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BUNCH OF FIVES

The Union Gallery celebrates its anniversary this month with a group exhibition featuring work by some of the artists who have shown here over the…
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TRAM FAN ON TRAFFIC JAMS

Spurtle's David Sterratt has been asking why Edinburgh's new trams keep getting stuck on Princes Street. Those in the know were only too glad to…
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WEE HOOSE, BIG STUSHIE

Neighbours are practically farting sparks at the latest developments on East Scotland Street Lane.Mr Dermot Ferrigan has appealed against…
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SUMMER QUIZ

For the benefit of readers with too much time on their hands over the summer, we present a 26-part word quiz, whose overall theme is suggested by the…
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MEANING IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

Pictured here is the cipher panel on the wall of No. 29 Spey Terrace.All sources agree that it comprises the monogram of the Edinburgh Artisan…
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SHRUBHILL HOUSE – A FOND FAREWELL

Shrubhill House on Leith Walk will be demolished over a period of around eight weeks, announced STV yesterday.It is to be replaced by September next…
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MOUTHWATERING

Here are some more of the wonderful works currently on show in Northumberland Street’s Gallery on the Corner.Pictured right is the first in Yun Chu,…
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GO WITH THE GLOW

There is some really excellent work on display at the Gallery on the Corner just now. During the Spurtle paper-round on Monday, this foot-…
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LATEST MOVES ON SLIPPERY SLOPE – PLANNING UPDATE

Local residents have alerted the Council to what they claim is unauthorised work using a JCB on land adjacent to 62 Broughton Road (the area known…
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POLITICS ON A PLATE

What do you buy the politically engaged diner in your life who has everything?The answer is now obvious: a £600 set of six dinner plates featuring…
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