This is Were I Grew up
This is were I grew up in Craigentinny in Edinburgh. I went to Christmas parties here when I was really young, I also went to big picnics from here because my Mum went to the guild here or went to play dominos and they held dances and& concerts. I will never forget one picnic we went to. I was 5 years old and I got some money for running a race. I put it in my mouth at the same time as I was eating a bun and I swallowed it. I was takin to see a nurse who gave me a hug. I thought "This is daft, I just want my money back". I ended up in hospital to have an operation to remove it from my stomach. So I will always remember Craigentinny House, or The Castle as we called it.
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Both my grandmothers [Wilson and McKinlay] were members of the Cheery Bees and they held their meetings in the Castle. I remember the picnics and Christmas Parties. Also this is where my parents Elizabeth McKinlay and John Wilson held their wedding reception in March 1954. My mother told me during the war the Castle was hit which is why part of it has now gone. My mother lived in Loganlea Gardens and she had two sisters Margaret and Jenny. I have fond memories of this area. Does anyone know of them - would love to hear from you.
Comment from Lorna Macey on Thursday, 20th October 2011.