Co-op

[ECY]

Can anyone tell me how much of Scott St was owned by the Co-op in the 60s?

[john.w]

About halfway between South St and Canal St round the corner into Canal St which ended wie the milk shop which looked down Charles St, then on the other side off Canal St the Co-op started from the steamies along to Scott St then round the corner to about halfway to Victoria St. The Co-op jiners shop wis next to where the Twa Tams is

[HOODLUM65]

In addition to above, there was a co-op grocery in Nth.Methven St. at the corner with Atholl Street. Had home delivery on a Thursday.

Also on the opposite side of the street, (south of St. Ninian's school) near where the launderette is now, existed a co-op butchers shop. Animal carcasses were hanging from hooks in the ceiling and sawdust on the shop floor to catch the drips from the meat.

Health and safety would have a field day, if it was nowadays.

Edited May 19, 2016 by HOODLUM65

[john.w]

Wis there no a Co-op in Craigie in Abbot St

Edited May 20, 2016 by john.w

[Willie Peat]

Yes. Where the Abbotsford Bar is now. 

[ejksjfc]

They also had a couple of shops in  County Place where The County Hotel is now on the corner if I remember correctly 1 was the coal office and the other the milk shop. They also had the milk depot (originally the stables) on Feus Road. 

Edited May 20, 2016 by ejksjfc

[john.w]

Yes. Where the Abbotsford Bar is now. 

At least the Co-op paid  you divi on your purchases aw you get from the Abbotsford is a sair heid

[Abernethy Saint]

They've cancelled them now, to pay for the bank they made a complete mess out of.

[john.w]

In my generation's young days co=op divi payout wis like another xmas

[HOODLUM65]

In my generation's young days co=op divi payout wis like another xmas

Fur yur maw.

[john.w]

Wee bit off topic but I can remember my grannies Cupar Co-op number 82 me and my auld dear stayed wie her during the war and for aw you comics out there it wisnae the battle of Bannockburn

[south inch]

Wee bit off topic but I can remember my grannies Cupar Co-op number 82 me and my auld dear stayed wie her during the war and for aw you comics out there it wisnae the battle of Bannockburn

Waterloo?

[john.w]

Waterloo?

aye close

[Abernethy Saint]

Mons Graupius?

[john.w]

Mons Graupius?

Is that Mons Megs brother

[Abernethy Saint]

You remember. When you helped the Romans thrash the Picts. AD83. 

[south inch]

You remember. When you helped the Romans thrash the Picts. AD83. 

Surely John would have been on the Picts' side.  Would not surprise me if he wasn't the guy who accused the Romans of creating a desert and calling it peace.

[Abernethy Saint]

John was a double agent, posing as a Roman whilst secretly sabotaging their bolt-throwers. 

[john.w]

John was a double agent, posing as a Roman whilst secretly sabotaging their bolt-throwers. 

what to feck

[THE REBEL SAINT]

Can anyone tell me how much of Scott St was owned by the Co-op in the 60s?

just the bits they owned

 

[HOODLUM65]

Wee bit off topic but I can remember my grannies Cupar Co-op number 82 me and my auld dear stayed wie her during the war and for aw you comics out there it wisnae the battle of Bannockburn

Bore?

I mean Boer?

Bloody predictive text.

[Lochwinnochsaintee]

Two little things I remember about the Scott street coop. The old fashioned lift with an attendant. My brother and I summoned it and were told quite sternly "You boys walk up the stairs". Also the pneumatic tubes into which the assistant put your money and two minutes later your change and receipt appeared as if by magic.

[Abernethy Saint]

Those tubes were brilliant. I remember being in big government offices which had them, thinking, "technology can never improve on this". 

[HOODLUM65]

The Co-op grocery dept. in North Methven St. had what seemed like a pulley system from the counter at one side of the store to the elevated Office at the other side of the store. The bill and monies were put into an enclosed "cup" and when, (what can  best be described as a lavvy handle and chain was pulled), the money etc was catapulted on an overhead wire to the Office, before making the return journey with your change.

 

[HOODLUM65]

Those tubes were brilliant. I remember being in big government offices which had them, thinking, "technology can never improve on this". 

Worked in Gov. Est. where Pneumatic tubes with contents were sent through plastic pipe network.

Documents and small components were transported in this manner.

Due to increased security risks, and the fact it was always breaking down, the system was discontinued.

Another waste of tax payers money.