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PICARDY PLACE CONSULTATION SHAMBLES

On 16 August, local stakeholders met Council-appointed agents to discuss the  future design of the Picardy Place island. In Issue 321, we…
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31st AUGUST

That end of Festival feeling.
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ISSUE 321 – OUT SOON!

As you read this, advance copies of the September Spurtle are already spreading across Broughton like pizza fragments round a bin full of rats. Page…
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BACK TO NORMAL

Looking forward to a more fragrant start to September. Waste services resume tomorrow. Schedule, advice, and fond hopes here: https://edinburgh.gov.…
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LATE SUMMER CITY

The view from Salisbury Crags.
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FESTIVAL

People watching today in the open air for free.
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SPOTTED IN BELLEVUE

'Damn, no brush.'
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SOMETHING FISHY

Back open on Broughton Street today…
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STRANGE OLD CONVERSATION

Visited Newbattle, Midlothian today. Greatly struck by these trees and people's relation to them – simultaneously modern/ irresponsible and ancient/…
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BATTLELINES DRAWN ON BAXTER’S PLACE

Local residents are objecting to plans to expand the operation of Planet Bar’s outdoor seating area below their windows at 6 Baxter’s Place. Planet’…
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