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This blog is to introduce you to my town - Peebles, in the Scottish Borders - just one photo at a time, with perhaps a little description and maybe some history thrown in. I hope you will find it interesting. The title comes from a historical comment made by someone who preferred Peebles to the great and famous cities. I know how they felt. It's always a pleasure to return here however long you've been away.

If you want to make a comment, ask me a question, or merely just want to say "hello, I've dropped in", you can do that by using the comment section below each entry. (Just click on the word COMMENT and follow instructions. ) I'd love to know what you think of what you see of my town.

I don't have an expensive elaborate camera so the photo quality may not be brilliant, but I'd like to think my pics will please you. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Wednesday 24 February 2010

Backing Scotland!


Well, this is a picture of the Tourist Information Centre's display, backing Scotland in the Rugby Six Nations Championship of 2010. I have to say we're not doing too well at all so far, but this weekend Scotland plays Italy, and if we can't win that game then we really are doomed! I see a Wooden Spoon hovering!

Anyway as it was a beautiful day the reflections in the window made the photo extra special! Crumbs! You can even see my reflection, as I took the photo. The buildings are on the same side of the High Street as yesterday's view. The Medical Hall, a chemist shop and pharmacy, is an old "institution" in the town, and occupies the ground floor of the tall building. The upper floors are flats/apartments. Next door - and Andrew will remember this - is the building that used to house Johnstone's bakery. On the wall is a plaque with the symbol of two crossed baker's paddles (for taking loaves out of the oven). Today there is a Fish'n'chip shop in one half (flat for sale above) and a trendy funishing accessories shop, which is very new to the street.
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  1. Andrew25 February 2010 at 10:05

    Yes I do remember Johnstone's bakery. In winter I used to catch the bus to Penicuik where I worked in the paper mill. Not many shops were open on the High Street at 6.30 am except the bakery. My breakfast was always hot floury bap rolls straight from the oven. Sitting in a freezing bus eating Johnstone's baps made life a little more bearable.

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