earlier. I hope to visit Edinburgh next year.

June 1st 201011:36:43 AM

What is your name?

george orr

Where are you from?

moredun

Comments

i was born in moredun,then i moved to gracemount.i am now 62 years old.and live in the inch.

May 26th 201005:39:16 AM

What is your name?

Margaret johnston nee Slattery

Where are you from?

St marys nsw Australia

Comments

Hi my parents moved from dundee street to Keir st in 1945 there were five children then mum had four more we moved to the inch in 1958.I have many happy memories of living there and remember Mary Wallaces shop and Maggies chip shop i attended st ignatius school then st thomas of aquins until 1955 .this site is fantastic I have seen many names and places that I reember

Cathie (nee Cormack) Luppino replied 7 years ago

Margaret Slattery and Isobel O'Neill! Hello from Pennsylvania, USA. I wonder if you remember me? I remember both of you! I belonged 25 Grassmarket "The Pend" not far from the bottom of the Vennel steps. I recently discovered this website and have enjoyed reading so many memories from former students of St. Ignatius and St. Thomas'. I have the photo of St. Thomas' Choir with Miss Hannavy, also one of our St. Ignatius class photos. So many of our classmates. Agnes McPartlin, Agnes Narrie, Helen McManus, Mary Pelosi,Ellen Meechan, James Conway, Robert Hay, Michael Flynn, to name a few. Remember Tommy Grant's, next to Maggie Tommaso's Chip shop? Got the Fish Suppers in Maggie's, the Vantas in Tommy Grant's, rolls from Archie Fairley's, Ice Cream from Gerry's, the briquets from Effie's, the Edinburgh Evening News from the man we called "Glesgi" who would shout all the way down the Grassmarket "Dispatch or News!!! My Granny would give me a couple of pennies to catch up with him to get the paper. Do you remember Nancy Greenan, Nada Meringi? Isobel, you mentioned Mr. Power, remember we all thought he was great. I could go on and on, but I'll save some for next time. Margaret, there was a lad in my sister's class called Gerald Slattery, I believe he was your brother? (She has a class photo from St. Ignatius). Isobel, did you know Maureen Lugton from Holy Cross? My younger sister saw her quite recently in Edinburgh. Are you on the East Coast of Canada? I noticed you posted your messages quite some time ago. Hope you get this. Cathie

margaret Johnston nee Slattery replied 9 years ago

hello isobel i think I remember you too i left st Ignatius in 52 and went to holy cross i prep then transferred to St thomas left in 1955 Emigrated to australia with my husband and two daughters in 1967 loive in St marys in NsW school photos are on this site you might be in them

Isobel Werner replied 9 years ago

I think I remember you Margaret. My maiden name is O'Neill and I lived at King's Stables Road, went to St. Ignatius and then to "41" Mr. Powers class and then went on to Holy Cross. Emigrated to Canada in 1959. My older brother George lives in Perth,WA, have visited him and enjoyed Oz

May 23rd 201011:50:18 AM

What is your name?

Mrs Sharon Robertson and Master Thomas Robertson

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

i was intrigued by your website as being an Edinburghonian eg lived in edinburgh all my life am very interested in olde pictures and of history very much so i chose to show my youngest son your photos of olde to show him what it was like before he and i were born thank you for your delightful photos and of scottish history i'm interested in photography myself and love to take pictures of my family and old buildings etc .

May 21st 201002:54:01 PM

What is your name?

Tim Sargeant

Where are you from?

Goudhurst Kent

Comments

We are trying to find out what happened to the Laing family of Craigour and Edmonston Mains farms. They seem to disappear around the mid 1800s. There are several Laings in Newton churchyard but we are interested in one David Laing who went to Jamaica and had a plantatation there returning to UK in 1800 and died London 21st Sept 1800. This Laing family had several children; Mary Ann, Janet, John, (born Jamaica c1798) and David, b 27th Sept 1800 at London or Craigour? Mary Ann married a doctor Reeder and went to USA but returned and died in London. Janet, possibly died young. David,(jnr) became a Reverend, (vicar CofE) and was well-known and responsible for the building of Holy Trinity church Haverstock Hill London, also died London, buried Highgate Cemetery. But John is the one we are really interested in; b Kingston Jamaica c1798 married Lydia Whiteford (Whitefoord??- daughter of Captain W Bailey??) They had one daughter Adelaide Gardiner Laing who died in infancy, and another, Caroline Isabella, who married Admiral Sir Joseph Nias ( who was twice her age!) Lydia died at Tunbridge Wells Kent. John Laing had a son by one Elizabeth Sarah Humphries in 1857 but later married again to Marian Sarah Turrell, daughter of Edmund Turrell. John Laing died in Brighton Sussex and is buried with his first wife and infant daughter at Horton Bucks. Does anyone have any information on this family of Laings? Or knowledge of any descendants from Craigour or Edmonstone Mains? We recently visited the area, now much changed from what it would have been like then! Many Thanks.(Tim@permanden.co.uk)

May 20th 201011:25:36 PM

What is your name?

Eddie Connolly

Where are you from?

Ireland

Comments

I really enjoyed your site, as i was a trainee at the Dolphin in May 1957 i find your photos very interesting. Keep up the good work.

May 16th 201010:23:16 PM

What is your name?

Donna-Marie Blues

Where are you from?

Niddrie

Comments

Im glad that ive came across this page as just reading some of the home page brings back memories I use to stay in Wauchope Crescent and at one point Ian,Annmarie,Lorna and Donna stayed across the rd fi us,I was one of Donna's friends we hv just no long got bk in touch,I have great mems of Craigmillar primary School and the Venchie THOSE WERE THE DAYS anyone like to get in touch will get me on Facebook.

dave mckinlay NZ replied 9 years ago

Donna,thank's for the reply, Charlie seems to ring a bell. I would say he would have been about 16, 3 or 4 years older than me. Very popular with the boys,and being blind was never a handicap to him . I have fond memories of him and being your grandads cousin puts me in around that age group, I am 72 next month. I lived in Bingham and went to Niddrie Marchall so I would see a lot of him going and coming from school.Regards Dave

Donna marie Blues replied 9 years ago

hi there Dave,just read ur reply ive done a wee bit of research with my dad and the only ones that we can think of that were blind in the family were a Charlie Blues and Jenny Blues,but not sure what age they wld have been at that time.Charlie was my grandads cousin my grandad stayed in the terrace the stair before u came to the tunnel.

dave mckinlay NZ replied 9 years ago

Hi Donna, just looking at your name Blues. I recall in my early teenage years 1953-55 there was a blind lad a few years older than me just can't remember his first name but I would run into him around the tunnel area between Niddrie and Bingham, for a guy that was blind what a great personality he had, always a big smile and willing to have a chat. I remember one winter someone had a big sheet of roof iron and half a doz or so would get on it and slide down the bank and the guys always waited until he got on and they would look after him, Would he have been a relation of yours Regards Dave

May 16th 201004:46:28 PM

What is your name?

Peter Sellar/ peter_sellar@yahoo.com

Where are you from?

Mississauga, ONtario, Canada

Comments

I saw many entries from old Lleithers and if they have not already surfed in there is a great site by webmaster John Stewart called leithmemories .uk, it's a haven for anyone who grew up in Leith

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Peter: I agree with your coments about John Stewart's 'Leith Memories' site. The address of the site is, in fact, www.oldleither.com

May 16th 201004:02:53 PM

What is your name?

Peter Sellar/ peter_sellar@yahoo.com

Where are you from?

Mississauga, ONtario, Canada

Comments

Loved your site it covers Auld Reekie with abandon, especially Ne Lane, Newhaven where I lived for a few years. Still wading my way through the site and enjoying it immensely

May 15th 201010:51:15 AM

What is your name?

Tom Traynor

Where are you from?

london

Comments

I was an evacuee in middleton house during ww2 my sister and brother
were placed in middleton camp. this was a collection of huts put up in the grounds.

donald campbell veale replied 9 years ago

My Brother Tom and I were sent to Middleton Camp at the end of the war. We spent most of the war in Pluscarden NrElgin slaveing on a farm from the age of seven. you are thefirst contact I have seen from the Camp. I was there when the Head topped himself. Love to know why? Donald

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Tom: Thanks for your recollections. I've now added your comments to the Middleton House page on the EdinPhoto web site. Perhaps some of the others who were evacuated to Middleton House or Middleton Camp may read your recollections there and send in some of their own recollections.

May 13th 201011:24:48 PM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

For Rob Sinclair & fellow ex minors of the Saturday morning "get rid of your kids for the morning" club. The ABC cinemas all had ABC minor's Clubs I attended either the Ritz or The Regent (depending on the serial showing (my all time fvourite was The Perple Monster).

I remember the song like this "we are the boys & girls all known as the minors of the ABC & every Saturday all line up to see the films & shows & shout about with glee" - any other people remember it differently or what ? We would all march like we sodgers !

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi: Thanks for sending your memories of the ABC Minors' Clubs. I've now added your memories to the 'Edinburgh Cinemas' page in the 'Recollections' section of the edinPhoto web site, so that more people will be able to read them there.

May 9th 201001:03:46 PM

What is your name?

Sheila Fraser (nee Black)

Where are you from?

Bathgate

Comments

I have been givien my granmothers diaries from 1970 - 1974 when she died.
Every thursday the is an entry S/B, which I think might be a pub. she goes there for lunch. With entrys ' S/B very quite, home at 1.45' or S/B very enjoyable. This will be in walking distantance of 172 Great Junction street.

if you wnat to know what the weather was like on a particullr day at the time I can tell you - she comments ont eh wather every day and sometimes twice a day.

sheilafraser@btinterent.com

Maureen Sever replied 8 years ago

Hi Sheila : the S/B seems more likely to me to be "Stockbridge" especially when your Grandmother mentions Hamilton Place and St.Stephen's Street

Sheila Fraser replied 9 years ago

Thansk for your responces to what S/B might be. I re read the diarys today thinking of your suggestions and I have a few more clues i.e. felt unwell when I got of the bus after S/B - so it was a bus ride away W (willie her husband) goes to St stevenson street 3 times on a Thursday to get the bow for his violin fixed. - this is in stock bridge (could this be S/B) W had an accident on the way to S/B in ham pl - could this be hamilton place at Stockbridge. Stoped at T/L (which I think is the trafalgar lounge)for toilet on way back form S/B there is also the mention of the Raeburn Lounge any futher comments welcome

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hello again Sheila. John Stewart, who suggested that S/B might have stood for 'Salvation Army/Bangour Road says his mother, who is still alive, aged 102, used to go there for lunch. If you can me (at peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk) and tell me your grandmother's name, I'll pass it on to John, then he can ask his mother if she recognises it.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Sheila. I've now had a few replies to the question that you asked about 'S/B'. I've added the replies to the 'Leith Pubs'page in the EdinPhoto web site, but it now seems most likely that 'S/B' would not have been a pub. The most likely suggestions seem to me to be that it would have stood for the Sally i.e. 'Salvation Army/Bangour Road' (or possibly for 'Store Boardroom' on the corner of Great Junction Street and Cables Wynd.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Sheila. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the 'Leith Pubs' page in the 'Edinburgh Recollections' section of the web site in the hope that somebody might be able to suggest what S/B might stand for. If I get a reply from anybody, I'll let you know.

May 7th 201012:23:37 AM

What is your name?

Rik Douglas. : rik.1986@live.com

Where are you from?

Aberdeen

Comments

now I know. I have a cropped cabinet card by a photographer on this site (R. Brown). so it's Edinburgh.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rik1986/4444643484/in/set-72157623430584965/?addedcomment=1#comment72157624007904112

May 6th 201012:55:56 PM

What is your name?

Lesley Telford

Where are you from?

Portobello/Joppa, Edinburgh

Comments

I was surprised and quite excited to see the post from Patricia MacDonald nee Thomson in the Portobello of the '50's recollections (no. 19). I remember her youngest brother Kenneth from Portobello High School before he moved to Forresters. Kenny used to come down from Bingham and then from Westerhails when they moved, to Joppa to visit myself and a friend Colin every Wednesday, until Stephen shopped him to his mum and he got kept in for a month :-). I recently met up again with Ken by complete accident who is living now in Glasgow, we had some good catch up conversations. It was good to read Patricia's comments.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Lesley: Thanks for your message. Unfortunately I don't know how you might be able to contact Patricia McDonald. I don't have her address. Patricia left a message in the EdinPhoto guest book, but did not leave her address. Sorry about that.

May 5th 201003:56:03 PM

What is your name?

elizabeth brownlie ms shaw

Where are you from?

niddrie mians terace number 50

Comments

i was born 1956 i lived at thi house untill i was 16 then i moved out to have my first born alex then i moved out with my partner to wauchope road then to livingston then to australia niddrie mill primaryiwet to niddrie marischal high schoolileft achool in 1969 the rest is history.

May 3rd 201002:19:14 PM

What is your name?

Iain McMahon (Iain Mac)

Where are you from?

Leith Lorne Street/Prince Regent St

Comments

Hi Peter just like to say hi a wee while since i said how are you going just letting you know i am still around hope you enjoyed your late Christ, P may see you in 2 years ,from qld aust.from and Old Leither.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Iain. Thanks for your message. I've received quite a few messages recently from people who used to live in Leith and are now living in Australia!

May 2nd 201006:13:03 PM

What is your name?

mitch durst

Where are you from?

West Virginia

Comments

In an estate sale I purchased an print with seal giving A. W. Elson & Co Boston Carbon Photograph. Building on estate had "stuff" from 1932 era based on bicentennial George Warshington prints also found there. The Elson print/Carbon Photograph shows a group of Indians on shore looking at ships entering a harbor (Mayflower?).
Questions:
1. Is this a known product of Elson Company?
2. Recommendations on clean up/restore services in D.C. suburban MD/VA area (major city close to WV). Lots of "dirt" on glass and frame (38"x31"), otherwise looks "Ok" to novice like me.
3. Suggestions on appraisal services and or potential value..
Thanks.... Mr. Durst.... mitchdurst@gmail.com

May 1st 201008:58:04 PM

What is your name?

John Longmuir

Where are you from?

Winnipeg

Comments

Forgot to add my E Mail address:
longmuir@mts.net

May 1st 201008:49:18 PM

What is your name?

John Longmuir

Where are you from?

Winnipeg Canada

Comments

I lived at 12 Hay Rd ,Niddrie, from1942-1968
1968 to present Winnipeg Canada.
Hope I can make contact or receive information on Winnie Moore and Wilma Anderson who both lived at the top end of Hay Ave.
Look forward to any reply.

John Longmuir replied 9 years ago

Hi Meg Nice to hear from you again, Meg would you mind forwarding your E Mail address since I prefer to usea proprietary system rather than an open architecture. You are correct, it is going to be an expensive year having two weddings, sorry to hear that your marriage like mine and soooo many others did not work out. I met my wife in Edinburgh, her parents lived in Winnipso that is why we landed in Winnipeg. I now live with my companion (Timber) the dog! allways does what he is told,very forgiving and always loyal!!! I am looking forward to marions visit, she had three children, John, Gail, and Janice, John was only months old when Ian was tragically killed on the railroad. Like you I also miss Edinburgh, I relly like Winnipeg, but Edinburgh will always be home! Meg, hope you will consider send me your E Mail address, I can then send you pictures of Winnipeg and Edinburgh. All for now, and hope to hear from you again. John L

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

hi john, congrats to your two daughters getting married, expensive for you though. Who did you go around with when you were at school. I married a guy from hay avenue, im now divorced. did you marry a canadian girl. I miss edinburgh and wish i could go back. That will be nice for Marion to be with you for the weddings and christmas and new year. I dont remember if she had children of her own. give her and andrew my regards when you next talk to them. cheers for now Meg

John Longmuir replied 9 years ago

Hi Meg Nice to hear from you, I know that Andrew and Marion have writen to you. I also remember the same people that you have writen about, unfortunitly I cannot recall the many people I new since I left in 1968, a long time ago. I do recall And and Ella going out, to bad it did'nt work out as she really was a looker!! She is now in Canada,Toronto as I recall, I am in Winnipeg. I have two daughters, one grand son and a dog named Timber. Both daughters are getting married this year, Marion is comming for both weddings and will be stating over for Christmas and New Year. Will try and keep in touch, however should you prefer please contact me at longmuir@mts.net. All for now, wishing you all the best. John L

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

hi John i left a message for you in post a reply hope you can read it. regards Meg

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

Hi John i remember andrew and marion but not so much you. i lived at 41 nidrie mains drive and was freinds with martha stenhouse, jimmy burstow, james mckay and davy liston. my sister ella went out with your brother andrew. i dont know the girls you mentioned although i knew a few people in hay avenue. I have spoken with andrew and marion on here but they stopped writing. Andrew and jane live near my sister helen in gilmerton. if i can think of anything else to tell you about your search i will get back to you. bye for now Meg

April 29th 201004:36:53 AM

What is your name?

G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Thank you for reproducing the photograph of the wee sweetie shop (well, the roof really) at the top of Leith Street, I seeI was mistaken as it wasn't opposite Millet's but opposite Rutherfords.

Also in reply to Trisha McDonald & Rankin's fruit & vegetable shops. I would respectfully ask her to read what I wrote again. I did not say or imply that their produce was inferior - I said average, & it was average in comparison to the "quality" greengrocers I mentioned.

I quote - Re Rankins': I only remember two branches, the large branch at the West End and the smaller one at the 'clock roundabout' at the top of The Walk. Neither was considered 'quality' like Jamieson's, Jenner's or Forsyth's. They were just your average fruit & veggie shops."

Christine Muir replied 9 years ago

I remember a branch of Rankins in Duke Street, especially the smell of fresh flowers - lovely. Our fruit and veg were delivered by Mr Hammersley, with his horse and cart, right to the door. The pony was a bit crabbit, though - he bit me once!

April 26th 201009:26:56 PM

What is your name?

Alan Raeburn

Where are you from?

Australia

Comments

Does anyone have an old photo of the Boys Home in Ponton St Tollcross.i have just recently found out that my Dad was sent there when his Dad was killed at Gallipoli and his Mum collapsed and died of a brain tumour at the picture house in Abbeyhill somewhere.My Grans name was Bridgett Ann Raeburn nee McLauchlan,my Grandads name was John Raeburn,my Dads name was John Forman Raeburn and my MAMMY'S name was Mary Raeburn nee Smith Pert and she died 1976,Dad was a plumber till he died in 1980. My cousin Alex Lawson has just been to Gallipoli and found our Grandads gravesite. Alex was brought up in Saughton and he is 68 now.I was brought up at 5 West Pilton Crossway sharing a stair with the familys, Watters,Dowie,Downie,Goudie and Burns. I had 2 brothers,Ian & Kenny both deceased, 2 Sisters, Eileen & Evelyn both well and living in Morecambe thank god.If you know any of us please contact me, thanks Peter Stubbs for an incredible website. hiboz@bigpond.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Alan: Thanks for the message that you posted in the guestbook, and thanks for the photos that you sent to me. If anybody would like to see a few photos from Alan that I recently added to the web site, please open page www.edinphoto.org.uk, then key "alan raeburn" into the search field and follow the links.

April 25th 201009:30:08 PM

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Alan Raeburn

Where are you from?

Australia

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i'm looking for a Marie McIvor[maiden name].Marie lived at 10 Montague St Newington? Marie has a younger brother called Alex.i believe she now lives in Penicuik.i have no idea if she married.my is hiboz@bigpond.com

April 24th 201005:31:47 PM

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Avril Finlayson Smith

Where are you from?

Bendigo Australia

Comments

Sorry Peter that I missed out one name in the back row
of the Royston School Picture it is Billy Poole.
Many Thanks,
Avril.

millie o'neil replied 9 years ago

i looked at the photo'of Broomlee in West Linton ,i spent the war years in that evacuation camp with 200 other kids,we were from 5 yrs old to 12 i believe and it has many memories for me ,imagine a little lass of 6 sent away for the war years was lonely at first but i have very good memories of it all...

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Avril. Thanks for letting me know. I've now added Billy Pool's name to the page on the web site.

April 23rd 201001:13:04 PM

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Allan Wonnacott. ahwonnacott@bluetonder.co.uk

Where are you from?

Leith

Comments

Great site brings back lots of memories, well done

April 23rd 201002:32:03 AM

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Drew Murray

Where are you from?

Hamilton Scotland

Comments

Incredible archive of the visual history of the town. Well done!

April 22nd 201007:33:37 AM

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Paula

Where are you from?

Ohio, USA

Comments

During WWII, my Dad visited Edinburgh while on leave from the airbase in Ipswich..He and a friend found a family-run bakery on Princes Street. The owner took them in to her home and treated them like family. Does anyone have any knowledge of this establishment?

Sandy Cameron replied 9 years ago

I can only think of Mackies as the Princes Street bakery.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Paula. I've now added your message to the 'Shops' page on the EdinPhoto web site in the hope that more people might find it there. If you send your address to me, I'll make sure I pass on any messages to you, if I receive any. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

April 21st 201006:54:30 PM

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Margaret (Archibald or Shiels)

Where are you from?

Livingston. West Lothian

Comments

I lived at 78 The Pleasance directly across from the bottom of Adam Street from 1949 until 1960. We then moved to Gracemount. We lived with my grandparents, Robert and Maggie Boyd, their son William and daughter(my mum) Peggy plus my younger brother Billy. Our back green was the graveyard for the Quaker's church within the Little Theatre. The old church was used to store scenary for the theatre. The caretaker for the premises was Mr Mason. He lived with his wife and 3 boys, Alan, David and Kenneth in the caretaker's house. All the old gravestones were moved against the wall of the church which was at the top of Arthur Street. Across the road was Tommy's fish and chip shop in Ingliston Street. Inside the Little Theatre premises was a children's health clinic where mothers went to have their babies checked by the health visitors. I also went to a kindergarden in another part but my mum took me out because the lady in charge chased me with a broom.
My family used to live at 11 Arthur Street before they went to live at The Pleasance. I went to Drummond Street Primary then next door was South Bridge Primary. The headmaster would stand inside as we marched in 2 by 2 to a military tune by Souza. When the queen was crowned in 1953 we all got a coronation mug and a packet of Merrills. We attended Sunday school at Lady Glenorchy's Church. The minister was Mr Gossip.
I am enjoying reminiscing and particularly remember when Leckie's coal lorry went through the wall and gates at the foot of Arthur Street. People came from everywhere with bags, basins, buckets or anything else they could get hold of to collect the spillage. Immediately to the left of the picture was a childrens swingpark. There could easily have been a tragedy that day. My gran's brother and his wife and family lived in Holyrood Square. He was Andrew Johnston, Mary his wife and they had two sons. Auntie Mary had her photo in the Edinburgh Evening News after they were told that the square was being demolished. I recall that she was quoted as saying "We are the last of the Mohicans". Auntie Mary was a widow by this time and she got a new lovely flat in the Canongate.

may morris (nee Lunn) replied 9 years ago

Hi Margaret, our family lived in 11 Arthur Street but don't seem to remember your name. I was born in 1943 and lived there till we moved to 50 Bristo Street. At No. 11 my granny and grandad lived on the ground floor in the lobby at the right and we lived 2 floors up at the back of the building overlooking the backgreens and the Little Theatre and the Quakers building was right opposite our windows. My auntie Maisie and uncle Wullie Hush stayed in the same lobby as us but they looked over to the street. My brother and me went to Drummond Street and South Bridge then I went to Jimmy's and my brother went to Boroughmuir. I remember when we used to play in the back greens and climb the big wall over to the Scotchie. I also remember going to the nursery which was just off Adam Street where the teacher used to bring her collie dog which stayed in her office. I used to play with Maureen McKail and Jeanette from over at No. 14 and remember we used to have little backgreen concerts. We went to the church at the top of Arthur Street on the corner of the Pleasance. Our sunday school teacher was always known as 'Auntie Jenny' to all the kids.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Margaret: Thanks for your message. I've now added your memories to one of the 'Dumbiedykes' pages and to the 'Coal Lorry Accident' page on the EdinPhoto web site. Please look at 'What's New?' for April 23 to find links to these pages. You are the first person to have told me about the old graveyard, and the fifteenth person to have written about the Leckie coal lorry accident!

April 19th 201010:15:54 PM

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G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Thanks to Lynda Maine for the name of the posh green grocer (Jamieson's) on Princes Street.

Re Rankins, I only remember 2 branches. The large branch at the west end & the smaller one at the clock roundabout at the top of the walk - neither were considered "quality" like Jamieson's, Jenner's or Forsyth's - just your average fruit & veggie shops.

What was the name of the tiny sweetie shop shoehorned in at the top of Greenside (Leith Street) on the corner of East Register Street situated under the Terrace opposite the Millets store ? I hope this description of the location makes sense to someone !

I only remember some of the shops on that side of the road, a couple of Tailor shops & Timothy White's the chemist. The other side were usually a bit bigger like Jerome's, Curry's at one time, the tea rooms, the ballroom/dance hall, etc. I love to see the photographs of these shops & streets - such memories.

MARGARET WILLIAMSON (HAY ) replied 7 years ago

hi to all in ans about rankins, there was one in home St,close to the cameo picture house,went there a few times,,, jolt in memory,it was between bairds the bootmaker,where I worked and the cameo,

Alistair Rankine replied 9 years ago

There was also a "Rankins" shop in Gorgie Rd (this was back in the late 40's early 50's)near the corner of McLeod street I think it was next door to McPhersons fishmongers, which I believe is still there.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Mention of the Rankins' shops around Edinburgh seems to have provoked a lot of memories. I've now added some of the replies below and a list of 16 Rankins' shops in Edinburgh to the 'Shops' page in the 'Recollections' part of the EdinPhoto web site. You should find a link to this page if you look in 'What's New?' on the EdinPhoto site for April 22, 2010.

trisha mcdonald replied 9 years ago

i spoke to my mum-in-law told her about your comment regarding the quality of rankins goods,her reply was jamiesons was very up market & not for the normal working class,there was a rankins shops, in elm row,baxters place,home street,& the west end,she never mentioned the one in rankeillor street,as mentioned by margaret goodchild,but i will check with mum-in-law

Margaret Goodchild, Welwyn, Herts. replied 9 years ago

Hi, There was a branch of Rankins in Clerk Street in the 1940s and early 50s. Just near the corner of Rankeillor Street. I remember being sent there when the war ended by my mother as she'd heard they had bananas! I had to queue up for them and actually had had to ask what they looked like as I was very young when I'd last seen one.

Terry McGuire replied 9 years ago

I can't remember the name of the sweetie shop, but before that it was Ritchies, the clockmakers, and the people responsible for setting the time on the clock in front of Register House

trisha mcdonald replied 9 years ago

re g.m rigg my mother-in-law worked for rankins in both "the top of leith walk & the west end for 35yrs,she would dispute the fact that the quality of the goods were not upto the standards of anywhere else,i know there was also a shop in tollcross,i will check with mum-in-law to see if there were any others.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi. Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the "Recollections - Central Edinburgh Shops" page on the EdinPhoto web site.

April 19th 201007:14:13 PM

What is your name?

angela stewart

Where are you from?

edinburgh

Comments

i have just been reading about the
thomas begbies collections, and noticed a reference to my grandmother, mrs sarah thomson. asking if she was still alive. sadly not, she passed away three years ago. i do not know if the photograph albums she had are still in the family possession or not. I wiil be researching further into this now though, having come to the realisation that thomas begbie was my great great grandfather. i didnt realise it was such a direct lineage. i knew we were related, but i thought it was distantly.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

HI Angela. The RCAHMS has a collection of Begbie photos in its archives in Edinburgh. You may already know about them. If you discover any more in your family collections I would certainly be interested to hear about them. - peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

April 17th 201007:59:31 PM

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lorna hanna

Where are you from?

innerleithen

Comments

my granny lived with her mum and 3 sisters and one brother in wardlaw terrace. my mum was born there in 1944. i just wondered if anyone remembered my granny she was named janet (jenny) cowan and her mum was isabella. i would love to hear from anyone who can help

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Lorna: Thanks for your message above. I've now added it to the 'Gorgie Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

April 15th 201009:23:42 AM

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Avril Finlayson Smith

Where are you from?

Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Comments

Just been reading John Clark's Recollection number 20.I'm sure I remember you John.I used to work in the Electrical department,where Mr. Ross was the manager,I just can't remember the chaps name who ran the other part upstairs where the musical stuff was,he was a tall chap blonde hair,we were downstairs in the basement.I did the pricing and tax of things from the invoices for hese departments.We had to go upstairs to a special room for all this.Again I cannot recollect the name of the lady in charge up there,but most of the buyers were terified of her,which was quite funny,she really was a lovely lady,but very much in charge,so didn't take any nonsense from anyone.For quite a while my desk used to be situated outside the lift doors,not an ideal place to work.
Eventually Mr. Ross managed to clear a spot for me in his tiny office.
A Mrs Boyle I thinks was in charge of the lighting department at that time,there was a Miss McClatchie worked at the other end irons and such like,can't remember the name of the lady who was in charge of this.
Wonder if John Clark remembers the chap back then at least one of them who was the Window Dresser Alan ? he was my brother's bestman.
As I am on about shops,I'd like to mention about Romanes & Pattersons
in Prince Street,my Dad was one of the Tailors there for over 25years,my aunt his sister was also one too there.Had another aunt who worked in
Aitken and Niven at the West End,sadly these places are all gone.
Thought also of Blyths up Lothian Road another great store all gone.
One other shop that I used to love going into at Toll Cross was the Pork Butcher called Grubers,it was a real joy to go into that shop,wonderful smell and everything looked good and what's more tasted quite delicious,makes my mouth water to think about it all.If anyone wants to contact me re the above,my is:-tmfs2@bigpond.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Avril: Thanks for your memories above. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Shops' page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site. I've also sent an to John Clark in CanadaA8NX to let him know about your message above.

April 12th 201001:25:08 PM

What is your name?

Isabel Hessler

Where are you from?

Midlothian

Comments

Born in Rosewell, now in my third age and writing, I was looking for some historical facts about Rosewell when I came across your site. Your photographs evoke such memories and I thank you.Isabel Hessler

April 12th 201010:47:31 AM

What is your name?

peter christians

Where are you from?

adelaide sth australia originally from leith

Comments

forgot address. islano1d@internode.on.net

April 11th 201001:36:58 PM

What is your name?

peter christians

Where are you from?

adelaide sth australia

Comments

I was also in Terry Dolans class.What about terry hickey brian cunningham. Mr Harris.

April 11th 201012:51:30 PM

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Margaret Burns (nee Douglas)

Where are you from?

Newcastle - NSW Australia

Comments

Came across this site by chance and was very interested in the 'Douglas' family of photographers and artists, etc. I'm hoping to be able to link this family tree with mine.

April 10th 201004:14:14 AM

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G M Rigg

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

Re Law & Forrest the grocer at the west end. I remember the shop but not the name. It was one of the shops that would now be called a gourmet deli or specialist shop. There was a fruit & vegetable shop on Prices Street (again I can't recall the name) it was by appointment to HRH the Queen or Queen Mother. They had some exotic stuff in their window that I had never eaten before (like fresh pineappples) but now would probably be in every supermarket anywhere. Not forgetting Forsyth's & Jenner's, the 2 best grocery departments in Edinburgh where just about anything could be bought. Such wonderful memories but you still can't beat Volvona & Corolla !

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi: Thanks for your comments. I've now added them to the 'Edinburgh Recollections - Shops' page on the EdinPhoto web site. To find this page, please click on the link in "What's New?" for today - April 10, 2010.

April 9th 201007:53:41 PM

What is your name?

patricia rand (nee TINNEY)

Where are you from?

prand1942@gmail.com

Comments

Hello again Peter,
I think your answer re Terance Dolan and his address (April 8) was sent off to Avril by mistake, could you please redirect, thanks for the trouble you took.......Patricia

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Pat. Sorry for sening the mesage about Terance Dolan (in response to the message that you posted in the guest book on April 5) to the wrong person. I've now sent the message to your address

April 9th 201010:28:44 AM

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George Watt

Where are you from?

Edinburgh ( Enail ) merlin7146@sky.com

Comments

Iremembergoing into Jerome's The photographer to have my passport photo taken for the school cruise. MS Dunera.

April 8th 201009:55:55 AM

What is your name?

Moira Clarke

Where are you from?

Stokesley, North Yorkshire

Comments

My mother remembers attending 'Spitfite Concerts' in Portsburgh Square ( at the top of the West Port) during the war. She says that they were held in the open-air, and on the roofs some of the lower buildings. She also talks of the wonderful community spirit that existed at the time too.

I also wondered if anyone remembers Parker's wool shop. I come from a family where everyone knitted, and I remember spending hours and hours ,as a child in the said shop, bored stiff, whilst the women chose their next lot of wool! I can't actually remember where Parkers stood though... Was it up the Bridges somewhere??
E-mail s2tillx@talktalk.net

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hello again Moira. I've now added your memories of Parker's wool shop to the EdinPhoto web site. Please click on the link in 'What's New?' for April 8, 2010 if you'd like to see the page that I've just updated to include your memories of the shop.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Moira. Thanks for your comments about the 'Spitfire Concerts' I've now added your comments to the 'Spifire Concerts' page on the web site. That page already had a photograph of participants in one of these concerts. If youd like to see the page,try searching for "Spitfire Concerts" in the search field on the EdinPhoto home page www.edinphoto.org.uk then clicking on the first link.

April 6th 201005:11:41 PM

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Mike Cheyne

Where are you from?

Originally Edinburgh now living in Newcastle upon Tyne

Comments

Re the Meadows air display pix I would hazard a guess that Picture 2 is a Hawker Hunter, 3 looks like a Hawker Hurricane and 4 is a Gloster Javelin. Picture 1 could be a Hawker Tempest or Typhoon but I've no idea what the rocket is.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Mike. Thanks for your quick reply. I've now also received a reply from Gus Coutts of Edinburgh. He agrees with your answers for 2, 3 and 4. He tells me that 1=Late mark Griffon engine Spitfire and 5=Bristol Ferranti Bloodhound AA Missile. I've now updated the web site to include these answers, and have included acknowledgements to Gus and yourself.

April 6th 201011:31:08 AM

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Margaret Goodchild

Where are you from?

Welwyn, Hertfordshire

Comments

I would just like to say a tremendous thank you to Jim Vandepeear for those wonderful memories of his childhood in Edinburgh. I too went to Preston Street School and Boroughmuir. Jim's talk of all the local chops really brought it all back to me. I was born in 1933 so was obviously growing up at much the same time, I remember the accumulator shop, Marciano's chip shop and Hornigs and Laidigs. Memories of going to all of those shops swept back when I read Jim's message. Dr Goldberg was our Doctor too. So I have had a wonderful time reading it all. Thank you also Peter for recently showing a picture of the Castle o' Clouts pub as it showed the area just before much of the demolition. Mrs Craigie's shop that Jim mentions was a couple of doors down from the pub. Great stuff.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Margaret. Thanks for your message. I've added your thanks to Jim Vandepeear's page on the EdinPhoto web site and I've passed on your thanks to him. Jim tells me that he hopes to send me some of his memories of the post-war years when he attended Boroughmuir School. I look forward to receiving these and adding them to the web site.

April 6th 201007:25:58 AM

What is your name?

ian foster

Where are you from?

australia

Comments

i was born number 6 fort place from north fort street
that was on the rightside of street i was 10 when i left but seem
to remember that there was a shop on the same side which
i thought was hamilton crescent but on the other side ofthe road
these pictures are a bit confusing

Yvonne Veitch (nee forbes) replied 8 years ago

I just remembered they store at the corner or fort place was owned by Mrs.Malcolm

Yvonne Veitch (nee Forbes) replied 8 years ago

Hi I lived at 6 Fort Place, in that stair I remember the Collies, the Bells, Fox's, I remember a potato store being at the end of fort place, also Ms O'Rouke owned the store at one end of Fort Place...and I think it was called Mac's at the other end....

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Ian: Agreed: it is confusing. Does this help? There are now two 1978 photos of Fort Place on the EdinPhoto web site. One photo looks to the SW along Fort Street. It appears to show shops (+ pub?) on the south side of Fort Street. i.e. on both sides of the junction with Hamilton Street. The other photo looks to the NW along Hamilton Street and across Fort Street. This one appears to show that there was also a shop on the north side of Fort Street.

April 5th 201011:57:57 AM

What is your name?

patricia rand (neeTINNEY

Where are you from?

St Ignatious & St Thomas Aquinas, now in British Columbia Canada

Comments

I forgot to add a question : Is Terrance Dolan (Feb 2009) from St Anthony's
related to Margaret Dolan (d.o.b. 1942 ?) from Edinburgh. She was a classmate from StThomas, and we had some good times, so can Terrance help me find her?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Avril. You asked about Terrance Dolan. I've jest sent an to you, giving you his address, so now you should be able to send him a message and ask your question to him.

April 4th 201007:43:18 PM

What is your name?

Patricia Rand (nee TINNEY)

Where are you from?

St Ignatious and St Thomas Aquinas Schools...Now BRitish Columbia Canada

Comments

Happy Easter to you both Peter and Carol. I hope spring has sprung for you all in Scotland.
I am sending my new address: prand1942@gmail.com
and hope you will transfer any messages.
Any news yet from StThom's regarding archival photos from old school?
Luckily have been able to trace several school mates through News, "Facebook" etc.
Any girls interested in joining"Auld Reekie Ladies" from 1950's ?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Pat. Thanks for the message. I'm pleased to hear that you have managed to trace several old school mates. Unfortunately, I've not been able to find out anything more about old photos of the school.

April 1st 201004:27:59 PM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith (nee Young)

Where are you from?

