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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
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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caltonhill.bsky.social
VOLUNTEERS still needed: FYI @spurtle.bsky.social @ntbcc.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @scotsman.com @scotnational.bsky.social @stv.news @edinburghwh.bsky.social @turvill.bsky.social @smcarthurreports.bsky.social
caltonhill.bsky.social Calton Hill Conservation Trust @caltonhill.bsky.social · 2d
Preparations for COMMUNITY ACTION re-turfing in front of the National Monument, Calton Hill, in reaction to the EROSION EMERGENCY. Wednesday 12 Nov from 11.00: FOUR VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED. Write . Thanks to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social for help with rotavation etc.
Preparations for returfing in front of the National Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, 8 November 2025 Preparations for returfing in front of the National Monument, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, 8 November 2025
November 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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spurtle.bsky.social spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 2d
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 7:15 PM
spurtle.bsky.social
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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edtiss.bsky.social
I've reported the parking here countless times and never seen any enforcement at all.

Without a ring of steel (bollards) it's always going to be like this. Council should just do what a grown-up city would do and close the whole thing off except for loading 6am - 8am.
November 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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edtiss.bsky.social
Elm Row is just a car-centric mess now. Could have been one of the nicest bits of public realm in Edinburgh.
November 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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spurtle.bsky.social
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
spurtle.bsky.social
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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spurtle.bsky.social
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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thedreadedlurgy.bsky.social
That's a very small postman struggling to get up the steps.
November 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
spurtle.bsky.social
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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caltonhill.bsky.social
FYI @spurtle.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social
@edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghlive.co.uk @scotsman.com @turvill.bsky.social @smcarthurreports.bsky.social @ntbcc.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrjomo.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @leftwing66.bsky.social
caltonhill.bsky.social Calton Hill Conservation Trust @caltonhill.bsky.social · 7d
SIX POLICIES adopted by the Trust on 1 November. POLICY 1: "To Support sustainable VISITOR ACCESS that protects the hill’s unique character and heritage, and ensures it remains an attractive and rewarding destination, both for the sake of the hill itself and the wider tourism economy." 1/
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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As the letter-writer, I feel both emotions simultaneously :)
November 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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davecykl.bsky.social
I am not sure whether I should be slightly embarrassed or slightly pleased that the letter-writer’s correction of railway company route information appeals to my sense of factual accuracy…? 😁 #LNER #LMS
November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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spurtle.bsky.social
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
spurtle.bsky.social
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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spurtle.bsky.social
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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thedreadedlurgy.bsky.social
And Glenrothes!
spurtle.bsky.social spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 9d
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 1:53 PM
spurtle.bsky.social
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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beansontoast1.bsky.social
@spurtle.bsky.social I've just seen the position of the big wheel in East Princes Street Gardens. It's right next to two mature trees - how on earth has this been approved as surely it must be damaging them. Sorry for the poor quality photo, it was taken from a moving tram.
November 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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spurtle.bsky.social
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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drgs100.bsky.social
CALL TO PROTECT TENANTS, shout out to Living Rent and Cllr Susan Rae.
spurtle.bsky.social spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 10d
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 1:49 PM
spurtle.bsky.social
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
spurtle.bsky.social
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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spurtle.bsky.social
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