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spurtle.bsky.social
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Broughton's free, independent stirrer for hyperlocal news, views, history & culture in north/central Edinburgh since 1994. Monthly print issue. Online at www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk. No party-political/faith affiliations. Not-for-profit. Run by volunteers.
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In this Edinburgh scene we find represented: God, hospitality, nature, history, literature and commerce. Can anyone offer a view (aerial shots not allowed) which also includes, science, education, law, politics and performing arts?
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #views
Sunset with silhouettes of: Balmoral Hotel, tree, Edinburgh. Castle, Scott Monument and former Jenner's department store.
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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ELM ROW.—Charlie Ellis reviews Kul Coffee and the shifting demographics of Edinburgh's caffeine scene: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/new-guard
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #coffee #anthropology
Cosy-looking café, viewed from outside on a wet morning shortly before dawn.
November 24, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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OLD CALTON BURIAL GROUND:—Outside the gate, waiting to depart.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #dreich
A woman stands in the rain, wearing a red coat. The background is of grey and green masonry with two bags and an umbrella tucked into an alcove.
November 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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LEITH MURK:—Watery winter fog on the Shore this afternoon.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #weather
Black-and-white photo. Murky reflections of buildings and bridge in the Water of Leith.
November 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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PRINCES STREET:—Changed priorities.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Silhouettes of Starflyer, Scott Monument and Big Wheel against cloudy sky.
November 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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THE LINES, THE WITCH AND THE WEIRD DAUB.—Celebrated occultist Sarah Lyons [@citymystic.bsky.social] offers alternative explanations for the Stock Bridge scrawls. See update at: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/quis-qu...
Statue of Hermes.
November 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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SETBACK OR STEP FORWARD?—Princes Street & Waverley Valley Strategy paused for thought. Summary of yesterday's Planning Committee discussion here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/setback...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #planning #transport #culture #business
A view down along Princes Street.
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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QUIS QUID IN PONTEM SCRIPSIT?—The Stock Bridge takes a classical turn. Spurtle translates: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/quis-qu...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Latin
Dog-Latin graffiti on a bridge parapet.
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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LONDON STREET SUNSET, 4.12pm.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #views
Lampposts, bare trees and old buildings silhouetted against a sky of vivid orange, blue and grey.
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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EVERYBODY'S DOING THE LOCOMOTION.—Another Reader's Letter deplores Spurtle's train service: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/cros...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Angry face on a steam locomotive.
November 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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LADY STAIR'S CLOSE:—By leaves we live and the Writer's Museum.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Ornamental gate illuminated at night and showing the silhouette of an author working at his desk.
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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WINTER'S NIGHT.—Steps of Broughton St Mary's.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Seasonal winter display in window of the church. A young child in red shirt runs up the steps.
November 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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CROSSED LINES, INTENSE PRESSURE, SPURTLE DERAILED.—Reader's letter: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/cros...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #railwayhistory
The offending article from Issue 356.
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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GOD, GAS AND A GLASSHOUSE:—The view from Calton Hill this morning.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #views
Broughton St Mary's Parish Church, Granton Gas Holder and Tropical Palm House (Royal Botanic Garden) as seen from Calton Hill at 11:05am.
November 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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ISSUE 356 PUBLISHED TODAY.—Available in shops, pubs, libraries and services across Broughton and beyond. Waterproof pdfs available for download here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #free #independent #stirrer
Front page of Issue 356.
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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SAMHUINN SUNSET.—Cornwallis Place this evening.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Bellevue Chapel with setting sun and scudding clouds in the background.
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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ISSUE 356 IS PUBLISHED TOMORROW.—Unhelpful preview here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/issue-3...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Black cat reading a Spurtle.
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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EDINBURGH ELDRITCH 5.—In the run-up to Halloween, we have presented some more or less unsettling images of life in the capital. Today, we conclude with an unpleasant episode on Chambers Street. Details at: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/eldritc...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Halloween
Ghostly apparition in a 6th-century cowl at the National Museum of Scotland.
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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ELDRITCH EDINBURGH 5.—In the run-up to Halloween, we present some more or less unsettling images of life in the capital. Today, the strange beast in a Broughton Street basement: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/eldritc...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Halloween
Silhouette of a (black?) dog in a dimly lit cellar.
October 30, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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ELDRITCH EDINBURGH 4.—In the run-up to Halloween, we present some more or less unsettling images of life in the capital. Today, Jane Tweedie on the Carrick sculpture: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/eldritc...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Halloween
Sculpted infant with deep-set eyes.
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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ELDRITCH EDINBURGH 3.—In the run-up to Halloween, we present some more or less unsettling images of life in the capital. Today's offering: 'That horrible scratching ….' More here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/eldritc...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Halloween
An old Edinburgh building with unnatural wear and tear.
October 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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ELDRITCH EDINBURGH 2: The depths of Hell: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/eldritc...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Halloween
Graffiti on the wall of Ferry Road Tunnel reads: 'Bi Christ! This tunnel is mingin'!'
October 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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CALTON HILL.—Volunteers sought for new turf roll-out to tackle Erosion Emergency. Details at: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/volunte...
Rolling out turf on eroded Calton Hill.
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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THREE UNCHANCY BURDS:—Fear and feathers.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #Halloween
Crow: Dark memories. Magpie: The portent. Pigeon: Never underestimate the familiar.
October 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Applications for the latest Leith Chooses participative budgeting exercise should be submitted by midnight on Wed 22 Oct. Broughton projects to the right of the line (see map below) are eligible. Details at: leithchooses.net/applications...
Map showing Broughton streets eligible for Leith Chooses project funding.
October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM