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GALLERY PREVIEWS – OCT/NOV 2011

The Union Gallery on Broughton Street will exhibit new abstract landscapes by one of its owners and founders, Alison Auldjo, from 11 November to 5…
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EDINBURGH MARKETS SEEKS TO HELP LOCAL GROUPS

As part of its remit as a social enterprise, Edinburgh Markets (EM) is offering 2 services to local voluntary organisations:a free stall at its…
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ESCARGOT-IN-CHIEF LEADS SCOTS FOODIES TO BRITANNY

Broughton Street's Escargot Bleu chef-patron Frederic Berkmiller has recently returned from a trip to Britanny, where he led a group of Scottish…
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BELLEVUE BURGLARIES – LATEST

The spate of Bellevue burglaries is serious enough, but not as extensive as reports by locals first suggested.Police have now confirmed that they are…
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CRIME SPREE ALARMS BELLEVUE

Locals have contacted the Spurtle to publicise an alarming spike in break-ins across the Bellevue area. Cars, vans and houses have been targeted by 3…
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PAWS FOR THOUGHT

David Ross found himself at roughly the south-west corner of Drummond Place this weekend when he noticed these canine pawprints embedded in long-…
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ROCHEID PATH TO RECOVERY

A new group – Friends of the Rocheid Path – has formed to make sure the popular beauty-spot and pedestrian/cycle route between Arboretum Avenue and…
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FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR SEA-DOG CENTENARIANS

Congratulations to Broughton's Royal Navy and Royal Marine Club, 100 years old today!A gathering this evening at the Heriot Hill House headquarters…
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STARTING SCHOOL IN BROUGHTON – PARENTS INVITED TO DECIDE

It may be hard to believe, but if your child will be 4 years old by 29 February next year, then he or she could begin primary school in August 2012.…
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PLANNING UPDATE – 17.10.11

 Cambuslang-based Greggs of Scotland seeks permission to fit out an existing unit as a retail bakery at 27 Broughton Street (the former R.S.…
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