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

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 31 Jan 2009, 13:41

The old cobblers shop next to that Kitcheners place is open for business at Portobello Foot care. Noticed last week but forgot to mention in the passing.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 02 Feb 2009, 17:46

See that fruit shop next to Roma is closed for refurbishment.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 02 Feb 2009, 23:23

Borders?

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 07 Feb 2009, 22:26

Yup it was Borders and they're open again

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 08 Feb 2009, 13:51

I notice the Wisteria Lane shop has whitened the windows.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 08 Feb 2009, 16:46

its empty, looks like its shut down.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 08 Feb 2009, 16:51

Sandra wrote:its empty, looks like its shut down.

If it has shut down then it didnt last very long.

I did notice they had a sale on, and then a double sale thing. It could be that they were trying to clear out as much stock as possible before refurbishing or sumat.

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 08 Feb 2009, 19:41

See that , according to that fav site of MT's, Kellee's Place is up for sale

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 10 Feb 2009, 22:07

Marya wrote:See that , according to that fav site of MT's, Kellee's Place is up for sale

I think the BBC news website could be considered my favourite website based on the time spent on the site. Far more time than any other site.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 10 Feb 2009, 22:08

Not a shop but someone looking to start a business in Porty.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 10 Feb 2009, 23:40

Marya wrote:See that , according to that fav site of MT's, Kellee's Place is up for sale

is kp the former Jennys tea room in the run of shops which includes boots?

Maria · Post by **Maria** » 10 Feb 2009, 23:43

Porty wrote:
Marya wrote:See that , according to that fav site of MT's, Kellee's Place is up for sale
is kp the former Jennys tea room in the run of shops which includes boots?

That's the one.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 11 Feb 2009, 00:21

Thanks- and in that case it definitely has been there for 40 years. I was about 8 and my mum took my brother and I in there for a treat. We both got coca cola in the traditional glass bottle. I somehow managed to suck the straw and made the juice shoot up my throat and down my nose. It was horrible. St Andrews must also have been on the high street for more than 40 years. They used to charge 3d for a poke of chips or 80 pokes for £1 in todays money!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 11 Feb 2009, 20:55

ah bless

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 13 Feb 2009, 17:06

Wisteria Lane is re-opening shortly.

As an ebay trading assistants place.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 13 Feb 2009, 20:02

Do you think Porty needs this

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 13 Feb 2009, 20:48

Sandra wrote:Do you think Porty needs this

Personally, id say that its better to have shops occupied than laying empty.

I say good luck to the trading assistant. There is certainly a lot of them about the UK and by looking them up on ebay they do seem to be making a number of sales.

Perhaps the new occupant of the shop is trying to make some cash out of the depressing economic climate we have at present. Help people make some cash from their unused/unwanted items they have in their homes. (with the trading assistant taking a small commission).

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 13 Feb 2009, 21:37

Marc Heath is the person behind the ebay related venture which is about to open in the shop formerlly known as Wisteria Lane.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 13 Feb 2009, 22:47

BeachBum wrote: Help people make some cash from their unused/unwanted items they have in their homes.

Perhaps. I'd rather sell my own stuff direct.

BeachBum · Post by **BeachBum** » 13 Feb 2009, 23:04

Im sure many people want to sell their own stuff direct, but it does seem to be well proven that there is a thriving market for people selling via trading assistants / posts.

I have often sold things myself direct.

I think it provides an option, there is a bakers in Portobello - people dont have to use it, they can make their own bread, rolls etc;

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 13 Feb 2009, 23:09

quite correct.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 21 Mar 2009, 14:42

Wisteria Lane has moved to 38/7 Main Street, Gullane.

SoupDragon · Post by **SoupDragon** » 27 May 2009, 16:59

see the Central Bar is getting a new coat of paint

Lima · Post by **Lima** » 27 May 2009, 21:29

Was passing this evening and there is a banner hanging on the railings out the front advertising that it was re-opening under new management. No date mentioned as yet though.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 27 May 2009, 23:56

H2O is getting a rather smart makeover!

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 18 Jun 2009, 11:54

see Porty's favourite shop Klaze is to let.

Mark Cameron · Post by **Mark Cameron** » 24 Dec 2009, 14:32

I see the old Wisteria Lane shop is being given a lick of paint. Anybody any ideas what the plans are for the shop?

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 24 Dec 2009, 14:52

And Jamieson's Tea Room appears to have closed down.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 24 Dec 2009, 22:12

The Tea Room closed a wee while ago - after "yet another flood" it was not possible to keep trading according to the notice in the window.

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 27 Dec 2009, 09:15

When we were waiting for our lift to the Dog and Cat home on Christmas morning I had a peek. It's going to be a flooring shop, specialising in hardwood floors. Might do better as that's not an impulse buy !!Not the best location.If Wisteria Lane had been in Morningside or Stockbridge it would probably still be there.

teddygirl · Post by **teddygirl** » 29 Dec 2009, 19:17

Wisteria Lane has in fact moved to Gullane, hopefully it is doing okay there.

Sandra · Post by **Sandra** » 29 Dec 2009, 20:53

teddygirl wrote:Wisteria Lane has in fact moved to Gullane, hopefully it is doing okay there.

yeah knew that. Hope they are doing ok as some of the furniture they sold was outstanding and really cheaply priced.

Porty · Post by **Porty** » 13 Jan 2010, 14:11

Sandra wrote:see Porty's favourite shop Klaze is to let.

I'm reliably informed Subway are moving into this site.

magbagpuss · Post by **magbagpuss** » 13 Jan 2010, 20:41

Not an empty shop but the Dragon Way on Bath Street has a new manager/owner.We were in after a long absence. Food was good , service great. Albert really wants to try and put it on the map. He hopes to specialise in seafood.

Bob Jefferson · Post by **Bob Jefferson** » 19 Jan 2010, 10:51

I heard a rumour that the coffee chain Caffè Nero is moving into the premises formerly known as Select.