The Greyhound Bar
Kirkmuirhill, Lanark.
In the NEWS 1979…
Nip in Air in “Smelly” Pub Row…
A Blazing row has erupted after a woman member of a licensing board branded a pub’s toilets as smelly.
In fact, Miss May Hodgson said the smell was so bad she had to leave immediately.
As a result, Lanark District Licensing Board called for an immediate improvement in the standard of cleanliness in Kirkmuirhill’s Greyhound Bar.
But now the regulars at the pub are up in arms. They claim their local is spotless, and they are calling for an apology.
CLEANERS
They are drawing up a petition and Daniel Rundell, of 17 Westburn Terrace, Kirkmuirhill, said, “I have drank in this pub for years and this new owner has spent thousands. “It is cleaner and better than it has ever been and I think there should be an apology from this woman councillor.”
The regulars claim that councillor Hodgson’s remarks are a slight on them, and James Aikman of 6 Barr Terrace, Kirkmuirhill, said, “If this were a dirty place the customers would complain. But it is not. It’s spotless.
John Hunter, of 19 Scott Street, Kirkmuirhill, said, “The place is clean. I had a party here for my son’s 21st birthday party and I think there should be a retraction on behalf of the Licensing Court.”
Pub owner Peter Maguire said, “I took over this pub in May and since then I have spent £6000 in improving the facilities. “The toilets are always kept clean and I certainly would like a retraction and an apology.”
“My business has suffered unfairly because of the remarks, and I have complained to the Licensing Trade Association.”
Today Miss Hodgson was unrepentant. When asked if she stood by her remark, she said, “Certainly. Every member of the Licensing Board agreed that the place needed to be cleaned up a bit.”
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The Chase Inn
Langmuir Road, Kirkintilloch.
A Pub for the family.
So many pubs these days have gimmicks. If they’re not trying to outsmart one another with entertainment then they’re vying with each other in snacks and food stakes. So it’s rather nice when you come across a new pub which claims to have no gimmicks, a pub designed for the family.
Opened just over a week ago, the Chase Inn, in Langmuir Road, Harestanes, Kirkintilloch, is a family pub where people can enjoy good conversation, says manager Mr. Tom Rigby.
Having been a dry town for so long, Kirkintilloch now has a handful of places where locals can spend a pleasant hour or so over a pint. what’s been the reactions of people living in the town?
Were they pleased to see another pub on their door-step?
The only people who actually have the Chase Inn on their door-steps are the residents of the Harestanes Estate, a mixture of private houses and council ones, and they’re not complaining.
The estate is about a mile from the town centre and according to Mr. Rigby most of the patrons so far have come from the estate. If they’re not out for an evening they can pop into the adjoining off-sales, and collect something for a cosy evening at home. An equestrian theme has been used throughout the building, hence the name, Chase Inn. There are motifs and murals showing various aspects of the horse scene, including a steeplechase and hunting scene.
There is seating at the Chase Inn for 180, so there is plenty of room for patrons to relax in comfort at a pub where the only entertainment is colour television. To ensure that “Chase Inn” will become synonymous with the description “excellent service,” Mr. Rigby has recruited a large full-time staff which at peak periods will be able assisted by many part-time helpers.