Comment: A great website. We`ve already recognised many names of those signing in. Great stories that bring back lots of memories of wonderful days at Bonnington Road Primary and Broughton Secondary Schools, and the 14th Leith Boys Brigade. If you remember Rosemary or me then drop us an e-mail.
We will be in Leith from 19th July to 7th August, 2002
Andrew Brodie
Born at 5 Summerfield Street in 1938 and resided there until 1962.
My wife Norma and I now stay in Auckland, New Zealand.
Comment: A wonderful site that I visit regularly. Having followed some of the links that are listed I find that Leith is steeped in history as Edinburgh.
George Murray
Lived at 38 West Bowling Green St 1947--1955,
went to Bonnington Rd Primary for a couple of years,
then moved west to East Kilbride. Came back to sunny Leith 1960 and lived at 32 Sandport St. Went to Leith Academy till 1962, then served my apprenticeship as a fitter with Bruce Peebles. Love to hear from anyone who knows me or my family.
Comment: Visited sunny Leith today (10/8/02). Went to Bangor Road and shopped at Leith Mills. Route taken-Leith Links, Duke Street, Junction Road and down Bonnington Road and into the Mills.
Eric Kerr
96 Duke Street - 1938-1953: 74 Pirniefield Place - 1955-1961
Have stayed in Canada since 1966, St Catherines, Ontario.
Comment: My wife and I with our three daughters arrived in Australia early in 1963. I attended Hermitage Park Primary then Leith Academy Secondary. My wife Minnie (Min) Laidlaw attended North Fort Street Primary then David Kilpatrick Secondary.
For a while after we were married, we lived in Burn`s Street, Leith before moving to our Prefab at Saughton.
We`d be happy to hear from people who remember us.
Comment: My dad stood in the Kirkgate, at Trinity House, for 40 years every Saturday before and after the war with the fruit barrow. I don`t think he would like what has been done to the Channel. He was a real Leith character was old Harry.
Michael John Tough
My old address was 116 Restalrig Road
from 1941 -1942
Now staying at 6/5 Hawkhill Court, 2 Restalrig Park.
Comment: We stayed with my mother`s sister and brother-in-law, Sarah (Sally) Baigrie (nee Macdonald) and Willie Baigrie, during the war years. I was born in the Anderson Shelter at the back of 116 during the air raid warning 13/4/41. We later moved to Wauchope Road, then Mountcastle Drive then eventually I moved back to Hawkhill overlooking the `cabbage patch` where I was reputably born!
Comment: Early years spent in Duke Street then moved to Restalrig Square for a time then back to Lochend Road before emigrating to NZ in 1973. My wife of 31 years (Honor) is from nearby Loganlea Terrace in Craigentinny. We have never lost our affection for the home port, indeed our daughter is named Leith.
at 12 Pilrig Street for a couple of years, then on to Warriston Drive. Left there and emigrated to San Diego in 1965. Maury just passed away on September 1. Love to hear from anyone who remembers us.
Comment: It seems everyone else was in the BBs. I was in the 20th Leith Cubs and Scouts. We met in the church hall behind Dalmeny Street Church. The scoutmaster was Ballantyne, and a couple of my peers were Tommy Bolland and Kenneth Coghill. This might stir a wee bit of interest. Thanks again to a braw site.
Comment: Married Margaret Dewar 143 Constitution Street in South Leith Church in 1966. Have a son and daughter, Bily and Jacqueline. Play golf at Prestonfield and Kilspindie. If you fancy a game gies a phone 455 7373. M.D. of Mr Bathrooms and Kitchen Art at Chesser Avenue.
Started school at Lochend in 1950 then transferred to Hermitage Park a year later. Secondary school Norton
Park from 1957 - 1960. Getting older and back on beer. What a rare time I`m havin`. Ta the noo.
A 2 year stint in South Africa and have been employed with GNER at their railway maintenance depot at Craigentinny for the last 14 years. Block B, the stables, Petries juice factory, Pilrig Park, football in the street, Store Bakery, catching eels in the Water of Leith between Anderson Place and Bowling Green Street bridges. I could go on for ever.
Comment: Married in 1952 at St Mary`s Cathedral, Broughton Street and have lived in New Zealand since 1953. We are the proud parents of 6 children (1 deceased) and 14 grandchildren who are very much New Zealanders, but are also very interested in their Scottish/Irish ancestry.
Comment: Remember we used to say `I`ll meet you at the GPO. If I get there first. I`ll chalk an X on the wall. If you get there first, you can rub it out`.
William (Billy) Shepherd
Used to live at 87 Bonnington Road (The Bowery), Leith for 13 years.
Comment: I went to Bonnington Road School. Later Dr Bells. Had three brothers, Jmmy, Alex and Robert. We played football in Pilrig Park, and Kick-the-Can in the big block B.
Gary Steel
Lived in Great Junction Street then Cables Wynd House
Comment: Schooled at Cooper St, Dr Bells, David Kilpatricks. Apprenticeship at Hugh Muirhead & Sons Constitution Street. Services -RAF for 2 years. Used to attend YMCA at Fire Brigade Street (Junction Place). Married and have 3 daughters. Moved to NZ in 1955. Was keen member of Port of Leith motor boat club. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Ian Taylor
Originally from Ferrier Street 1941 -1952
Pirniefield Bank 1952 - 1963
Leith Fort - 1963 -1968
Redhall, Edinburgh - 1968 -1971
Then moved to Kirkintilloch
E.mail:
Comment: I went to Lochend School 1946 -1953 then to Norton Park 1953 - 1956. Was at sea with the Fishery cruisers and Salvesons 1956 - 1963 when Christine and I married (Chris Graham of Sandport St). She attended Dr Bells and David Kilpatricks. We moved to Glasgow area then retired early and now live in the border town of Annan. Great site!
Isobel Dalgity
Originally from Granton. Stayed there from 1958 to 1966.
Comment: Claude and I moved to Canada in 1967. We race Standardbred horses and all of them are named after Leith - Leith Dreams, Leith Links, Leith Street- hoping someday to hit it big with a horse named LEITH. Claude attended D.K. and I went to Broughton. I just found out about your website from Claude`s cousin, George. Great idea!!
Susan Emlay (nee Jackson)
Old Leith Streets - 125 Leith Walk, 3 Bangor Lane, 22 Lochend Road South and 9 Lochend Square. After marriage at 24 Burlington Street.
Comment: Would love to hear from friends from the past!
Rona Reid, nee Robertson
Old street - 64 Hawthornvale in Newhaven.
Now staying in Liberton.
Stayed in Newhaven from 1957 when I was born and then moved to Joppa. My mum and dad are still there. I went to Trinity Academy Primary in 1962 and then on to George Watson`s ladies for my secondary.
Comment: Have many happy memories of Leith and Newhaven. Both my parents are Leithers. Now stay in the Liberton area of the city with husband Phil and our son and daughter.
Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Norman (Norrie) Rutherford
Stayed in Woodbine Terrace, off Loched Road from 1939 until 1966
Comment: Hope to hear from anyone who remembers me from Bonnington Road school or Carrickvale secondary, Saughton Mains. Some names of the people in my class at primary are -Ethel Rogers, Billy Doig, Marion Smith, John Germany, Elizabeth Bertram, Greta Ramage, and my friend Frances Blaikie.
Moira Kloos nee Smith
Originally from 3 George Street, 35 North Fort Street and C5 Fort House.
Resident now in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada since 1968.
Comment: I dinnae mind being a keelie in fact I`m chuffed as can be tae add ma name to the Leithers` wa` hoping someone remembers me. Went to North Fort Street primary and David Kilpatrick`s secondary
Comment: I remember playing in the old saw mill/flour mill. Ventured as far as Newhaven only to catch spratts, but a big adventure as a child. Swimming at the Granton beach and the Tally Toor and also at the 1930 club at the Vickys. Was a member of the Block B card school. Anyone out there who was ever at the Bonnington Castings summer outings or the Christmas parties? Worked at the Bridge garage in Manderston Street from 1961 serving my time as a mechanic.
Harry Summers
Used to stay in 38 Hawthornvale, Newhaven for 24 years.
Comment: Married Margaret Wilson of West Pilton Circus in 1956. MOved to Canada in 1968. WE would love to hear from anyone in our past. Played for St Bernard Football Club. Member of the Edinburgh City Club
