Hi Hugh,

Up until a few years ago 5 Merry Street was the famous Robb's Restaurant and
bakers shop.


My parents had their wedding reception there in 1942 and also their Silver
Wedding in 1967.


The building is still there but other businesses occupy the space once used
by Robb.


It was considered very high class and indeed, the standard of bakery goods
was the best in town (once Jock Duncan moved up to South Queensferry, he had a
bakery further down Merry St on the opposite side, next to the Burns
Tavern).


Robb's was at the start of Merry St, which ran from Motherwell Cross up to
Carfin.


I will scan in a picture, (although it isn't the best quality) and send it to you. It shows Robb's quite clearly.


Regards,

Jim Leonard,
Motherwell.
  ¶ 8:50 PM