Changing Times
Local History
If you had taken a walk along our high street (Castle Street) in the 1950’s what sort of stores would you have found? The following table is an attempt to shed light on just that:
Year columns: 1951 · 1951–62 · 1981 · 1985 · 2003
Castle Street
92 Castle Street
- 1951: Henderson & Loggie — Chartered Accountants
88 Castle Street
- 1951: Mrs A. M. Clark — Booksellers & Newsagents
- 1951–62: Bell’s — Boot & Shoe Repairs
- 1981: A. S. Beat — Butcher
- 1985: A. Minick & Son — Butcher
86 Castle Street
- 1951: Miss Dow — Hairdressers
- 1951–62: Janet Thomson — Ladies Hairdresser
- 1981: H. Cooper — Ladies Hairdresser
- 1985: Charity Shop
80 Castle Street
- 1981: Clark Shoe Repairs
78 Castle Street
- 1951: William Fairlie — Hairdressers
- 1951–62: William Fairlie — Gent’s Hairdressing Saloon
72 Castle Street
- 1985: Tayport Printers Ltd
- 2003: Central Heating Services Fife Ltd
68 Castle Street
- 1951: Mrs Jones — Confectioners
- 1951–62: Mrs H. Jones — Confectioner, Tobacconist & Stationer
- 1981: Eddie Mackenzie — Newsagent & Tobacconist
- 1985: E. & A. Mackenzie — Newsagent & Tobacconist
- 2003: K. & B. — Newsagent & Tobacconist
65 Castle Street
- 1951: Miss M. L. McRae — Restaurateurs / Caterers
- 1981: Strachan Ross — Solicitors
63 Castle Street
- 1951: P. McNaughton (Postmaster) — Post Office
- 1951–62: P. McNaughton — Registrar of Births, Marriages & Deaths
- 1981: Post Office
- 1985: Post Office
- 2003: Post Office
62 Castle Street
- 1951: Miss Agnes — Confectioners
58 Castle Street
- 1951: Police Office
- 1951–62: Police Station
57 Castle Street
- 1951: George D. Graham — Funeral Directors / Joiner / Glazier
- 1951–62: George D. Graham — Joiner / Glazier
55 Castle Street
- 1951: Thomas Millar — Grocers
- 1951–62: Thomas Millar — Grocer, Provision Merchant
- 1981: Mace Grocers
- 2003: Charity Shop
51 Castle Street
- 1951: MacDonald & Briggs — Clifton Cafe
- 1951–62: Clifton Cafe
48 Castle Street
- 1951: William Low & Co Ltd — Grocers
- 1985: The Cabin Tearoom
- 2003: (empty store)
42 Castle Street
- 1951: Alexander G. Lesslie — Hairdressers
- 1951–62: G. P. Findlay & Co — Electrical Appliances
41 Castle Street
- 1951: Harriet S. Martin — Milliners
- 1951–62: J. Leonard Smith — Ironmongery & China Merchant
39 Castle Street
- 1951–62: J. Leonard Smith
- 1985: Libos — Fish Restaurant
- 2003: Libos — Fish & Chicken Bar
38 Castle Street
- 1951: J. Leonard Smith — Ironmongers
35 Castle Street
- 1951: Mrs A. C. Smith — Hairdressers
- 1951–62: William M. Gunn — Fish & Poultry
- 2003: (empty store)
32 Castle Street
- 1951–62: James P. McGregor — Chemist
- 1981: John A. Dott — Chemist
- 1985: John A. Dott — Chemist
- 2003: Douglas M. Black — Pharmacy
31 Castle Street
- 1951: William M. Gunn — Butcher
- 1951–62: William M. Gunn — Butcher
- 1981: J. & D. Linton — Fishmonger & Greengrocer
- 2003: (empty store)
30 Castle Street
- 1981: The Wool Shop
28 Castle Street
- 1981: E. B. Services Ltd. — Telecom Equipment
27 Castle Street
- 1951: William Emslie — Baker
- 1951–62: William Emslie — Baker
- 1981: Central Heating Services
- 1985: Central Heating Services
26 Castle Street
- 1951: Smith & Kay Ltd — Bootmakers
