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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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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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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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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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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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INSIDE THE LEVIATHAN (4)

THE VIEWS FROM THE TOP Given that one can see New St Andrew’s House from just about everywhere in Edinburgh, it should come as no surprise that…
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INSIDE THE LEVIATHAN (3)

DEEP DOWN AND DIRTY IN NEW St ANDREW’S HOUSE Today we examine the tripes of the beastie: pipes, ducts, plant and cabling. Spurtle claims no…
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INSIDE THE LEVIATHAN 2

SIGNS OF THE TIMES IN NEW St ANDREW’S HOUSE Today we continue our exploration of New St Andrew’s House with a look at words – not civil service…
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INSIDE THE LEVIATHAN

EXPLORING NEW St ANDREW’S HOUSE Demolition of the doomed St James Centre comes closer day by day.Boots moved out yesterday, leaving another…
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

If Edinburgh Council gets its way, colourful scenes like this could soon be gone forever.The City Centre and Leith Neighbourhood Office seeks…
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