Bygone News - Kings Cross Road

Halcyon Days

fiona.christison — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 16:13:22 +0000

I lived at 20 Kings Cross Road Beechwood up to the early seventies then moved to Kirkton when I was thirteen. I remember a newspaper vendor called Johnny Croll who used to give us a few bob to deliver the telegraph to the industrial estate through the hole in the wall in Beechwood,we also used to collect empty lemonade bottles from the factories then take them to Margi McBains sweetie shop and receive a few pennies for them. Halcyon days indeed.

Gas Explosion

fiona.christison — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:20:16 +0000

I recall getting off the bus at Kings Cross Road and walking along Dronley Place when suddenly there was a massive gas explosion behind me.

One of the tenements in Kings Cross Road had the front blown off. I felt like I had just experienced an earthquake as I walked home that day. It must have been about 1975 or slightly earlier.

Childhood in Beechwood

lynne.davidson — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:17:06 +0000

I have fond memories of growing up in Beechwood, living in a tenement in Kingscross road. I remember playing and making dens, and having many adventures at the miley. I think its still there and keep meaning to visit. Maybe one day. I wish my old house was still there.

Great Neighbour

lynne.davidson — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:42:23 +0000

Of course I can't go back in time as most of the fowk here, however being born and bred in Dundee living most of my young life in Beechwood I have brilliant memories from there. Read more......