The shops thread (was: Empty Shops on Porty High St)

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 18 Jun 2007, 13:58

Work has started on the Red Giant....front shop gutted...

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 18 Jun 2007, 14:39

Pal of Porty wrote:The old "In House Design" premises have a 'To Let' sign back in the window. Also a banner above the shop front saying '70% off all clothing".

The shop was being emptied as I passed earlier.

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 19 Jun 2007, 08:37

Noticed the Sue Ryder shop was shut. Maybe they're moving into the Red Giant for a bigger, better charity retail experience

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 19 Jun 2007, 08:57

Ironically, Sue Ryder closed because of competition from other charity shops. Have we finally reached saturation point?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 11 Aug 2007, 10:37

Notice 'Artefacts' is having a closing down sale. Anyone know what will be taking its place?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 11 Aug 2007, 11:55

Noticed "Fine Wine Company" is coming to old charity shop opposite findlays

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 11 Aug 2007, 12:00

Sandra wrote:Noticed "Fine Wine Company" is coming to old charity shop opposite findlays

Good stuff! I'm assuming that it is the same folk who have the one in Musselburgh? Can only be a good thing

bearcub · Post by **bearcub** » 11 Aug 2007, 12:35

If it's the same one, they've got a good name for themselves. Looking forward to paying them a visit...

I wonder why they chose Portobello...

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 11 Aug 2007, 12:57

bearcub wrote:I wonder why they chose Portobello...

Maybe they read this forum

Puerto bella · Post by **Puerto bella** » 11 Aug 2007, 14:18

Sounds great, just what we need.

Puerto bella · Post by **Puerto bella** » 11 Aug 2007, 14:18

Forgot to say - what is Red Giant going to be, does anyone know?

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 11 Aug 2007, 16:11

Yes, it's going to be a dental practice.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 11 Aug 2007, 20:06

teddygirl wrote:Yes, it's going to be a dental practice.

Shame, a Tesco Metro would have been the business

Puerto bella · Post by **Puerto bella** » 11 Aug 2007, 21:26

Thanks TG. Bit of a shame in some ways.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 17 Aug 2007, 13:56

Marya wrote:Heard today that 'Top Hat' on Brighton Place are on the move come July.
They are moving into the premises that used to be 'Mulberries' and 'Bonoful' is taking over the Brighton Place shop.
Good to see local businesses expanding rather than another charity shop opening.

Confirmation that Bonoful are expanding Hats off for takeaway

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 17 Aug 2007, 15:20

The old Gas showroom(where the charity shop recently closed) is opening as a wine shop.........can't remember the name but they have a branch in Musselburgh, Fisherrow side.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 17 Aug 2007, 16:08

Sandra wrote:Noticed "Fine Wine Company" is coming to old charity shop opposite findlays

Sandra beat you to it Teddygirl!

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 17 Aug 2007, 16:25

Och, well here's another one, one of the shops, maybe the old In Design shop or near there is going to be a music shop of sorts, selling guitars I think. My information is all a bit scatty like myself

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 17 Aug 2007, 16:28

teddygirl wrote:Och, well here's another one, one of the shops, maybe the old In Design shop or near there is going to be a music shop of sorts, selling guitars I think. My information is all a bit scatty like myself

I've heard that they will be offering music tuition.

Post by **wangi** » 17 Aug 2007, 16:47

The Fine wine Company have a fine selection of beers too... well at least in Fisherrow they do.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 17 Aug 2007, 16:48

So you'd heard of that one too, Marya, I'll have to be quicker off the mark next time

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 17 Aug 2007, 16:49

wangi wrote:The Fine wine Company have a fine selection of beers too... well at least in Fisherrow they do.

Yes, the one in Fisherrow is very good and smaller than the Portobello one will be, so should have a good stock.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 17 Aug 2007, 23:02

Marya wrote:
teddygirl wrote:Och, well here's another one, one of the shops, maybe the old In Design shop or near there is going to be a music shop of sorts, selling guitars I think. My information is all a bit scatty like myself
I've heard that they will be offering music tuition.

Yes, there is a poster up about what kind of music tuition they give on the window.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 17 Aug 2007, 23:04

As you know artefacts is closing down, there was a guy there with tape measure the other day, measuring the windows and such like wonder if another shop is arriving. Hopefully.

Post by **wangi** » 17 Aug 2007, 23:05

Never mind all that...

...What's happening to the Pop Inn?

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 17 Aug 2007, 23:07

wangi wrote:Never mind all that...

...What's happening to the Pop Inn?

No idea, thought it would be another bar but looks like they are adding a shop front, interesting..

Lou · Post by **Lou** » 18 Aug 2007, 01:16

The Pop Inn is going to be William Hill Bookies. Better than pub me thinks.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 18 Aug 2007, 11:39

I did mention way back in December that the bookies had applied for a licence at the Pop Inn
Have you seen the size of the satellite dish they've got up!

Wonder if anything will ever happen with the Figgate Whins thats been boarded up for years it seems

kings roader · Post by **kings roader** » 18 Aug 2007, 18:43

Both Punch pubs. You would need to off your head to get involved with them. I heard on fairly good authority that almost 40% of their pubs in Edinburgh are closed at present !!

Epykat · Post by **Epykat** » 18 Aug 2007, 19:53

kings roader wrote:Both Punch pubs. You would need to off your head to get involved with them. I heard on fairly good authority that almost 40% of their pubs in Edinburgh are closed at present !!

Not only Edinburgh. I know from personal experience that they like shutting pubs down in Liverpool too - as well as everywhere else no doubt.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 18 Aug 2007, 20:37

Punch are advertising the pub at bottom of Bath St and the Tides Inn on their website but are keeping quiet about the Figgate

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 19 Aug 2007, 21:16

SoupDragon wrote: Wonder if anything will ever happen with the Figgate Whins thats been boarded up for years it seems

a "nice" bar would be good.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 27 Aug 2007, 09:48

Sandra wrote:Noticed "Fine Wine Company" is coming to old charity shop opposite findlays

They're also holding a wine tasting evening in the Dalriada on Wed 12 Sep when Abigail Lambert will "describe some of the amazing wines in their company portfolio".

Tickets available on 0131 665 0088

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 27 Aug 2007, 20:46

Marya wrote:
Sandra wrote:Noticed "Fine Wine Company" is coming to old charity shop opposite findlays
They're also holding a wine tasting evening in the Dalriada on Wed 12 Sep when Abigail Lambert will "describe some of the amazing wines in their company portfolio".

Tickets available on 0131 665 0088

Yes, saw that also in the shop in Musselburgh

(shame its a Wednesday night though!)

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 28 Aug 2007, 09:42

The old Lunn Poly is being reopened as yet another charity shop