Edinburgh Hogmanay Cancelled

[Stoosal]

We went out with Sister and BIL last night to local pub in town for Hogmanay and they closed the bar at 10.30pm We were amazed that Dalbeattie was like a ghost town and no fireworks at all, I thought Hogmanay was a big thing in Scotland

2nd of January is usually a busy pub day in Dalbeattie…….! Pubs have always closed early on Hogmanay in Dabatey!

 

[Joethejoiner]

I’m intrigued as to why, if falling masonry was/is recognised as such a risk all those years ago, as to why action hasn’t been taken to ensure the risk hasn’t been reduced by actually identifying the buildings affected and remedial action being required to be carried out. High winds can take place most of the winter period so on a busy December shopping day the risk must necessitate closures as well?

Waitress was killed at Ryans bar , west end of Princes' Street , many years ago . Falling masonry came through pub awning .
Think some regulations were introduced after but not sure .
So yes , good question

 

[Stoosal]

Waitress was killed at Ryans bar , west end of Princes' Street , many years ago . Falling masonry came through pub awning .
Think some regulations were introduced after but not sure .
So yes , good question

I remember…..worked in Melville Street at the time!

 

[big bertha]

Obviously, in your Silver Cross pram!

In my platform shoes.