Strathdale,Bendigo,Victoria, AustraliaW

Comments

Wondering after reading Brian Swanney's Recollections number 7 about living at 16 Crewe Crescent,if there was a James Swanney in his family who used to be in my class at Royston. I think James married one of two sisters not sure which one but think it was Sheila the other was called Isobell if my memory serves me right,they also went to Royston.
I was also wondering if anyone remembers the shops in Crewe Road and Boswall Parkway,Smiths the Baker's,Patterson's the Fruit Shop,can still smell the lovely smell of freshly boiled Beetroot that used to sit in a huge big black pot. Then next door was Nicholsons the Grocer, round the corner was the Paper Shop whose name escapes me just now,Then the Post Office run by Mrs White and her son.After this was the Butchers
Borthwick's,which I visited some years back,it was like going back in time,sure it was still the big wooden block that was used when I was young,the nice thing was when I entered the shop,there was Walter Brown in charge,he used to go to Royston like me,still with a very lovely smile,a lovely greeting. Then the last shop Irvines the Drysalters,I wonder what shops are there now if any,of course Leith Provident was over the other side of Boswall Parkway,and yes I can still remember both the Store numbers very well, some things just seem to stick with you!! My addrss is:-tmfs2@bigpond.com should you wish to respond to me.

sandra Smith replied 9 years ago

Don't know what year you are talking about re Royston School, but wondering if you knew of anyone named Connolly that went here and lived in Royston Mains Crescent, No. 30.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Avril and Brian. Thanks for your coments (above and below). I've now added the comments about the shops to the Pilton page in the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, so that more people will be able to read them there.

Brian Swanney replied 9 years ago

Hi Avril, Your James Swanney isn't any relation to my family that I know of (though I have "lost" a James from earlier generations in my tree - but I suspect that is still not connected). Loved your recollections of the local shops. I'd already been trying to rebuild that in my mind from my own memories and you have filled in a couple of gaps. I still remember that Drysalter smell of napthalene (moth balls or firelighters) and paraffin. Borthwicks and their big wooden doored walk in chiller - seemed like a big wardrobe in the shop to me as a child! And the solemnity of the old Savings Bank with its queues to the counter and the sounds of tellers counting and rubber stamping. The old array of individual LPCS shops and their conversion into the supermarket era. You can get very good views of what the whole area looks like now on Google Maps/Streetview. If you haven't tried it - it is well worth doing.

March 31st 201006:26:39 PM

What is your name?

Moira Clarke

Where are you from?

Stokesley, North Yorkshire

Comments

Sorry... keep forgetting to give my e-mail address. s2tillx@talktalk.net
Moira Clarke

March 31st 201012:07:04 PM

What is your name?

Moira Clarke

Where are you from?

North Yorkshire

Comments

Can anyone help with newspaper articles/ photographs...in fact any info at all, about my great-grandfather who was Labour MP for Midlothian and PeeblesNorthern in 1929 and then again in 1931. He became President of the Scottish Miners Union in 1932. His name was Andrew Bathgate Clarke, born in 1868 in the Lawnmarket.We appear to have no family photographs of him.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Moira. Newtongrange Mining Museum near Edinburgh has a large collection of old photos. You could try asking them if they have anything relevant. Also, you could try looking in the online archive of 'The Scotsman' newspaper, but you would have to pay a subscription to use that.

March 31st 201003:08:39 AM

What is your name?

Jackie Connor

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I would love to see any school photos of my late parents, John L Connor (Jack) who had a younger brother Brian and their sister, Myra, who died at a young age from Peritonitis. My Dad was born in July 1927, I think they lived near his Granny at St Leonards, and went to Preston Street Primary School. I estimate that he would have attended from about 1932 onwards, so if anyone has any photos of the class he was in, I would be delighted to see it. He died last July aged almost 82 in the New Royal, after a series of small strokes.

My Mum, Mina Fairgrieve, was one of five children who lived in Clearburn Crescent. There were four girls, the eldest, Betty, then Mary, Mina, Helen and Arthur. Mum went to Prestonfield Primary School from around 1932 or 33, she was a November birthday, I don't know if they made the cut off date August in those days. Again, anyone with photos of her would be most gratefully received. She went to James Clarks too, probably about the years 1939/40..leaving to work with her sisters within Morrison and Gibb at Canonmills.

My Dad was an electrician with Mr Todd on the bridge at Canonmill and they met by continually walking past each other and eventually arranging to meet up at the speedway....they married in 1952, June 28th, at Augustine Bristo Church on George IV Bridge. I was born in November 1957 and my brother 1959. Mum died of Lung Cancer in 1991 after a struggle lasting four years.They left behind three grandchildren.

They left three grandchildren

Margaret Chorney - Canada replied 6 years ago

Hello Jackie-would love to hear from you. My mother was a Fairgrieve. Contact at - jms36@shaw.ca I do have some Fairgrieve history

Margaret Chorney / Oliver replied 7 years ago

Hi Jackie - noticed from above that your mum was a Fairgrieve. My mother was also a Fairgrieve. Is it possible that there is some conn ection? Would be great to investigate.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Jackie: You could try contacting the Living Memories Association in Edinburgh. They have quite a lot of old school photos in their collection. You should be able to find their contact details if you key "living memories association Edinburgh" (without the "s) into Google.

March 29th 201010:43:51 PM

What is your name?

Malcolm Acton

Where are you from?

Now in Liverpool, but born in Auld reekie.

Comments

Excellent news!!! I have read that the Lothian Bus livery is going to be Madder and White again after years of that awful Harlequin livery!! Has anybody seen one of the repainted busY7XPes yet? If so, is it the same as the old livery with the gold band?? If so, then the city will have it's identity back!

Mal (acton 632@btinternet.com)

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hello again Malcolm. I've now added a photo of buses in the new livery to the EdinPhoto web site. If you click on "What's New?" on the home page, then go to March 30, 2010 you should find a thumbnail image to click on.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Malcolm. I contacted Steven Oliver today. He, like me, is a member of the Edinburgh Transport Group. He tells me that the first three buses in the new livery are to go into service today, 30 March. They are: 101 for route 30, 720 for route 3 (with yellow roof and 'Connect' branding) and 725 for route 23. The colours are similar to the old maddar and white livery, but on the new buses the white sweeps down at the front, and there is a broad gold flash above the fleet name. If I take any photos of the new livery this week, I'll add them to the web site.

March 29th 201012:34:15 AM

What is your name?

Alastair Whitwell

Where are you from?

Edinburgh (now Penicuik)

Comments

Reading others recollections reminded me of Dr Bellâ??s swimming baths.
I was a pupil of Trinity Academy Primary and then Secondary school (1955 -1967) and I well remember clutching my bus token and getting on the bus on Ferry Road down to Great Junction Street and Dr Bellâ??s Baths.
I learned to swim there and recall that we had to be able to swim a breadth in order to gain the Elementary Swimming Certificate. As the baths were so small it probably only took about 3 or 4 strokes to complete a breadth! Then the challenge of the Intermediate and Advanced Certificates. I think the Advanced involved diving to the bottom in the deep end and retrieving a big rubber brick. As I had not yet mastered the art of opening my eyes under water I remember trying to pinpoint where the brick lay on the bottom and then scrabbled about trying to locate it before I ran out of breath. Suffice to say that I eventually succeeded and gained the certificate. I still have all of them to this day!
Keep up the good work Peter.
Thanks.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

HI ALastair. Thanks for your message. I've now added it to the "Swimming Recollections" page on the EdinPhoto web site. The Swimming Certificates seem to have survived well. A few people have sent me examples of Edinburgh Swimming Certificates that they were awarded around the 1950s and 1960s.

March 28th 201008:40:56 PM

What is your name?

Margaret Parsons

Where are you from?

Originally Edinburgh now Berkshire

Comments

I have been researching my family history and have found your site so interesting. My grandparents were married at St Margaret's Church 1931, Andrew Pollock and Maggie Carter and whose families lived at 9 & 11 Prospect Street; they later moved to Burdiehouse where I have many fond memories. Both came from large families. my mother (Jessie)recalls Dumbiedykes, Jimmy Clarke school etc My great grandfather was James Carter who lived at Holyrood Square until his death from TB in 1896, the family were still living there in 1901 - just wondered if anyone has any photographs of the period? Thank you for such good information love reading on the site.

Tony Henderson replied 9 years ago

Question for Margaret,You said your Mum was Jessie Pollock,I knew the Pollocks in prospect St,I just wondered if it was her?

Margaret Parsons replied 9 years ago

Sorry forgot e-mail!!

March 26th 201009:57:42 PM

What is your name?

Isobel Werner ( Nee: O'Neill )

Where are you from?

Edinburgh Scotland. ( King's Stables Rd.)

Comments

Born: 1939. Primary: St. Ignatius. Secondary:Holy Cross. Emigrated to Toronto, Ontario 1959. presently live St. Catharines, Ontario.
Have one brother George(B.1936) lives Perth, Western Australia

Isobel Werner replied 9 years ago

My apologies - I forgot to add my e-mail address i.werner@sympatico.ca

March 25th 201004:31:45 AM

What is your name?

Niall ( Neil) Hastings

Where are you from?

Edinburgh.. now Cornwall and France

Comments

Had a sudden urge to wander back into the past..the journey brought back some wonderful memories.. scary, but worth it! thank you for the free pass to my teenage years. NH.

March 25th 201003:19:27 AM

What is your name?

Alan Hanley

Where are you from?

Fort House, Leith and Longstone Gardens

Comments

Thank you so much for providing me with the memories. I was just recently back in Edinburgh Nov 09 due to my grandmother passing. She also lived in the Fort from the beginning, she moved from Wilkie Place. Seeing the changes that have happened to Edinburgh since I moved to Melbourne,Australia in 1992 was quite staggering. I tried to visit as many places as I could in my limited time frame only to find some places don't exist any-more. I spend a short time growing up in Wester Hailes only to find that the hi-rise flats have since been demolished. This place is one of the few that has photo's of them which was just awesome.
Anyway thank you again for allowing me to be able to show my children what Edinburgh was like when I lived there and hopefully they can see it for themselves in the future.

March 24th 201001:09:47 PM

What is your name?

David Jackson Taylor

Where are you from?

