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5th March 2018, 03:54 AM
#21
Re: Archie Linton
Re.Posts .17&18.
Does the Law on Sunday Drinking, Still apply ,in the Area?Think they called it a Bona fide Traveller
One had to travel a certain number of miles.To qualify.To enter a Pub.
Being berthed at Burntisland. Piled into a Taxi or two. Off to Kirkaldy. Which fitted the bill.
Also,recall a mid-week trip there. To watch Raith Rovers v Aberdeen.
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7th March 2018, 09:32 PM
#22
Re: Archie Linton
Evan,
That Law was repealed a few decades ago,if I remember right one had to be 2 miles from point of departure,and at least 2 miles from destination AND sign the book!That was checked by the local Constabulary on a regular basis.I guess they got sick of "Buffalo Bill travelling from Cucutta to Dodge City"!
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