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spurtle.bsky.social
@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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spurtle.bsky.social
… And may all your Christmases be purple.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Grey squirrel against a grey background eating a purple damson fruit.
December 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
spurtle.bsky.social
… And may all your Christmases be purple.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Grey squirrel against a grey background eating a purple damson fruit.
December 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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henniphoto.bsky.social
Edinburgh <--> Torridon

Both when they had snow and, unsurprisingly, very different.

Hope you are safe and warm wherever you are - P&L
A black and white photo of snow in Edinburgh on a dark winter morning, with flecks of snow permeating the scene, illuminated by the street lights. The view is down Calton Road from the entrance on Leith Street, looking under the high vaulted arch under the Regent's Bridge, which is topped by a columned archway. A small, lone figure with an umbrella is walking under the bridge. Edinburgh Scotland. Photo by and copyright of Paul Henni. A black and white photo of falling snow at night. A lone figure (Paul) is emerging from the dark at the bottom of the frame with an arc of torch light at his feet. Further into the frame, the street lights curve round beside the road and highlight the falling snow. Torridon, Wester Ross, Scottish Highlands. Photo by and copyright of Lynn Henni.
December 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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spurtle.bsky.social
Blithe yule, y'all!
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Festive greetings with a sunset Edinburgh roofscape.
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
spurtle.bsky.social
Blithe yule, y'all!
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Festive greetings with a sunset Edinburgh roofscape.
December 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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spurtle.bsky.social
CALTON HILL:—December night. Edinburgh sky aglow.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Nelson Monument and trees silhouetted against illuminated clouds.
December 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
spurtle.bsky.social
CALTON HILL:—December night. Edinburgh sky aglow.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Nelson Monument and trees silhouetted against illuminated clouds.
December 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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beansontoast1.bsky.social
I definitely agree that Edinburgh's streets are dirty and communal bins aren't emptied often enough. Compared to central London or Newcastle Edinburgh city centre is poor. I was out with a visitor around South Bridge in August and the number of bin bags on the street was embarrassing.
December 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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lynnhenni.bsky.social
We've learnt how resilient and self-sufficient our new community is. Also very supportive of and reliant on each other. Feels very different from our old lives and we're doing our best. 3 day power cut certainly tested us!
December 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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lynnhenni.bsky.social
It's interesting living in rural Torridon after a lifetime in the city. Nearest dump is an hour away and folk are pretty good at reusing and recycling. A recent Christmas party for nearly 100 folk resulted in 1 small bin bag of landfill with the rest going to reuse, recycle, local compost or fuel.
December 22, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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skylinefilm.bsky.social
The Council has tried by various initiatives to tackle the real problem which is the volume of rubbish generated and dumped by the the people of Edinburgh. Persuasion, fines ... nothing works. I'm sure creative suggestions would be welcomed.
December 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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beansontoast1.bsky.social
I agree with most of the letter writer's points. However, while I recognise they are talking about their own experience, I think Councillor Jack Caldwell has an excellent record on pushing for improvements to Leith Walk. Especially his persistent efforts to get the tram works snagging completed.
December 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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spurtle.bsky.social
Council failings make Edinburgh the 'dirty man of Scotland'.—Local resident escalates official complaint. Reader's letter:
www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/edin...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Broughton St Mary's Parish Church with Edinburgh Castle and tumultuous sky in the background.
December 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
spurtle.bsky.social
Council failings make Edinburgh the 'dirty man of Scotland'.—Local resident escalates official complaint. Reader's letter:
www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/edin...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Broughton St Mary's Parish Church with Edinburgh Castle and tumultuous sky in the background.
December 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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spurtle.bsky.social
CHRISTMAS TOPPING:—Miss Marple investigates.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #localbusiness #bookseller
Nighttime: a shop window decorated for Christmas. Outside, looking in, a small elderly woman is silhouetted against the light.
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
spurtle.bsky.social
CHRISTMAS TOPPING:—Miss Marple investigates.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #localbusiness #bookseller
Nighttime: a shop window decorated for Christmas. Outside, looking in, a small elderly woman is silhouetted against the light.
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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spurtle.bsky.social
St MARK'S PATH REOPENS.—Contractor will provide controlled crossing and alternative diversion: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #activetravel
Gates to St Mark's Path at Broughton Road end.
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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spurtle.bsky.social
EDINBURGH WINTER'S DAY:—Lovely and cold.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #weather
Low sun over the Pentlands and Old Town. View from Calton Hill.
December 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
spurtle.bsky.social
SIX SEXUAL ASSAULTS AROUND STOCKBRIDGE.—Man arrested: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/six-sex...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #crime
Police sign.
December 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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skylinefilm.bsky.social
@spurtle.bsky.social
A discarded old Christmas tree photographed on the 20th December 2025
December 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
spurtle.bsky.social
St MARK'S PATH REOPENS.—Contractor will provide controlled crossing and alternative diversion: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/st-mark...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #activetravel
Gates to St Mark's Path at Broughton Road end.
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
spurtle.bsky.social
EDINBURGH WINTER'S DAY:—Lovely and cold.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #weather
Low sun over the Pentlands and Old Town. View from Calton Hill.
December 20, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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skylinefilm.bsky.social
Yes. Though I relish my 1824 and onwards original deeds.
December 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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roydavidwilliams.bsky.social
What would help is to replace the authority of title deeds (dogs dinner / word salad) with the Tenement Act 2004 (clearly written).
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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spurtle.bsky.social
SHORT AND TO THE POINT.—Reader's letter questions Scottish Govt magic: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/when...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #tenement
Dilapidated-looking New Town tenement.
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM