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Lee Grimsditch & David McLean

Remembering the lost Edinburgh roadside restaurant - once every kid's dream

Motorway dining has never been quite the same since Little Chef met its demise.

Those of a certain age will remember well stopping off at the iconic eatery for a little respite and nourishment during long car journeys in the 1980s and 1990s.

The once ubiquitous roadside restaurant empire had a footprint near almost every major motorway and A road in the UK - including two restaurants on the fringes of Edinburgh.

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