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David McLean

SHOCKING: No nonsense edinburgh scheme pub that mysteriously burned down in the 1990s - You Need To See This

It was the rough and ready Edinburgh pub that carried a reputation for the occasional outbreak of violence.

But while Granton's Willie Muir pub certainly had its moments, regulars have mostly fond memories of drinking there down the years.

Situated near the junction of West Granton Road and Crewe Road North, the notorious boozer opened in the late 1960s and had a clientele made up mostly of Granton locals and those who worked at the nearby gas works and Ferranti engineering plant.

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