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FOOT AND MOUTH – ONE YEAR LATER
A year ago I started writing my online musings for the Spurtle. I began by bemoaning the late indicators of Broughton, those who don’t value the…
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A year ago I started writing my online musings for the Spurtle. I began by bemoaning the late indicators of Broughton, those who don’t value the…
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TIME TO FIX EDINBURGH'S DISGRACE?
The pre-application notification for major redevelopment of the former Royal High School on Regent Road will be submitted to City of Edinburgh…
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The pre-application notification for major redevelopment of the former Royal High School on Regent Road will be submitted to City of Edinburgh…
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TALES OF THE RIVERBANK
Ever since Locanda de Gusti disappeared into the West without warning, readers have been asking what would replace the landmark premises at 7–11 East…
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Ever since Locanda de Gusti disappeared into the West without warning, readers have been asking what would replace the landmark premises at 7–11 East…
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CRANACHAN CHEESECAKE
This traditional Scottish dessert of oats, cream, whisky and raspberries is a delicious alternative to trifle and New Year resolutions. Can you…
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This traditional Scottish dessert of oats, cream, whisky and raspberries is a delicious alternative to trifle and New Year resolutions. Can you…
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ART IN BROUGHTON – 2015
PREVIEWED BY RHYS FULLERTONLast year was a fantastic one for art in (or near) Broughton, and 2015 has already started strongly. Here I preview some…
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PREVIEWED BY RHYS FULLERTONLast year was a fantastic one for art in (or near) Broughton, and 2015 has already started strongly. Here I preview some…
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BLUE SNAIL SETS PACE WITH ROSETTE
L’Escargot Bleu on Broughton Street has won a prestigious 2015 AA Rosette for culinary excellence.The award, announced yesterday, recognises ‘high…
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L’Escargot Bleu on Broughton Street has won a prestigious 2015 AA Rosette for culinary excellence.The award, announced yesterday, recognises ‘high…
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EVENING NEWS TOO QUICK WITH 'MISCONCEPTIONS'
Yesterday's coverage by the Edinburgh Evening News of Council plans to revise 20mph speed restrictions across the capital has received short shrift.A…
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Yesterday's coverage by the Edinburgh Evening News of Council plans to revise 20mph speed restrictions across the capital has received short shrift.A…
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ESSENTIAL BROUGHTON
For the last few days we've been challenging Spurtle readers on social media to guess the mystery location shown right. David Sterratt now reveals…
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For the last few days we've been challenging Spurtle readers on social media to guess the mystery location shown right. David Sterratt now reveals…
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PSYCHO-GEOGRAPHIES: 1. BELLEVUE CRESCENT
DAVID HILL ON LIGHT AND THE NOCTURNAL CITY Much is made of the uplifting qualities of sunlight. I recall my own first year in Edinburgh as a…
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DAVID HILL ON LIGHT AND THE NOCTURNAL CITY Much is made of the uplifting qualities of sunlight. I recall my own first year in Edinburgh as a…
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IT'S BEGINNING TO FEEL A LOT LIKE ... EASTER
Tesco on Broughton Road is now awash with chocolate eggs and bunnies. This despite the fact that Easter Sunday is not until 5 April: a good 12…
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Tesco on Broughton Road is now awash with chocolate eggs and bunnies. This despite the fact that Easter Sunday is not until 5 April: a good 12…
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