51-53 Kyleakin Road, Thornliebank, Glasgow. G46 8DE. Tel: 0141 638 3705.
Cuillins. 1991.
Cuillins opened in 1965 in a housing scheme in Arden. Proprietor Richard Lemon was not new to the licensed trade as he formerly owned the Lemon Tree bar in Parliamentary Road which closed its doors for the last time in August 1964 due to the redevelopment in the area by the City Council.
The new bar derives its name from the picturesque Cuillins range of mountains on the isle Skye. The pub is situated on Kyleakin Road which is also the name of a community on Skye. One of the features of the bar was a sunset mural showing the Cuillins of Skye fronted by the Minch.
The bar counter was of oak panels and sheet copper with white sculptured walls. The seating accommodation was upholstered in green and the chairs in black.
One of the features of the bar is the mural of the Cuillins of Skye. 1965.
Interior view of the lounge. 1965.
left to right Mrs Lemon, J M Newcomb, sales manager for United Caledonian Breweries, Mr Richard Lemon, Stephen R Lemon.
Here are some principal personalities who attended the smoker dinner held at Belmont House, Glasgow, by the Cowcaddens Ward of the Glasgow Association in 1962. Left to right: Mr G Ramster, Glasgow Association Office; Mr H Doherty, Symposium Bar, Cowcaddens Street; Mr N Jones, Cross Keys, St. Peter’s Street; Mr J Dougan, Dougan’s Bar, Springburn Road; Mr R Lemon, Lemon Tree, Parliamentary Road (Ward Convener); Mr W J Bennet, Port Dundas Road; Mr W B Gow, Bristol Bar, Cowcaddens; Mr J Lanagan, Maitland Street; Mr T F Flynn who succeeded Mr Gow as president of the Glasgow Association; Mr D McNiven, Argyle Arms, Kennedy Street; and Mr W J McDowall, Secretary, Glasgow Association.
Mr M McGrory, manager of Cuillins and Mrs J Stevenson manageress of the lounge.
Cuillins. 2005.
Cuillins. 2008.
Cuillins is now closed.
Update… 2018.
Cuillins. 2018. The place is now well ruined. The next stage is for this once great public house is for it to be demolished.
Facts…
Licence Holders.
1990 John Healy for Drybrough & Co Ltd.
1970 Alistair McDougall McMillan.
Do you remember this old pub? If so please leave a comment.
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My dad Eddie ran the Cuillins in the late 80s before John Heally
Worked in there when Pat Malloy ran it
Me too
My uncle owned it in the 60s
Richard lemon
It’s in sorry state it needs demolished
I worked in the lounge 1966 to 68 when Dick lemon had it
My mum worked in the cullins for years… when I turned 18 I drank in it until it shut down. Saturday nights for Karaoke 🎤 Lots of great memories. I had my 18th & 21st in it. my daughters christening.. Everyone knew each other defo the good old days.. Old firm days were the best, mixed company great banter… Memories I will cherish….
Pat Malloy and a woman named Rose…names I remember from 1984 when I worked there…my mum dad and sister also worked there.
Worked with Eddie early 80’s
Aw my mum worked in this for years when John healy ran it. Can always remember going in after school yo wait on her finishing her shift lol.
Had many a pint wi ma old pal Joe Thompson there , when John had the pub , i remember the lounge bein absolutely jumpin at the weekend , yeah …..Joe , ma auld pal just loved goin in b4 we headed uptown – great times .