Suffolk

Comments

Congratulations on providing a reminicing rollercoaster which has given me a chance to show my childrengrandchildren what life was like in Edinburgh during the 40,s50's. Lived at 10 Freer Street, groundfloor flat with Mother,Rose nee Jackson, Father Charles, Grandad, Charles and brother George from 1944- 1951. Went to Tollcross School 1949, first teacher Miss Mcleod, later remember Miss Burns??(liked the strap).Friends I remember were George Brown who lived next door to the Palais,Owen Streeter who lived on the terraces down Fountainbridge overlooking Asi Wassi's,Tom Mercer who lived I think Polwarth Gdns and Billie Thompson who emigrated to New Zealand ,the girls were Ann Barlow,Magaret Wilson,and Sheila Grant? or Gray. Some of the neighbours in no 10 were the Myles,Jimmy was a witness at my mothers wedding in 1942, and the Brysons. I think my mother lived at no 3 Freer St beforewith her parents David and Rose Jackson who moved to Ferry Rd Grove.There used to be a Mission Hall at the bottom of Freer St were i learned to play chess at the age of 5 or 6. and went on a trip to Burntisland curtesy of the Sunday School. What i most remember was the smells of the Rubber Mill,the Brewery, the sweetie factory Mackay,s and soot all mixed into one .Yet when i visited my grandparents over at Ferry Rd Grove the smell was of the countryside,saw my first cow in the fields just of Ferry Rd. My playground included the Canal Head ,the foot of the castle and the gardens at St Cuthberts end, sneeking around the Tram depot at the side the school and the foothills of Arthur,s Seat. My sincere thanks to all who have provided their own thoughts and especially to you Peter for having the forethought and time. My e-mail address for anyone who may remember me is taylo0000@hotmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi David. Thanks for your memories of Tollcross. I'm pleased that you have found the site interesting. I've now added your memories to the 'Tollcross Recollections' page on the site, so that others will have chance to read them.

March 24th 201007:30:02 AM

What is your name?

Avril Finlayson Smith (nee Young)

Where are you from?

Bendigo,Victoria, Australia

Comments

Have just been looking at a Reflection No.7 about Royston from Elizabeth Fraser (Betty Simpson) of Sydney,NSW.I'm now wondering if she went to Royston around the time I did started in 1941,we could have things in common,hope so?
Once you get onto this site how many memories flood back,as I read in some other reflections about the bombing in Crewe Place where I lived. My Dad was an ARP Warden so was quite involved in all of this.Have many memories of having to go down to the Anderson Shelter all too often,the memory that comes to mind most is being pulled into my Siren Suit,okay at the start of the war,but became a bit of a struggle as the time went on. I of course grew but not the Siren Suit which had to last me,got very tight,my Dad made this as he was a tailor,very handy !!
Remember all those treacle pieces my Dad used to pass into the shelter
Happier times in Crewe Place were when it snowed heavily and we were able to get the Sledges out and slide down the hill of Crewe Place,the Dad's used to be out too with the kids.Couldn't do that now,no room to move with all the cars about the place.Thought also about the very big
bonfires that were built at the top of Crewe Place into Pilton Avenue,how much fun was had at these times,oh how much has changed sadly.
My if anyone wants to share in these memories is as follows:
tmfs2@bigpond.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Avril. Thanks for your further memories. I've now added them to the "Air Raid Shelters" and "Pilton" pages in the Recollection section of the EdinPhoto web site.

March 23rd 201001:43:44 PM

What is your name?

Moira Clarke

Where are you from?

Yorkshire

Comments

Hi,
I was born in the Edinburgh infirmary in 1955. At the time we lived in East Fountainbridge (next to the Palladium Theatre). I went to the little council-run nursey school at the top of the Vennel (Grassmarket) steps. I remember when Goldbergs opened on the High Riggs... we thought it was FAB....especially the escalator! Other things remembered...the little playground at the edge of the Meadows( at the end of Brougham Place), having a little drink of water from Greyfriars Bobby water fountain.. and the dolls hospital on George IV bridge ( I think!). Also , my granny used to take me into Patrick Thompson's on the North Bridge to look at the pianos..followed by a drink and scone in Crawford's Tearooms. I'd love to hear from anyone else who has fond memories of such things!

nancy abbott previously gilchrist replied 8 years ago

saw your notes and thought i would reply. I remember when i was at south bridge primary school, stopping at Greyfriars for a drink then through the graveyard, side gate of George Herriot school running like the wind through the school so as not to get caught by anyone and out the back door to Herriot place where i lived.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Moira: Thanks for your memories of living in Edinburgh (above) and for your further memories (below). I've now added them to the 'Central Edinburgh Recollections'page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Moira Clarke replied 9 years ago

Thanks Avril for your lovely reply. I go back to the Edinburgh Festival every year and stay on the High Riggs, in an apartment which is almost exactly on the site where Goldbergs used to be... it feels very weird! What I also forgot to mention in my original mailing was that my grandparents lived at Brown's Place which was on the left just a few yards up the Vennel steps. My Grandad was the recruiting officer for the Kings Own Scottish Borderers and stationed at Edinburgh Castle.As children, he used to take us up to the castle esplanade when there were any visiting heads of state... oh , and it always meant that we had free Tattoo tickets every year--another perk of the job. All the ogling and trying out of pianos in Patrick Thompsons must have made some impression because I went on to be a piano teacher!

Avril Finlayson Smith (nee Young) replied 9 years ago

Saw your comments on this page.Thought you might be interested to know whenwe were first married we lived in the Grassmarket, Also that I worked in the electrical department of Patrick Thompsons,part of this was where the piano's were. Also our family loves going to Goldbergs for all sorts of things,the children used to love the Macaroni Cheese,Chips and Peas,it was a treat for them back then,pity it went! I could go on,enough for now. Avril.

March 22nd 201009:50:49 PM

What is your name?

Jennifer Gare (nee Hamilton)

Where are you from?

originally wester drylaw drive now broomhouse place south edinburgh

Comments

I went to Ainsle Park School form 1960 to1963 , l walked to school everyday from my home in wester drylaw drive. I also remember some of the teachers there,Miss Hay who was a maths teacher Miss Blyth who was the girls gym teacher

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Jennifer: Thanks for your memories above. I've now added them to this page on the EdinPhoto web site: "Granton, Boswall, Royston Recollections from 1940s".

February 24th 201010:20:51 PM

What is your name?

Helen Glacken

Where are you from?

Edinburgh now in Bristol

Comments

Fantastic site. Stumbled accross it while researching my family tree. I lived at 20 Watson Cresent and went to North Merchiston School for a matter of months before it closed. Then went to Bruntsfiedl and Darroch. There is so much on here for me to look at and what I have seen so far has brought back happy memories. Does anybody remember Maureen Keppie and Katie Thomson they also lived in Watson Crescent, then there was Carol McKay from Bryson Road and Lorna Christie from Tay Street. My is nell.glacken@hotmail.com if anybody wants to get in touch.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Thnks for your comments, Helen. I've now added a note about the four people that you asked about to the 'Merchiston Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site.

February 22nd 201012:02:01 PM

What is your name?

Madge Buick (nee Courtney)

Where are you from?

Edinburgh

Comments

I was born on the 4th September, 1947 at 2 Seafield Avenue, Leith and I went to Links Place School which is now called St. Mary's RC Primary School and I cannot find any records of Links Place Primary every existing - I went to David Kilpatrick Secondary School - does anyone remember me. My sister was Bernice - born 31st May, 1946 - my brother was Stanley - born 24th November, 1935

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Madge. I've now added your question 'Does anybody remember me?' to the 'David Kilpatrick - Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto guest book.

February 21st 201012:42:25 PM

What is your name?

David Gibson

Where are you from?

Perth, Western Australia (formerly Edinburgh-1945 to 1983)

Comments

I went to Preston Street School and then to James Clarks and have just come across some of the old school photographs that people have sent in .I was really surprised to recognize myself in a couple of them plus I could'nt stop recognizing and remembering the names of lots of my classmates which after all this time seems strange as sometimes its hard now to remember what happened last week!!!
gibkoi@gmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hello again David: Thanks for ing the list of names of many of the pupils in the James Clark school photo. I've now added the names and some of your comments to the web site. It will be interesting to see if anybody else remembers you and contacts me. I'll let you know if that happens.

David Gibson replied 9 years ago

Many thanks Peter for your quick response to my comments re. the James Clark School photograph Class 2T1A.One split second after spotting the photo I was reeling off names like it was just yesterday not 50 odd years ago. I think I got more than half plus names that I cant put faces to and faces that I cant put names to. If possible I would like to try and get in touch with one or two people. Can you help? Walter Bisset who submitted the photo(back row 2nd from left) Graham Ross (3rd row 1st left) John Lothian (front row 3rd from left) I am the idiot who couldnt keep still for a photograph (front row 1st left) If anybody wants help to identify the rest of the photograph they are welcome to me.David Gibson gibkoi@gmail.com

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi David. Thanks for your message. If you'd like to any of the names that you remember from the school photos to me, I'll add the names to the photos on the web site. My address is peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

February 19th 201004:23:08 PM

What is your name?

Joe Gibson

Where are you from?

Cumnock East-Ayrshire originally Wauchope Avenue.

Comments

After all these years I discover your website, I was born in 5 Wauchope Avenue 1937 prior to moving in 1947 to Bingham, the usual reason our family got to big for us all in a 2 bedroom, I would love to hear from anyone out there who remembers us, we ended up 10 in the family the names :- Betty, George, Joe (Me) Agnes, Adam, Barbara, Gwen, Walter, Andrew and Shiela.

