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PEDESTERIAN SIGN OF THE TIMES

As mistakes go, it is not on a par with the Leaning Tower of Pisa, nor has it brought hordes of infuriated Broughtonians onto the streets brandishing…
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BLUE-SKY THINKING OVER LEITH WALK

A free exhibition opening today will feature 'blue-sky' transformations of Leith Walk.The work on display is by around 15 MSc students at Edinburgh…
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HIGH ON A HILL AND WEARY AS ****?

Calton Hill was the place to be this afternoon, with all the clear skies, cool airs, wide horizons and – er – perplexing sitdownupons one could wish…
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HIGH FLAW STARES LOCALS IN FACE

When Spurtle posted pictures of Pilrig St Paul's Church on Facebook last Sunday, including the one shown right, we were surprised at the quick…
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PLANNING UPDATE (21.5.12)

Listed building consent is sought by our old friends the Cameron Guest House (CGH) for the reorganisation of lower-basement-level flats at Category A…
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QUINTINSHILL CRASH MEMORIAL SERVICE

Around 80 people gathered in Rosebank Cemetery this morning to comemorate the victims of the Gretna Rail Disaster nearly 100 years ago. Below is an…
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JOINT EFFORT DELIVERS RECORD RESULT

Over 30 Edinburgh babies joined fellow infants around the world two months ago in the mass indignity of a synchronised nappy-changing event.In total…
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BIG NEW PLANT GENERATES CONCERN

Locals are expressing concern about a new planning application in the heart of Broughton (Ref. 12/01156/FUL).Zonal Retail Data Systems Ltd, based at…
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CITY LIBRARIES WIN PRAISE

Edinburgh City Libraries and Information Service was recognised as Library of the Year on 14 May in the Bookseller Industry Awards.Council Chief…
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COMMUNITY COUNCIL SEEK NEW VOICES

Some 22 people attended the New Town and Broughton Community Council's AGM and ordinary meeting last night – either attracted by presentation of new…
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