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THE MASTERING OF THE BALLANTRAE – A WINTER'S TALE AND PLANNING UPDATE (12.3.12)

The Ballantrae Hotel has been refused consent for a 3-storey, 14-bedroom extension with external stair and canopy to the rear of its Albany Street…
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HIDDEN BLOOMS

Pictured here is Lynne Harkes's 'A Floral Welcome', part of her exhibition currently showing at Bon Papillon on Howe Street.It almost makes you…
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'EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS' AND SMUT

On Saturday 10 March, the Edinburgh Evening News splashed 'Whipping Up a Storm' across its front page alongside the image of an amply bosomed, corset…
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ROSE AND LEMON CUPCAKES

Mother’s Day (18 March) – the perfect opportunity for us all to show our mums how much we appreciate what they have done, sacrificed and taught us…
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THE SECRET SOCIAL LIFE OF JUGS

In the week since I first saw Cathy Campbell's solo exhibition at the Union Gallery, I've been struggling to put my finger on what it is about her…
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'LOCAL' SWIMMING HERO RECALLED

Broughton and Scotland swimming legend David Wilkie will reopen Edinburgh’s lavishly refurbished Royal Commonwealth Pool on 21 March.Remembered for…
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ARTISTS MUST FIGHT LICENCE BUREAUCRACY

On 1 April 2012 it will become necessary to have a Public Entertainment Licence for any kind of public art in Edinburgh, writes Spurtle reader and…
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STOP PRESS! IT'S NOT A TESCO

New developments in Canonmills have provoked mixed reactions.Newington-based Earthy have bought a 3-year lease to the row of shops by the bridge (1,…
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DRUMMOND KENYA GROUP STILL SEEK FUNDS

Since the turn of the year, excitement among the Kenya Group has been hotting up, writes  Drummond CHS's Annie Scanlon. Five S5 students and…
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PLANNING UPDATE – 5.3.12

City Planners have now agreed listed building consent for a minor revamp to the exterior of C.C. Bloom's on Greenside Place (Ref. 12/00172/LBC; see…
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