Joe Gibson replied 9 years ago

Hey Trish, You must have lived next to The Millers the son was Niven, and ground floor No. 13 would be the Fachnies, Bob was the one I palled about with at the time, the chip van on the Broadway was my uncles on my mothers side, I left the area andjoined the army in 1954 I have rarely been back in Bingham since hence my recollection for names is very vague, you may have known my sister Agnes who had a lot of friends in you area she married Henry (Harry) Marschall. it has been nice to hear from you I now live over in Cumnock and I am of course retired. Regards Joe

trisha mcdonald [nee] thomson replied 9 years ago

hello Joe i have just been going through your conversation with Dave Mckinlay, i see you lived in bingham,i moved 17 Bingham Broadway when i was 10yrs old,i have many siblings,starting with the oldest,Yvonne,Douglas,myself,Derek,Elaine,Ronnie,Alexis,Gerald,Stephen & Kenneth,my father was killed 1962 when his tractor fell on top of him,Some of our neighbours were, Mcphillips,Steins,Clasons.Hutchisons,Weirs,Edgars,Mandersons,& Blackwoods,Cartys, i also remember the Glasgows from the Drive.I met & married John Carty [ he was in the Army ]1966.Then i returned to good old Edinburgh,my marriage did'nt work so we divorced,& i remarried hence the name Mcdonald,Iwould just like to know if you remember me my family or any of the names i have mentioned,kind regards Trisha.

dave mckinlay replied 9 years ago

Hi Joe leave it with me and will see what I can find out, you don't know what area they settled in. I suppose no as you would have been in that chouckter regiment The Cameron Highlander's LOL. when they left to come out here. Will get back to you direct, it's a long shot but will see. Regards Dave

Joseph Gibson replied 9 years ago

Dave now that I know where you are Iwonder if you could do me a wee favour I say wee but it maybe bigger than I think. Back in the 60s my cousins from prestonfield moved out to New Zealand their name is Swift which may be a very popular name there but could you ahve a wee look in your local phone directory and let me know is ay are in your area as we lost touch, if you could just send the total to me by e-mail which is joeandrena@hotmail.com I would appreciate any information you could give me Regards Joe

dave mckinlay replied 9 years ago

Hi Joe, we are in NZ 96km. north of Wellington in an area called the Wairarapa a small rural town "Carterton" population 6,000 mainly dairy farming and vineyards and some sheep. We bought the place about 6 years we would come over in the weekends, the idea was to move over when we retired but carried on working for another 6months or so after we moved. I would get the train back over to where I worked and take the road bike twice a week on the train and cycle back, Mary and I do a lot of cycling, for by my solo bike we have 2 tandems a MTB and a road tandem it's just a great place for cycling I am a member of the local road club. The Ellis yes! very,very good friends of Mary and I infact all our family, they lived just a few doors along from us in Bingham Ave. Phillip was a wee bit older than me but I do remember him, did you remember the rest of the family Alfie and Lillian they both live out here, Lillian just died last year I played the pipes at her funeral my sister May and Lillian married 2 brothers so they were both Gregans sister in laws. Mrs. Ellis, Irene and her husband were out here in 1974 for the commonwelth games, we didn't know they were here, we were staying in a motel in Cristchurch and who was in the unit next door was the Ellis's. Yes I remember Eddie Goodal, can't place the MacIntyres. Australia great country Mary and I have been going over there for years mainly Queensland, it's been every year for the last 10 and we are booked up for this year the last 6 or 7 we have taken the road tandem and cycle with the local club, we have done 2x9 day tours with Bike Queensland 05 and 08 around about 650km each tour. This years tour is too dificult to get to so will give it a miss and do our own thing. Big game for our Wellington Phoenix this Sun. playing Newcastle and it's a complete sell out 34,500 for a club game. Sorry about your weather Joe still fairly hot here around 20-27c but notice a differance in the mornings getting a bit darker. Cheers Dave

Joe Gibson replied 9 years ago

Hello again Dave, I cannot decide if you are in Wellington NZ or somewhere in OZ however Rena and myself have toured Australia with Car and Caravan 2002 -2005 we only went round the outside because we had the car not a 4 wheeldive of road, had a great time we have family who live in Darwin who are Aussie's we will be going back that way in the not to distant future. I don't know if you remember the Phillip Ells or Ellis incident, we were all down in the Figgy Park playing Tarzans of course and Phillip fell and died due to his injuries, very tragic. Do you know of Eddie Goodal, or The mcintyers who who lived in Wauchope Avenue. yes the notmans lived on the ground floor of the block facing into the park are and the Donaques lived in the opposite ends ground floor as well. Just to let you know it is freezing bloody cold here in Scotland at the moment. Talk to you again Regards Joe

dave mckinlay replied 9 years ago

Hi Joe, yes I remember the Notmans didn't they live in the square, Eddies younger brother hung about with us and they had the antique shop in the High St.[Royal Mile]I knew Rab Fachney, the 3 girls and the Douglas's they were the ones that lived across the back green from us, isn't it amazing and we still can't remember each other. What about Jack Sharky he lived through the tunnel and worked in the Woolmet or the Klondyke, can't remember. That young Sinclair lad can't remember his name born about 39-40 did a bit of road cycling for a while was an apprentice painter and dec. he was a bit of a tea leaf but eventualy came right. Willie Bauld yes a great player came from Newcraighall his we sister Fay was in my sister's class at Newcraighall school, his father worked in the Klondyke. Our football team Wellington Phoenix beat Perth Glory, extra time then penalties and we won 4-2 we now play Newcastle in Wellington if we win we play either Melbourne or Sydney in the final. What happens is the top 6 teams at the end of the season go into a play off but the top 2 play each other and that winner plays the eventual winner of the other 4. 24,284 attended the game, wouldn't Kilmarnock love to get attendances like that. Regards Dave

Joe Gibson replied 9 years ago

I am sure we must know each other, yes the Sinclairs lived directly opposite us,My big brother George worked in the Woolmet as well, My old friends were Robert Fachney, Eddie Notman, Robert Donaque, Niven Millar, we all knocked about together the Girls were Betty Carr, Christine Flett, Ada Coutts, around me was the Cunninghams, Duries, Douglases, we played every thing in the square between Bingham Place and the Broadway, I remember Willie Bauld on a sunday coming from church with his wife she kept on walking and he got his jacket of when we were playing football and joined in. they lived up above the shops at the top of the broadway. Regards Joe

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 9 years ago

We must know each other I went to the same places catholic halls in Musselburgh and Wallyford. Do you remember the Sinclairs they lived along on the right at the square between the Place and the Broadway and the Munroes further along on the same side and the Jeromsons first house on the right from Bingham Rd.My dad worked in the Klondyke along with my cousins James and Robert Lockhart from Newcraighall. I must ask my brothers Billy like you spent 25 odd years in the The Greys or Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, he's living in Edin. and James is out here about 60miles away. One of my mates was Bobby Moohan they came from the Jewel Cottages worked in the Woolmet, they lived about 48 Bingham Ave. We looked across to the back of your houses and I am trying to think who lived opposite us. So what are you doing in Cummnock Burns Country, the Lockharts father came from Glenbuck. Okay Joe just getting ready to go to the fitba our team the Wellington Phoenix are playing Perth Glory in the Semi-final A League play offs [Australian football League] they have sold over 20,000 tickets a home game for us.Talk later.Cheers Dave PS And Stoneyhill danceing my wife just reminded me, shes from the Pans

Joe Gibson replied 9 years ago

Hi Dave I lived in 17, Bingham Place from 1947 to 1954 when I joined the Cameron Highlanders for 3 years then entered the Royal signals where I stayed until 1978, 23 years in all, I worked in the Klondyke from 1952 to 1954 and used to attend all the dancing that was going around Musselburgh, Wallyford etc etc. Regards Joe

February 13th 201008:47:43 PM

What is your name?

Anna Jesson (nee Christie)

Where are you from?

Simcoe, Ontario, Canada (formally Craigmiller_

Comments

Forgot to post my e-mail address - annajesson@live.ca

February 13th 201008:40:00 PM

What is your name?

Anna Jesson nee Christie

Where are you from?

Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Comments

I was born November 1945, at 8 Niddrie Mains Drive, Craigmiller. I had a sister Nellie (now deceased) and a brother Tom (now deceased) another sister Minnie who married Joe Duffy from Prestonfield, they moved to Canada also. My neighbours in the stair were Whelan, Lewis, Thompson, Gallacher and Purvis. I attended St. Francis and then St. Thomas of Aqins. I moved to Canada in 1967.

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

Hi Anna I posted you a message but in the wrong page. I was born in 1939 at 41 niddrie mains drive. I went to st francis then St Johns. My teachers at st francis were miss McIver and Miss kelly. My sister Edith went to St Thomas of Aqins. regards Meg. My older sister lives in Ontario

February 13th 201011:42:02 AM

What is your name?

meg reilly

Where are you from?

london

Comments

hi dave meikle. who did Jimmy Burstow marry and what anniversary is it. give him my regards. Meg

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 8 years ago

Hello again Meg: I've just received another message about Jimmy Burstow. Helen Stanton ed me today, and said: "Jimmy Burstow is my husband's cousin; he still lives in the area today."

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Meg: Who is the Dave Mekle that you have addressed your question to? I don't think he has been one of the contributors to the www.edinphoto.org.uk web site. Please me to let me know. Thank you. peter.stubbs@edinphoto.org.uk

February 12th 201008:13:11 PM

What is your name?

Brian Anderson

Where are you from?

Greendykes Road Edinburgh

Comments

Fantastic I have never laughed so much over old memories.
I went to Peffermill School 1957 to 1962
I remember the barber shop and Geygey He did have a shop
Does anyone remember the day that ROY ROGERS came to Craigmillar
with his horse Trigger.

