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HISTORIC HUMBUGGERY
The article below, apparently written on Christmas Day 1790, appeared in the Caledonian Mercury on 1 January 1791. It is possible that the…
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The article below, apparently written on Christmas Day 1790, appeared in the Caledonian Mercury on 1 January 1791. It is possible that the…
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ISSUE 302 – OUT TOMORROW!
As you read this, advanced copies of the December/January Spurtle are already appearing across the barony like Lockdown-busting shoppers from…
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As you read this, advanced copies of the December/January Spurtle are already appearing across the barony like Lockdown-busting shoppers from…
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FIVE-A-DAY FUN QUIZ
Are you bored? Are you not bored but in need of distraction? Do you like having your brain teased? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above,…
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Are you bored? Are you not bored but in need of distraction? Do you like having your brain teased? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above,…
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FLOOD MANAGEMENT NEEDS VISION AND LEADERSHIP
In July last year, Spurtle responded to recent downpours by examining the current and long-term efficacy of Edinburgh’s £43M Water of Leith Flood…
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In July last year, Spurtle responded to recent downpours by examining the current and long-term efficacy of Edinburgh’s £43M Water of Leith Flood…
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CAPITAL FOG – IT COULD BE WORSE
This morning we woke to a third day of miserable damp gloom. It may seem grim. But Edinburgh has known worse. The following article is…
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This morning we woke to a third day of miserable damp gloom. It may seem grim. But Edinburgh has known worse. The following article is…
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LOCALS ABHOR AN INFORMATION VACUUM
As first reported back in September, MMMARS Dundas Limited aims to demolish the existing structure and erect a new mixed-use development (residential…
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As first reported back in September, MMMARS Dundas Limited aims to demolish the existing structure and erect a new mixed-use development (residential…
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NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS
To avoid further binge-watching of US Presidential election coverage, one Spurtle correspondent today opted for a walk in the Botanics. In no…
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To avoid further binge-watching of US Presidential election coverage, one Spurtle correspondent today opted for a walk in the Botanics. In no…
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TWO-WEEK CONSULTATION ON REVISED STEAD’S PLACE PLANS
ONLINE EXERCISE STARTS TOMORROW WITH LIVE EVENT Drum Property Group and CAMVO123 Ltd will seek public feedback on new proposals for the 2.9-…
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ONLINE EXERCISE STARTS TOMORROW WITH LIVE EVENT Drum Property Group and CAMVO123 Ltd will seek public feedback on new proposals for the 2.9-…
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VANDALISM OF THE SCOTT MONUMENT
As a companion piece to last month's 'Desecration of the Calton Hill', we reproduce this article from the North Briton (8 December 1877…
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As a companion piece to last month's 'Desecration of the Calton Hill', we reproduce this article from the North Briton (8 December 1877…
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ISSUE 301 — OUT TOMORROW!
As you read this, early copies of the November Spurtle are already filtering out across the barony like leaves borne on an Edinburgh autumn breeze.…
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As you read this, early copies of the November Spurtle are already filtering out across the barony like leaves borne on an Edinburgh autumn breeze.…
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