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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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This used to be a rather lovely view. Now it’s ugly and smelly. Edinburgh @caltonhill.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social
February 9, 2026 at 4:39 PM
This used to be a rather lovely view. Now it’s ugly and smelly. Edinburgh @caltonhill.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social
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As expected, the Council's decision to refuse this application has been appealed to the Scottish Reporter (DPEA). Details of the grounds for appeal not yet available.
dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails....
We will continue to engage with & support local residents through this process.
dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails....
We will continue to engage with & support local residents through this process.
February 8, 2026 at 11:28 AM
As expected, the Council's decision to refuse this application has been appealed to the Scottish Reporter (DPEA). Details of the grounds for appeal not yet available.
dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails....
We will continue to engage with & support local residents through this process.
dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails....
We will continue to engage with & support local residents through this process.
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*The VAP*: 'ALL WRAPPING PAPER AND NO PRESSIE'. Thank you SPURTLE for covering our disappointment with the Council Culture & Communities hijack of report on a proposed tiny grant for parks groups with a large top-down VAP (Volunteer Action Plan) allocation to bureaucracy. @spurtle.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 8:32 AM
*The VAP*: 'ALL WRAPPING PAPER AND NO PRESSIE'. Thank you SPURTLE for covering our disappointment with the Council Culture & Communities hijack of report on a proposed tiny grant for parks groups with a large top-down VAP (Volunteer Action Plan) allocation to bureaucracy. @spurtle.bsky.social
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Great news!
PROGRESS ON POWDERHALL.—Out of the Blue starts testing phase before occupation of new arts hub in refurbished building: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/progres...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
February 2, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Great news!
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Have complained about this many times. Apparently "Arrangements will be made to replace the damaged lit bollards with weebol bollards" but there's no timetable for the work.
'BELLEVUE'S DISGRACE'.—Time to fix dangerous eyesore. Reader's letter: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/bell...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
February 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Have complained about this many times. Apparently "Arrangements will be made to replace the damaged lit bollards with weebol bollards" but there's no timetable for the work.
'BELLEVUE'S DISGRACE'.—Time to fix dangerous eyesore. Reader's letter: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/bell...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
February 2, 2026 at 4:19 PM
'BELLEVUE'S DISGRACE'.—Time to fix dangerous eyesore. Reader's letter: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/bell...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
PROGRESS ON POWDERHALL.—Out of the Blue starts testing phase before occupation of new arts hub in refurbished building: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/progres...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
February 2, 2026 at 8:13 AM
PROGRESS ON POWDERHALL.—Out of the Blue starts testing phase before occupation of new arts hub in refurbished building: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/progres...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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FEBRUARY SPURTLE.—Published today. Includes: news, views, intrigue, non-choral VIPs, lifestyle, planning, obituaries, boxing, plumbing, peeping Tams, billiard balls, fanlights and colonic irrigation. Available in shops etc. Or downloadable: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:08 AM
FEBRUARY SPURTLE.—Published today. Includes: news, views, intrigue, non-choral VIPs, lifestyle, planning, obituaries, boxing, plumbing, peeping Tams, billiard balls, fanlights and colonic irrigation. Available in shops etc. Or downloadable: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk
FEBRUARY SPURTLE.—Published today. Includes: news, views, intrigue, non-choral VIPs, lifestyle, planning, obituaries, boxing, plumbing, peeping Tams, billiard balls, fanlights and colonic irrigation. Available in shops etc. Or downloadable: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:08 AM
FEBRUARY SPURTLE.—Published today. Includes: news, views, intrigue, non-choral VIPs, lifestyle, planning, obituaries, boxing, plumbing, peeping Tams, billiard balls, fanlights and colonic irrigation. Available in shops etc. Or downloadable: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk
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The Hutments: 551 timber houses were constructed in five local authority areas by the end of September 1921 under this Scottish Board of Health post-WW1 initiative. #housing 📚🗃️
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February 1, 2026 at 8:40 AM
The Hutments: 551 timber houses were constructed in five local authority areas by the end of September 1921 under this Scottish Board of Health post-WW1 initiative. #housing 📚🗃️
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ISSUE 358.—Published tomorrow! Available from shops and services across Broughton and beyond, also downloadable from our website after midnight tonight. Unhelpful preview at: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/issue-3...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #views
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #views
January 31, 2026 at 4:28 PM
ISSUE 358.—Published tomorrow! Available from shops and services across Broughton and beyond, also downloadable from our website after midnight tonight. Unhelpful preview at: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/issue-3...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #views
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #views
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PUZZLING PLACES AND PEOPLE.—Brainteaser to test your patience and observation. Prize for first complete and correct set of solutions: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/puzzlin...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 AM
PUZZLING PLACES AND PEOPLE.—Brainteaser to test your patience and observation. Prize for first complete and correct set of solutions: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/puzzlin...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
PUZZLING PLACES AND PEOPLE.—Brainteaser to test your patience and observation. Prize for first complete and correct set of solutions: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/puzzlin...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
January 30, 2026 at 8:10 AM
PUZZLING PLACES AND PEOPLE.—Brainteaser to test your patience and observation. Prize for first complete and correct set of solutions: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/puzzlin...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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There's a mural on the side of a building near Tollcross, between Gilmore Place & Lochrin buildings if anyone's interested.