Davie Thomson replied 8 years ago

Roy Rodgers and his wife,Dale Evans did visit Craigmillar. They were in the process of adopting a girl from Craigmillar and were visiting her and the family. They also adopted Mario Fleming from the Dunforth Home in Trinity. She went to America with Roy and Dale and was brought up as a family member.

Peter Sellar replied 9 years ago

Hi Brian; Roy Rogers visited Newhaven many years ago and while visiting he adopted a child there.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Meg: Some people remember the visit of Roy Rogers and Trigger to the Ritz cinema in Edinburgh in 1953. (To find links to their comments, please key "Roy Rogers" into the search field on the EdinPhoto home page.) I cannot recall anybody having told me that he also came to Craigmillar.

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

Hi Brian theres an entry in here somewhere from someone who remembers Roy Rogers coming to craigmillar. and he adopted her friend. I think it was her friend. I cant remember whos entry it was. regards meg

February 10th 201012:51:16 AM

What is your name?

David

Where are you from?

Edinburgh, Now Oakland CA

Comments

Thank you for the pictures of North Merchiston School. We used to attend the "play scheme" in the early to mid 70's. A way of keeping us kids off the streets. One of your captions mentions Billy Ried's shop, it was on the corner of Watson Cres and Tay Street. Also the "chippie" was called Walters. Happy memories, thank you.

February 8th 201005:36:44 PM

What is your name?

Elena

Where are you from?

Torino, Italy

Comments

I'm reading the books of Ian Rankin and i love John Rebus.
Your site is very helpful to know Edinbugh, that I hope visiit next summer.
Tank you very much.
Elena

February 7th 201009:15:04 PM

What is your name?

Mike

Where are you from?

Gosport Hants

Comments

Dear Peter,
As a boy in the 1950's playing in the Warrender Park Road,
and Bruntsfield House area we noticed crosses engraved on the
perimeter wall of Bruntsfield House along Warrender Park Road about
a metre above the pavement in three or four places. We were told the
crosses marked the spot human remains were found when the wall was
being built.Bones were found on the other side of the wall around the
bases and roots of the many trees.These may well have been animal
bones,but as a wee boy it had to be more sinister.Anybody have any
ideas?
Regards,
Mike. [ambll6@tiscali.co.uk]

Janie Munro replied 9 years ago

I went to Gillespie's Primary school and spent my first two years in classrooms in Bruntsfield House. We were always told that the crosses marked the site of plague pits which would explain the bones.

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Mike: I've now added your question to the 'Bruntsfield Recollections' page on the EdinPhoto web site, in the hope that somebody might see it there and send a reply. I'll send you an to let you know if that happens.

February 7th 201003:17:08 PM

What is your name?

meg reilly

Where are you from?

was niddrie mains drive

Comments

Hi Davy Meikle, thanks for the information on Jimmy Burstow. Who did he marry and what anniversary will it be, I knew the Stantons but cant remember which one played for Hibs. take care Meg

Christine replied 8 years ago

Hi Meg, Don't know if you ever got info on Jimmy Burstow? Jimmy and his wife Margaret were my next door neighbours a few years back and he still lives in the Niddrie area.

Alan Raeburn replied 9 years ago

that would be Patrick Gordon [Pat]Stanton or GOD to Hibs Supporters

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

Hi dave yes you won. Jimmy hasnt been in touch, but he probably knew me as Margaret Reilly. My friend at work was Georgia Dickson, and i worked next to Margaret Kelly. JImmy worked with a chap named Jimmy Paterson who had a club foot. Jimmy used to give me a lift on his bike at lunch time as my sister lived in Balfour St across the road from Jimmy. Maybe he will remember me from that info. regards Meg

Dave McKinlay replied 9 years ago

Times ran oot hen, the player I wanted from you was Bobby Johnsone played inside right. So you miss out on 5bob. By the way did Jimmy Strachan ever get in touch with you, I passed on your message to him via e-mail his wife said he couldn't remember you, will probably see them in June/July when we are in Edin. It's been nice to chat with you best wishes Dave

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

I give in Dave i dont know the rest of the players, hang my head in shame. My mother moved to bingham so your not the only posh person in the web, and i should get compensation for not cheating, Regards Meg

dave mckinlay replied 9 years ago

Okay Meg, Gordon Smith,[??????], Laurie Reilly,Eddie Turnbull, & Willie Ormond. You have mentioned those players Now that question mark, who is he ? come on ! will give you a clue B. J. Yes your right Gordon Smith had a pub just along from the traffic lights at Duddingston "The Right Wing" it was always refered to as in Northfeild, my area coming from Bingham, you know just through the tunnel from the riff-raff. LOL The Sheep Heid was THEE pub in that area. Dave

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

I remember Gordon Smith had a pub open up in I think duddingston but i forget the names of some of the places in Edinburgh. If I can have the intital letter of the surnames of the last four players you can just give me four bob. and dont insult the niddrie people please we were the salt of the earth. regards Meg

Dave McKinlay NZ replied 9 years ago

Meg I am a man of honour the dead line is Tues. your time. "Septic Toe" LOL ! Yes but I never called him that, I had too much respect for him Meg. I never mixed with the riff-raff supporters that abused players, they must have come fae Niddrie Mains LOL One of the greats of the game.Dave

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

Hi Dave I was just about to say 'keep your money' but i will keep trying for the other four. My sister said the crowds used to shout Septic Toe at gordon smith,do you remember that. were there two reillys played for hibs? im getting desperate. Regards Meg

dave mckinlay replied 9 years ago

I have just been looking back at some of your earlier posts regarding the Hibs Famous 5 you are very close, you have 4 only one to get. 6 days to go. Regards Dave PS Anyone that reads those comments PLEASE DON'T TELL HER ! there is a lot of money on it. 5bob

February 3rd 201003:09:51 AM

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Kirsty McKinlay

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Message for Dave Mckinlay (NZ)
Saw your boxing pictures and saw you represented Newcraighall. My grandad Bob McKinlay was also from Newcraighall and Im wondering if we are related. He was a coal miner then bus driver and was also a boxer. He ended up in Penicuik. If so would love to hear from you. My : kmckinlay@idnetfre.co.uk

Dave McKinlay replied 9 years ago

Hello my wee cousin Kirsty, yes we sure are and your uncles Alistair and Robin [my cousins] or is one of them your father, didn't they have a sister which would be your Auntie ?. I have very, very fond memories of your Grandad, my uncle Bob when he was on the night buses and here's me sneaking home at some earthly hour in the morning and your Grandad telling me off. Are you suppose to be training!. Great stuff ! I am so happy to hear from you, will be in touch with you direct. Love Dave

February 2nd 201002:39:12 PM

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Jim Robertson

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Berlin Germany

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Ref David Kings answer on St Davids RC school on West granton Rd, I think his Dates 1937 for the closing of the school are incorect,as I attended the school in 1949 and my Sister and brothers until the mid 50's. Perhaps he meant 1957 ???.not1937.?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Jim: Thanks for your comments. According to the old trade directories, St David's RC School appears to have used the old school building in West Granton Road until around 1955. David King has now corrected his comments on the Granton History Group web site and I've updated the page on the EdinPhoto web site.

Brendon Hume replied 9 years ago

I can confirm that I attended St Davids school on West Granton Road from 1948 to 1950. I beleive the headmaster was a Mr Lamont. Brendon Hume.

February 1st 201003:39:19 PM

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Paul Martin

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St Bede's, Bradford

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February 1st 201003:38:12 PM

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Paul Martin

Where are you from?

St Bede's, Bradford

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Name rings a bell probably because i had older brothers in your year group. (Old man used to teach at Bede's !) One of your photos has a shot pointing towards the DT (woodwork / metal work block!) across some area which we used to refer to as air raid shelters (?) and which we spent many hours running over them. This area is presently undergoing development with the building of a 3 storey extension parallel to the DT block. I don't suppose you have any photos of the air raid shelters before they were demolished?

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Hi Paul. I attended St Bede's School from 1956 until 1963. Unfortunately I don't have any photos showing the old air raid shelters. I had a look at the school grounds on a visit to Bradford about three months ago. I was surprised to see how much new building had gone up in the grounds. The gates were all locked so I could not get into the grounds to have a closer look around.

January 30th 201006:58:54 AM

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Liz

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ex-Craigmillar now London

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This is an amazing web site. Many congratulations!!!

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

Hi Anna I lived at 41 niddrie mains drive. I went to st francis school and my teachers names were Miss Kelly and miss Symington I think. My younger sister went to St Thomas of Aquins (Edith) as did my two older sisters. I remember some of my class mates but not all of them, Ann Carr Jessie Reilly, Maureen Garetty and Sarah Mckay are a few. Nice to talk to you Regards Meg

Anna Jesson (nee Christie) replied 9 years ago

Hi Meg. I was born and lived at 8 Niddrie Mains Drive from 1945 to 1964. I attended St. Francis school and then St. Thomas of Aquins. I knew Pat Stanton and was in his cousins class at St. Francis - James McManus. James played football as well. I forget what team. I think it might have been Dundee.

meg reilly replied 9 years ago

glad you are enjoying it liz. I live in london to but I was born in Niddrie. regards Meg

January 29th 201012:33:06 AM

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Alison Kidd

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Edinburgh

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Hi,

My great aunt was Ada J Anderson who had a photographers on Princes Street.

I'll see if I can find out if anything happened in the family to cause a change in the business in the 1920's.

Kind regards,

Alison Kidd

Peter Stubbs (Edinburgh) replied 9 years ago

Thanks Alison. It would be interesting to discover more about Ada and her business. According to the trade directories: - Ada J Anderson was based at 75 Princes Street from 1917 to 1923 - Her company became a limited company around 1922, a year or so before it stopped trading.