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jamie milne

Ha! Myself and a friend were stranded at this place for 7 (SEVEN) hours on January 2nd 1993, with around £4 between the two of us. It is also of note that for years my friend had driven down the A90 past this place, but had only ever given the name a cursory glance. Until we got stuck there he had laboured under the illusion that it was a Chinese Restaurant called 'Ye May'.

neil

Russ - what on earth were you doing in the vicinity of Brechin? The only reason to be round there is if you were born there. Brechin does not support human life.

russell

neil - don't be so hard on Brechin. Not that we ever got there. We were looking for the services. It was part of my trip with Skinny Russ.

SANDRA BISSET

I HAPPEN TO STAY IN GOOD OLD BRECHIN AND REGULARLY GO OUT TO THE MILK BAR AS WE KNOW IT FOR 1 THING ITS GOOD CLEAN BASIC FOOD AT A FRACTION OF THE PRICE COMPARED WITH THE BRECHIN POSH CAstle center

fin

I used to use the Stracathro 20 years ago, and the photos take me straight back.
The food was good then, and the comments, as good now!!

This is something that the Big Superdooper markets and businesses will NEVER learn, Nor Understand.

This is the real power of people who Care what they do! Not "not giving a damn, except to make more Divvie for the shareholders"!
I'll pity them to my grave.

To the little businessman, I say, I Salute you All, and Thankyou for years of hard slog, but little profit, but the anticipation you have put in all of us, as we get nearer to the little havens that you have fashioned in your image;because it is a reflection of you that we come back to! Time and again.

martin

i love this place. i always stop here on the way down to glasgow to see my family. I usually get there around 6am, and the breakfast is lovely!

Ricky

I was there yesterday, and for the first time. I went on the basis of seeing it here. Fantastic!! Toast made with what we call Scottish plain bread (Its what its made for). Love the way the counter staff shout out the part of your your order when its ready after you have sat down. Both myself and my mate Dave had to get up seperately on the shout of TOAST FUR THE SPESHUL FRYEE!! Brilliant!! Great grub though.

Nick Thomas

The signs on the bog door show an overdue and welcome nod to the naive art movement, but I'm not so sure about the "choice of soup". What IS the choice? It reminds me too much of a tandoori's suspiciously vague "meat curry".

Blod

Re Stracathro Services - My husband and I make the trip from Dundee just for the best meringue in the world. When my sister comes to visit from S. Wales the first thing she asks is "When are we going for a meringue" By the way we were there today and the choice of soup was veg. broth or lentil!

Jasmine Stewart

Now living in the USA this brought back many memories. We lived in Brechin for years.My son James worked there for a long while and I knew the owners. It holds special memories for me. Long may it stand and prosper.
Jasmine Stewart

Pete Rogers

Does anyone remember the Centrale in Moor st off of Cambridge Circus W1?They planned to relocate but didnt, I wonder where and how Ava the waitress is now?I have looked far and wide but nothing compares to The Centrale, long live The Centrale!Pete.

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