What issues should candidates be addressing during the general election campaign in Edinburgh North & Leith?

We want to know what matters most to you. Your answers will help build a citizens' agenda to make sure politicians are answering to voters, instead of simply setting their own agenda. 

Your responses will also help us to make sure the Spurtle's coverage and hustings on 24 June are as relevant as possible to local concerns. (There will of course be opportunities to ask questions from the floor at our in-person event.)

No. 154 McDonald Road – 10 years on

Rise of a local institution

Broughton Primary and Higher Grade School opened in November 1896 to much acclaim and excitement. 

A LESSON FOR OUR TIMES

Scottish artist and architect Alexander Nasmyth (1758–1840) embarked on a Grand Tour of Europe between 1782 and 1784.

His vividest experiences during that time took place in Rome, where privileged young Scotsmen loved, whored, explored, created, learned, and discussed the then known world.

Since its beginning 30 years ago, Out of the Blue has left an indelible mark on Edinburgh’s cultural scene, writes Charlie Ellis. As well as providing studio space to artists, the organisation has also been a significant host of cultural events and much else. 

This wide range of activities has given Out of The Blue a greater reach than many comparable art centres, and its importance is clear at a time when other bodies, such as the Filmhouse and Summerhall, have been under severe threat.

How on earth does Ukraine's President Zelensky find time to work a second job in Edinburgh?

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The Leither magazine is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary, writes Charlie Ellis. In those two decades it has established itself as a much enjoyed publication, featuring a range of themes and contributors.

Their commemorative issue No. 159 is now available across Leith, including from the fringes of Spurtleshire at McDonald Road Library, Out of the Blue Drill Hall, and Elvis Shakespeare.

As you read this, advance copies of the June Spurtle are already spreading across Broughton like crytospiridium through the lower digestive tract of an unsuspecting Devon holidaymaker.

For those who enjoy Edinburgh journalism and watery diarrhoea, local politics and abdominal pain, fever, occasional dizziness and dollops of local gossip, this is good news.

Page 1 begins with a square peg in a round hole (refused), deep breaths, the wide blue yonder and high hopes. Also fearsome drops for unfortunate drivers.

Bellevue Chapel. No rain tomorrow?

Try praying.

Yellow warning thunderstorm: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gcvwr3zrw#?date=2024-05-28

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