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STICKING TO THE FACTS
The lampposts of Calton Hill are a complete mess. Hundreds of small stickers have been added to them – some to an astonishing height (see foot of…
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The lampposts of Calton Hill are a complete mess. Hundreds of small stickers have been added to them – some to an astonishing height (see foot of…
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NEW REPORT OUTLINES FUTURE FOR GEORGE STREET
As last reported here on 10 March, new principles for the layout and uses of George Street have reached an advanced stage. They will go before…
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As last reported here on 10 March, new principles for the layout and uses of George Street have reached an advanced stage. They will go before…
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PLEASE KEEP ON THE GRASS
Another fine day. More crowds in St Andrew Square Garden enjoying the sunshine, enjoying the grass. Not the gurgling bog but the warm, soft, scented…
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Another fine day. More crowds in St Andrew Square Garden enjoying the sunshine, enjoying the grass. Not the gurgling bog but the warm, soft, scented…
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GOLD TOP CELEBRATION FOR BROUGHTON PRIMARY SCHOOL RUNNERS
Monday saw the second Edinburgh outing of the gold open-topped bus in as many weeks as it visited Broughton Primary School, writes Nicola Clark-…
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Monday saw the second Edinburgh outing of the gold open-topped bus in as many weeks as it visited Broughton Primary School, writes Nicola Clark-…
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NO QUICK COMEBACK FOR GORMLEYS
The missing Gormleys will not return to the Water of Leith this summer. Last August we reported the National Galleries of Scotland’s…
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The missing Gormleys will not return to the Water of Leith this summer. Last August we reported the National Galleries of Scotland’s…
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ISSUE 252 – OUT SOON!
One Spurtle does not a summer make, but our printed June issue makes a good start with swooping scoops on art, zooming fly-pasts on licensing and…
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One Spurtle does not a summer make, but our printed June issue makes a good start with swooping scoops on art, zooming fly-pasts on licensing and…
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RESTAURANTS CORNER THE MARKET
The future of 8 St Andrew Square becomes a little clearer (and more appetising) with news that London-based Iberica Food and Culture Ltd has applied…
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The future of 8 St Andrew Square becomes a little clearer (and more appetising) with news that London-based Iberica Food and Culture Ltd has applied…
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PASSED OVER TO THE OTHER SIDE
When Waterloo Place was constructed in 1819, it bisected Calton Burying Ground leaving a rump cemetery on the uphill northern side of the road. …
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When Waterloo Place was constructed in 1819, it bisected Calton Burying Ground leaving a rump cemetery on the uphill northern side of the road. …
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SECRET NEW LOOK AT AULD REEKIE
An alternative guidebook to Edinburgh that aims to be as surprising and insightful for locals as it is for visitors will be launched on 1 June. …
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An alternative guidebook to Edinburgh that aims to be as surprising and insightful for locals as it is for visitors will be launched on 1 June. …
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EDINBURGH SAFARI (2)
Last week we launched the first of our Edinburgh safaris by inviting readers to search for four or more owls (see foot of page). Since then we'…
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Last week we launched the first of our Edinburgh safaris by inviting readers to search for four or more owls (see foot of page). Since then we'…
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