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EDIN-BLURGH! – CITY BOKES UP WRONG TREE

Spurtle was invited to send a photographer to this lunchtime’s commemoration event at Greyfriars Kirk. It was to mark the reunion of Greyfriars Bobby…
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PLANNING UPDATE (14.1.14)

Planning permission is sought to change the use of the  B-listed 10-guestroom, ground and basement-level guest house at 79–81 Dundas Street to a…
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NEW LEASE OF LIFE FOR POWDERHALL GREENS?

Two of three bowling greens at Powderhall could be converted for use as ball courts/play areas and growing food says a new report to be considered by…
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HAVE YOU SEEN THE BROUGHTON BIG CAT?

Yet another cat has gone missing in Broughton. This time, not your average wandering moggie with romance or an extra portion of lunch on its mind.…
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GOLDEN GATE IN CANONMILLS

Many thanks to Gemma Beerbohm, who sent us this photograph today, taken  at the top of the steps leading down from Brandon Terrace to the Water…
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St STEPHEN'S BACK ON THE MARKET

St Stephen's church in Stockbridge is on sale again for offers over £500,000. A full marketing campaign began this week, with signs going up…
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DROP-IN, SPEAK OUT, IMPROVE

Surgeries aimed at helping Leith Walk locals to feel safer (and tidier and less hassled) have been announced today. The new initiative will see…
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MORE CRACKS APPEAR ON LEITH WALK CONSULTATION

Another flurry of correspondence bears witness to discontent and disagreement over the Leith Walk improvements. Councillor Munro (Ward 13) wrote…
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FOOLS AND THEIR SILKS ... PLANNING UPDATE (7.1.14)

Luxury retail chain Tommy Hilfiger will come soon to Edinburgh.The store has applied for permission to install a non-hardwood timber shopfront,…
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THE OTHER STOCKBRIDGE COLONY

Alcathoe, Barbastelle, Bechstein's, Brandt's, Brown, Daubenton's, Grey, Horseshoe, Leisler's, Natterer's, Noctule, Pipistrelle, Serotine and…
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