- 1951–62: Smith & Kay Ltd — Boot and Shoe Makers
- 1981: I. W. Matthew — Watchmakers
25 Castle Street
- 1951: David Young — Licenced Grocers
- 1951–62: David Young — Licenced Grocers
- 1981: Beatt & Tait — Licenced Grocer
24 Castle Street
- 1951–62: John Gilchrist & Son — Bakers & Purveyors
23 Castle Street
- 1985: A. Forgan — Joiner & Shopfitter
- 2003: Forgan’s Bed & Breakfast
22 Castle Street
- 1951: John Gilchrist & Son — Bakers & Purveyors
- 1951–62: John Gilchrist & Son
21 Castle Street
- 1951: John Pearson — Property Agents / Funeral Directors / Joiner / Glaizer
- 1951–62: John Pearson — Joiner / Glazier
20 Castle Street
- 1951–62: John Gilchrist & Son
- 1985: Bruce Smith — Upholsterer
18 Castle Street
- 1951: Robert Wedderspoon — Butcher
- 1951–62: Robert Wedderspoon — Butcher
- 1981: D. A. Chalmers — Butcher
- 1985: Iain M. C. Lumsden — Butcher
- 2003: A. Minick & Son — Butchers & Bakers
17 Castle Street
- 1951: A. M. Cuthbert — Cycle & Motor Agents
- 1951–62: Wallace A. Huges — Plumber, Gasfitter & Electrician
- 1981: Wallace A. Huges — Plumber
- 2003: Wallace A. Huges — Plumbing & Hardware
14 Castle Street
- 1981: McGills Drappery Shop
- 2003: Morning Noon & Night — Licenced Grocers
13 Castle Street
- 1951: Alexander McGlashan (Manager) — Dundee Savings Bank
- 1951–62: Alexander McGlashan (Manager) — Dundee Savings Bank
- 1981: Trustee Savings Bank
- 1985: Trustee Savings Bank
- 2003: Old Bank Dental Surgery
12 Castle Street
- 1951: Peebles Brothers Ltd — Grocers
- 1951–62: Edward Wilkie Ltd — General Drapers & Household Furnishers
- 1981: McGill Brothers — Drapers
11 Castle Street
- 1951: Alexander Clark — Painter & Decorator
- 1951–62: Alexander Clark — Painter, Paperhanger & Decorator
6 Castle Street
- 1951–62: F. D. Oswald — Boot & Shoe Repair
3 Castle Street
- 1981: S. J. Lawrence — Chiropodist
2 Castle Street
- 1951: Alexander Smith (Manager) — Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Ltd
- 1951–62: Alexander Smith (Manager) — Clydesdale & North of Scotland Bank Ltd
- 1981: Clydesdale Bank Ltd
- 1985: Clydesdale Bank Ltd
- 2003: Clydesdale Bank Ltd
1 Castle Street
- 1951: Robert L. Bayne — Carriers
- 1951–62: Robert L. Bayne — Carriers
- 1981: Robert L. Bayne — Carriers
Broad Street
18 Broad Street
- 1951: E. H. Simpson — Newsagent & Tobacconist
12 Broad Street
- 1951: James Grahame — Butchers
13 Broad Street
- 1951: Smith, Hood & Co — Coal Merchants
10 Broad Street
- 1981: J. F. Harron — Grocers
- 1985: The Harbour Shop
- 2003: Jane’s Harbour Tearoom
8 Broad Street
- 1981: Grace’s Hairdresser
- 2003: Tayport Barbers
7 Broad Street
- 1951: Miss Roger — Licenced Grocers
- 1981: N. & J. Crosby — Licenced Grocers
5 Broad Street
- 1951–62: Edward Wilkie Ltd — General Drapers & House Furnishers
- 2003: Wings n Things — Pet Shop
2 Broad Street
- 1951: Mrs Scott — Confectioners
- 1951–62: E. H. Simpson — Newsagent & Tobacconist
1 Broad Street
- 1951–62: Lawrence Cabrelli — Fish Restaurant
Please help us to fill in the blanks and make an corrections. Feel free to contact us via the feedback form in the comments section. Most of the historical content was taken from Tayport guide brochures.