Gorgie

Gorgie - Dalry - Haymarket - Grove Street now have their own pages too.

page 2 or page 3 or page 4 (includes Slateford & North Merchiston Cemetery)
also Dalry Cemetery

	Stewart Terrace Wardlaw Terrace 850 x 1024 209K	There are steps leading down from the Slateford Road bridge leading to Wardlaw Terrace which continues to the right, parallel to the railway line. Stewart Terrace is the left branch at this corner. It leads down past new houses built on the site of the old Ferranti factory.
	Wardlaw Terrace 1152 x 864 208K	There are some wooden buildings hugging the railway embankment across the road from the houses in the previous picture. The chimney does not belong to the establishment pictured here; it belongs to the brewery at the other side of the tracks.
	Wheatfield Place 00 1152 x 864 267K	At the other, north side of Gorgie Road there are some interesting back streets. This long wall runs along the north side of Wheatfield Place. It has Rota-Spikes on top to discourage intruders.
	Wheatfield Place 01 1152 x 864 236K	A closer look at the barred window and the disclaimer notice regarding those Rota-Spikes. I think the premises belong to a whisky distiller.
	Wheatfield Place 02 1152 x 864 238K	The entrance gate has two rows of Rota-Spikes and there are extra defences against those individuals inclined to climb lamp posts. In the background can be seen part of the Heart of Midlothian football stadium.
	Wheatfield Place 03 1152 x 864 175K	A final look at the intruder deterrant.
	Wheatfield Place 04 1152 x 864 248K	At the end of the street is Hearts' football ground. There is much maroon paint and even the stone chips in the tarmac have a red colour. Any green or blue colour would be perceived as alien by fans. Cairns Memorial Church sits next to the main Gorgie Road entrance.
	Wheatfield Terrace 1152 x 864 235K	The corrugated iron building currently housing Gorgie Mission looks rather out of place in Wheatfield Terrace. This is actually a listed building thanks in part to its rarity. Thanks to Gordon Hudson for this information and more.
	Gorgie Road 05 1280 x 727 245K	Make of this what you will but it still makes me laugh Winning Defence TATTIE HEID indeed!
	Gorgie Road 06 1108 x 1080 318K	Sad to see a failed business but the area has improved since the new school at Tynecastle was built, and Gorgie Farm is across the road. The café's name reminds me of a similarly named café in St Andrews - as well as an expression of suprise by a Terry Scott character whose name I forget - and also the legendary underground cartoonist Robert Crumb, my hero.
	Gorgie Rd IR 1280 x 854 319K	Infrared view of the railway bridge beside Wheatfield Road.
	Gorgie Road Bridge 01 1280 x 849 253K	Not a very cheerful prospect but the area is undergoing some change with a new Tynecastle High School being built.
	Gorgie Road Bridge 02 1280 x 854 268K	Adjacent to Gorgie Farm is this establishment, nestling under the railway bridge at the top of McLeod Street.
	Tivoli Cinema 1280 x 830 248K	Originally a picture house, then a bingo hall, it's currently some sort of church.
	Gorgie 5 1280 x 854 251K	270m further west, opposite Wheatfield Street is this trio of shops.
	Gorgie Road Westfield Road 1280 x 657 218K	A familiar view to those traveling west along Gorgie Road. Westfield Road on the right leads to Murrayfield Stadium and Stevenson Road. At the far end of the red sandstone city block is the former Pooles Roxy cinema.
	Gorgie Road McLeod Street 1280 x 850 197K	600m east along Gorgie Road, now back at the south side of Gorgie Farm. Built into the stonework supporting the rail bridge here is a gents toilet, long since disused. It contrasts with the new school at the back.
	Gorgie Road Crumbs 1280 x 913 295K	At the other side of the bridge there seems to be some uncertainty as to what's going to happen next. These shops seem vacant.
	Gorgie Farm 1 1280 x 850 500K	Things are a bit more cheerful across the road at Gorgie Farm. This wall separates the farm from Springwell House.
	Gorgie Farm 768 x 1024 335K	This small urban farm has been here for a few years now. It's a great place for parents to bring their children. This picture shows the decorated wall.