There are many areas all around here like this, rows of old tenements completely dereleeckt. An exceptional breeding ground for junkies and crack whores. Fortunatly most adolecents who are raised in these areas are violent to the neighbouring schemes kids so no important people get hurt.
Here's a look at the library that serves all three schemes, It's about the size of two portacabins. Luckily, Charlie and Phoenix have Uncle Josh, Dave and Ally to help with their book needs.
Because of the extreme violence in these areas, all the residence have voted to have CCTV cameras pointing in their windows. I find it strange that more wealthy people refuse proposals for CCTV in their areas. It is the best weapon against terrorism....didn't you know?
After many enduring trails, fighting off junkies, peedos, bams (now known as chavs for some reason), drunks and the soandsos we finally arrived at our destination 'the jakie playpark'
Of course Teri and myself had to do the routine check for any stray needles then sanitise the swing seats and chute before we could allow any fun to be had. Charlie didn't know she was in Niddrie so sometimes wandered up to a stranger to say 'Hiya'. I had to educate her on peedo's and tell her talking to people is BAD.
She loved the chute which is a lot bigger than she's used to, it took her ages to climb the big steps up to the top the first time but seemed to fly up everytime after that.
The rope bridge was a spot of bother but with some brainstorming, she came to an effective solution
We then came back through Greendykes which I would have to say makes Craigmillar look respectible while being on par with the scumminess of Niddrie. Though a look at Craigmillar High Street might suggest otherwise.
Although I am being facetious it is worth noting that there was a shooting in the local pub about 2 weeks ago.
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