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TUNE WITH A VIEW – WHISKY KISS LAUNCH DEBUT VIDEO

Whisky Kiss are a Broughton-based souped-up ceilidh band who've been enjoying growing success at home and abroad for the last four years. Spurtle's…
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EAST LONDON STREET – GATEWAY TO THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Readers may have noticed this sign at 91 East London Street, opposite the carpet showroom, and wondered what goes on there. CMYK Design and…
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STAR FLYER IN THE GLOAMING

Have you been on the Star Flyer yet?  Do you think it's best to go in the daylight or at night-time? Or in between? Or not at all?…
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THE LAND WHERE TIME (AND JOURNALISM) STOOD STILL

Yet stands the clock at two to three? No. The clock of St Stephen's Church which was stuck at two to three for several weeks earlier this month…
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NEW LIGHTS ON OLD CERTAINTIES

In the light of today's publication of the Referendum White Paper, make of these what you will. Our photos show St Andrew Square, where the former…
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KINGSFORD APPEAL AND KHUSHI'S EXTEND – PLANNING UPDATE (26.11.13)

As expected, Kingsford Developments have appealed to the Scottish Government concerning City of Edinburgh Council’s decision earlier this month to…
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BATTER LATE THAN NEVER

If you missed it the first time, a now classic ‘gangsta rap stylee’ video available on youtube is enjoying something of a second wind locally. Or…
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HERIOT HILL TWO-TIMER RUMBLED

Notices appeared on front doors along Broughton Road yesterday, enquiring about the recent whereabouts and eating habits of a cat called Milo. Milo…
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MYSTERY YARN-BOMBING – SPURTLE HAS STRING-THEORY

Mystery surrounds the identity of three female ‘yarn-bombers’ who this weekend wrapped the Canonmills police box in scarf and pompom. The colourful…
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KATE MacGREGOR – R.I.P.

Kate MacGregor, a well-known and popular Broughton presence for many years, died suddenly at home on Saturday 16 November. She is survived by…
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