Local author Rosslyn MacPhail’s biography of her great great grandfather Captain John Orr (1789–1879) was published in October and will be launched later this month in Edinburgh Castle. 

Edinburgh World Heritage is keen to correct widespread misconceptions surrounding its efforts to consult on and shape reform of its governance arrangements.

As you read this, advance copies of the November Spurtle are already appearing across Broughton like early voters in a faraway election of which we know nothing.

Police appeal for information

Police Scotland issued a press release earlier today which we reproduce below unedited and in full.

St Stephen’s Theatre Company seeks listed building consent to install photovoltaic solar panels on the roof of its Stockbridge headquarters (

By Charlie Ellis 

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No. 40 in an occasional series celebrating Spurtleshire street-name signs.

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Restless spirits.

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