January 27, 2026 at 5:09 PM
There's a mural on the side of a building near Tollcross, between Gilmore Place & Lochrin buildings if anyone's interested.
AMERICAN HERO.—Plan to commemorate American abolitionist Frederick Douglass at the site of his 1846 lecture in Edinburgh: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/america...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #localhistory
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #localhistory
January 27, 2026 at 5:06 PM
AMERICAN HERO.—Plan to commemorate American abolitionist Frederick Douglass at the site of his 1846 lecture in Edinburgh: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/america...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #localhistory
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #localhistory
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Archaeology programme of events looking at the human history of Calton Hill. Details here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/looking...
January 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Archaeology programme of events looking at the human history of Calton Hill. Details here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/looking...
Archaeology programme of events looking at the human history of Calton Hill. Details here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/looking...
January 27, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Archaeology programme of events looking at the human history of Calton Hill. Details here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/looking...
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American hero
David Howie Scott, of Howie’s restaurants, wants to put a bronze plaque commemorating the 19th-century anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass outside premises at 29A Waterloo Place (26/00212/LBC). @spurtle.bsky.social www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/america...
David Howie Scott, of Howie’s restaurants, wants to put a bronze plaque commemorating the 19th-century anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass outside premises at 29A Waterloo Place (26/00212/LBC). @spurtle.bsky.social www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/america...
AMERICAN HERO | Broughton Spurtle
David Howie Scott, director of the popular Howie’s restaurants, wants to put a bronze plaque commemorating the 19t
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January 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
American hero
David Howie Scott, of Howie’s restaurants, wants to put a bronze plaque commemorating the 19th-century anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass outside premises at 29A Waterloo Place (26/00212/LBC). @spurtle.bsky.social www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/america...
David Howie Scott, of Howie’s restaurants, wants to put a bronze plaque commemorating the 19th-century anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass outside premises at 29A Waterloo Place (26/00212/LBC). @spurtle.bsky.social www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/america...
HENDERSON ROW:—Closed northbound after a crash involving a van and a cyclist at around 11.45am this morning.
Emergency services attended and the cyclist has been taken to hospital. Police Scotland advise road users to avoid the area.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Emergency services attended and the cyclist has been taken to hospital. Police Scotland advise road users to avoid the area.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
January 12, 2026 at 2:43 PM
HENDERSON ROW:—Closed northbound after a crash involving a van and a cyclist at around 11.45am this morning.
Emergency services attended and the cyclist has been taken to hospital. Police Scotland advise road users to avoid the area.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Emergency services attended and the cyclist has been taken to hospital. Police Scotland advise road users to avoid the area.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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Many more trees now. Why cant people buy one tree and use it for 10 years?
January 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Many more trees now. Why cant people buy one tree and use it for 10 years?
January 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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My understanding is with G&V it is because they have to replace the cladding with fireproof cladding
January 5, 2026 at 6:35 PM
My understanding is with G&V it is because they have to replace the cladding with fireproof cladding
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The amount of new buildings that are clad in scaffolding a few yearsl later.
Thinking of G&V hotel on George IV Bridge
how the premier inn at York Place and Market Street, meters drom the Royal mile got permission amazes me.
Thinking of G&V hotel on George IV Bridge
how the premier inn at York Place and Market Street, meters drom the Royal mile got permission amazes me.
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The amount of new buildings that are clad in scaffolding a few yearsl later.
Thinking of G&V hotel on George IV Bridge
how the premier inn at York Place and Market Street, meters drom the Royal mile got permission amazes me.
Thinking of G&V hotel on George IV Bridge
how the premier inn at York Place and Market Street, meters drom the Royal mile got permission amazes me.
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MAJOR EDINBURGH PROJECTS.—What goes wrong. How to get them right: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/major-p...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
January 5, 2026 at 9:05 AM
MAJOR EDINBURGH PROJECTS.—What goes wrong. How to get them right: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/major-p...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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1. Be absolutely clear about what you want and why.
2. Don't hang lots of 'nice to haves' on it.
3. Don't keep digging it up to check how the roots are growing.
TBF one might also look at successful examples. Tram phase 1 was a balls-up. Tram phase 2 was not, we venture.
2. Don't hang lots of 'nice to haves' on it.
3. Don't keep digging it up to check how the roots are growing.
TBF one might also look at successful examples. Tram phase 1 was a balls-up. Tram phase 2 was not, we venture.
January 5, 2026 at 10:05 AM
1. Be absolutely clear about what you want and why.
2. Don't hang lots of 'nice to haves' on it.
3. Don't keep digging it up to check how the roots are growing.
TBF one might also look at successful examples. Tram phase 1 was a balls-up. Tram phase 2 was not, we venture.
2. Don't hang lots of 'nice to haves' on it.
3. Don't keep digging it up to check how the roots are growing.
TBF one might also look at successful examples. Tram phase 1 was a balls-up. Tram phase 2 was not, we venture.