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Catrine
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Old Dean and Stockbridge
Although separate districts of Edinburgh, Dean and Stockbridge lie close to one another on the Water of Leith. Dean is the older settlement, with historic milling connections and a number of former industrial buildings which have now been restored and converted to residential use. The elegant Dean Bridge forms a focal point of the neighbourhood. Stockbridge has historically been the location of a number of Edinburgh institutions and is still home to The Edinburgh Academy, while the former Royal Edinburgh Institution for the Deaf and Dumb has now relocated elsewhere and its premises absorbed by the school. Well-known local landmarks include the houses of the Colonies and the former Dean Orphan Hospital, now an acclaimed art gallery.
Old Catrine and Sorn
Modern Catrine is a sleepy place, and it is quite astonishing to see pictures of the giant mill buildings that once occupied its centre. Everything has changed since these were swept away - the main road through the town has been realigned, the railway station has closed, and many of its old tenements and houses have been demolished. Rhona Wilson's book includes a comprehensive history of the weaving industry, as well as pictures of Ballochmyle House, an Edwardian merry-go-round set up for Catrine Gala day, and Mrs Stewart who delivered milk and eggs carried by her mule. The history of Sorn, Catrine's smaller neighbour, is told in the final ten pages of the book.
Old West Linton
Dating from the days when West Linton had a railway station, these sixty photographs represent the village when it was just beginning to attract new settlers from Edinburgh and when a trip down the main street by a wealthy local in his new car could still bring the crowds out to watch. The book also features images of Carlops, Lamancha, Romanno Bridge, Mountain Cross, Blyth Bridge, Kirkcurd and Dolphinton.
Old Irvine
Having succumbed to the 1970s craze for dramatic town centre redevelopment, it's refreshing to see pictures of a more old-world Irvine before the bulldozers moved in. By contrast, views of the harbour show a part of Irvine that not only survived the ravages of 70s redevelopment, but has since been sympathetically restored - and complemented by the Scottish Maritime Museum. Eglinton Street, Kirkgate, High Street, Bank Street and Bridgegate feature prominently, along with the racecourse, academy, signal tower and many other locations.
Old Alexandria, Bonhill and Renton
Excellent pictures of the streets and shops of Alexandria, Bonhill and Renton are coupled with photographs of the local factories. An aerial view shows the various print- and dyeworks that were situated along the banks of the Leven, and there are several pictures of the ornate Argyll Motor Works, with their opulent marble offices. Renton Bowling Club, children paddling in the river, trams in Main Street, Bonhill Bridge and a fire at the yarn warehouse at Dillichip works are some of the other pictures featured.
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Largs Then & Now
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