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FULL TO OVERFLOWING

Last Thursday we repeated on Facebook and Twitter the question raised in September’s printed version of the Spurtle: Has Edinburgh reached saturation…
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SEASONS’ GREETINGS

If you’re in any doubt about whether we are now enjoying the end of summer or the beginning of autumn, you have two ways to settle the question.…
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GOLDEN START FOR SEPTEMBER

Local resident Pam Neilson (left) was joined by Deidre Brock MP in the run-up to this evening’s special illumination of St Andrew Square. Golden…
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EXCLUSIVE: NEW LUXURY HOTEL BID

There's been a major twist in the battle for the old Royal High School’s future shape and use. Duddingston House Properties (DHP) has requested…
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BIG WRAP UNDER WAY

Recent inspections of the North Bridge have revealed that sections of its decorative panels are in poor condition and need attention. City of…
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ISSUE 255 – OUT SOON!

As you read this, literally numbers of highly trained volunteers are preparing to distribute copies of the September Spurtle the length and breadth…
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COUNCIL SMILES ON REIMAGINED REAR

ABERCROMBY PLACE OFFICE TO RETURN TO RESIDENTIAL USE Planning permission and listed building consent has been granted for a new development at…
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TIME TO FIX PLANNING PROBLEMS

At its August meeting, Leith Central Community Council voted to back locals in a bid to bolster the fairly newly formed Pilrig Conservation Area (…
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THE THOUGHTFUL LINE

‘PAPERWORK 3’ AT THE EDINBURGH SKI CLUB The small scale and intimate surroundings of this airy Howe Street basement perfectly suit the return of…
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EDINBURGH SAFARI (8)

Thank you to everyone who joined in the Edinburgh Safari (7) in search of three-dimensional capital cocks. There was some confusion regarding…
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