Donald Turvill
@turvill.bsky.social
Edinburgh Correspondent, The Herald
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To cut through some of the BS in the media and political blame-gaming, you have to go to the end of this article:
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1507996...
"The Council has no involvement in procurement of vehicles for Lothian Buses. This is decided by the Lothian Buses Board."
And ScotGov doesn't
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1507996...
"The Council has no involvement in procurement of vehicles for Lothian Buses. This is decided by the Lothian Buses Board."
And ScotGov doesn't
www.thescottishsun.co.uk
July 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
To cut through some of the BS in the media and political blame-gaming, you have to go to the end of this article:
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1507996...
"The Council has no involvement in procurement of vehicles for Lothian Buses. This is decided by the Lothian Buses Board."
And ScotGov doesn't
www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/1507996...
"The Council has no involvement in procurement of vehicles for Lothian Buses. This is decided by the Lothian Buses Board."
And ScotGov doesn't
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By-Election Result analysis: Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart
Another victory for Edinburgh Lib Dem by-election machine nonetheless contains odd positives for Labour and Greens, whilst the SNP and Conservatives would lose their seats if all 3 were up.
Another victory for Edinburgh Lib Dem by-election machine nonetheless contains odd positives for Labour and Greens, whilst the SNP and Conservatives would lose their seats if all 3 were up.
By-Election Result: Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart
Another big victory for the Edinburgh Lib Dem by-election machine nonetheless contains some good news for Labour and the Greens, whilst the SNP and Conservatives would lose their seats if all 3 were up.
ballotbox.scot
June 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
By-Election Result analysis: Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart
Another victory for Edinburgh Lib Dem by-election machine nonetheless contains odd positives for Labour and Greens, whilst the SNP and Conservatives would lose their seats if all 3 were up.
Another victory for Edinburgh Lib Dem by-election machine nonetheless contains odd positives for Labour and Greens, whilst the SNP and Conservatives would lose their seats if all 3 were up.
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Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
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A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
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June 27, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
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A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
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“There was a bit of unnecessary tension that had to do with other things than how refuse got picked up, to be honest”
Seagulls, sacks and bin juice: Why the New Town’s waste wars won’t go away
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Seagulls, sacks and bin juice: Why the New Town’s waste wars won’t go away
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www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Seagulls, sacks and bin juice: Why the New Town’s waste wars won’t go away
Edinburgh’s bin wars rage on as gull-proof sacks, heritage protests and ‘bin hubs’ divide residents over how best to clean up a World Heritage…
www.heraldscotland.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM
“There was a bit of unnecessary tension that had to do with other things than how refuse got picked up, to be honest”
Seagulls, sacks and bin juice: Why the New Town’s waste wars won’t go away
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Seagulls, sacks and bin juice: Why the New Town’s waste wars won’t go away
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Why Edinburgh by-election this week is city’s ‘most open contest in 20 years'
analysis for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2526697...
analysis for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2526697...
Why Edinburgh by-election this week is city’s ‘most open contest in 20 years'
A council by-election in Edinburgh this week is likely to be a toss-up between Holyrood’s five main parties, it is predicted.
www.heraldscotland.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Why Edinburgh by-election this week is city’s ‘most open contest in 20 years'
analysis for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2526697...
analysis for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2526697...
We're onto day 3⃣ of our @heraldscotland.bsky.social
in-depth series, The Future of Edinburgh. The response so far has been amazing and there's still plenty to come
First, @martin1williams.bsky.social on the city's finances looking at tax & public services
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521547...
in-depth series, The Future of Edinburgh. The response so far has been amazing and there's still plenty to come
First, @martin1williams.bsky.social on the city's finances looking at tax & public services
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521547...
Debt-ridden Edinburgh pushes for new and more public taxes
The debt-ridden council delivering public services to Scotland's capital wants more power to raise public taxes even higher saying that local…
www.heraldscotland.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We're onto day 3⃣ of our @heraldscotland.bsky.social
in-depth series, The Future of Edinburgh. The response so far has been amazing and there's still plenty to come
First, @martin1williams.bsky.social on the city's finances looking at tax & public services
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521547...
in-depth series, The Future of Edinburgh. The response so far has been amazing and there's still plenty to come
First, @martin1williams.bsky.social on the city's finances looking at tax & public services
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521547...
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Catch up with the first two days of the series 👇
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June 4, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Catch up with the first two days of the series 👇
heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
@vickyallan.bsky.social @turvill.bsky.social @brianjaffa.bsky.social @martin1williams.bsky.social @scottwwright.bsky.social @joshpizpom.bsky.social
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🧵Good morning - it's the second day of the
@heraldscotland.bsky.social investigation into the future of Edinburgh
💰To kick things off, @martin1williams.bsky.social
is lifting the lid on the state of the council's finances. (spoiler - it's not pretty)👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521135...
@heraldscotland.bsky.social investigation into the future of Edinburgh
💰To kick things off, @martin1williams.bsky.social
is lifting the lid on the state of the council's finances. (spoiler - it's not pretty)👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521135...
Revealed: Edinburgh engulfed by 'frightening' £1.7bn sea of debt - with worse to come
Scotland's housing emergency-hit capital is engulfed by a 'frightening' £1.7bn sea of debt which is set to rise by £1bn by the end of the decade…
www.heraldscotland.com
June 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🧵Good morning - it's the second day of the
@heraldscotland.bsky.social investigation into the future of Edinburgh
💰To kick things off, @martin1williams.bsky.social
is lifting the lid on the state of the council's finances. (spoiler - it's not pretty)👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521135...
@heraldscotland.bsky.social investigation into the future of Edinburgh
💰To kick things off, @martin1williams.bsky.social
is lifting the lid on the state of the council's finances. (spoiler - it's not pretty)👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521135...
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Edinburgh is going to see rapid growth over the next 20 years. What does that mean for the city, and are we ready in terms of our infrastructure?
@turvill.bsky.social speaks to City of Edinburgh Council’s leader Jane Meagher 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
@turvill.bsky.social speaks to City of Edinburgh Council’s leader Jane Meagher 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
June 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Edinburgh is going to see rapid growth over the next 20 years. What does that mean for the city, and are we ready in terms of our infrastructure?
@turvill.bsky.social speaks to City of Edinburgh Council’s leader Jane Meagher 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
@turvill.bsky.social speaks to City of Edinburgh Council’s leader Jane Meagher 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
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Find every article from our series on the beautiful, “mad god’s dream” of a city that is Edinburgh 👇
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June 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Find every article from our series on the beautiful, “mad god’s dream” of a city that is Edinburgh 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
@vickyallan.bsky.social @turvill.bsky.social @brianjaffa.bsky.social
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🚨It's day 1 of @heraldscotland.bsky.social's new investigative series The Future of Edinburgh
We've got exclusive stories and deep dives on Princes St to population growth, tourism & trams...
Day 1 roundup: heraldscotland.com/news/2520813...
All articles: www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
We've got exclusive stories and deep dives on Princes St to population growth, tourism & trams...
Day 1 roundup: heraldscotland.com/news/2520813...
All articles: www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
Edinburgh's future brings with it many questions - the Herald's new series asks them
Edinburgh is a growing city, drawing millions of tourists, and facing multiple challenges from housing to transport. Our series looks at its future
heraldscotland.com
June 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
🚨It's day 1 of @heraldscotland.bsky.social's new investigative series The Future of Edinburgh
We've got exclusive stories and deep dives on Princes St to population growth, tourism & trams...
Day 1 roundup: heraldscotland.com/news/2520813...
All articles: www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
We've got exclusive stories and deep dives on Princes St to population growth, tourism & trams...
Day 1 roundup: heraldscotland.com/news/2520813...
All articles: www.heraldscotland.com/news/subscri...
From tomorrow... Our new series, Future of Edinburgh, in
@heraldscotland
Can we cope with 60k more residents by 2045?
Will bold plans to transform the city centre succeed? And what does the future hold for transport, housing, festivals, tourism — and everything in between?
@heraldscotland
Can we cope with 60k more residents by 2045?
Will bold plans to transform the city centre succeed? And what does the future hold for transport, housing, festivals, tourism — and everything in between?
June 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
From tomorrow... Our new series, Future of Edinburgh, in
@heraldscotland
Can we cope with 60k more residents by 2045?
Will bold plans to transform the city centre succeed? And what does the future hold for transport, housing, festivals, tourism — and everything in between?
@heraldscotland
Can we cope with 60k more residents by 2045?
Will bold plans to transform the city centre succeed? And what does the future hold for transport, housing, festivals, tourism — and everything in between?
Read from next Tuesday - our new series on the Future of Edinburgh!
We, at the Herald, know and love the beautiful, “mad god’s dream” of a city that is Edinburgh.
That's why next week, we have turned our investigative focus on the capital, asking the big questions about how it is set to change and what would make it thrive
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
That's why next week, we have turned our investigative focus on the capital, asking the big questions about how it is set to change and what would make it thrive
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
May 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Read from next Tuesday - our new series on the Future of Edinburgh!
Reposted by Donald Turvill
It's been such a joy -not to mention fascinating - to be on the team for the Herald's new series about my home city, Edinburgh.
Starting next Tuesday.
Pick up a paper 🗞️ or subscribe for great investigative reporting about tourism, festivals, transport, education and more ...
Starting next Tuesday.
Pick up a paper 🗞️ or subscribe for great investigative reporting about tourism, festivals, transport, education and more ...
We, at the Herald, know and love the beautiful, “mad god’s dream” of a city that is Edinburgh.
That's why next week, we have turned our investigative focus on the capital, asking the big questions about how it is set to change and what would make it thrive
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
That's why next week, we have turned our investigative focus on the capital, asking the big questions about how it is set to change and what would make it thrive
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
May 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
It's been such a joy -not to mention fascinating - to be on the team for the Herald's new series about my home city, Edinburgh.
Starting next Tuesday.
Pick up a paper 🗞️ or subscribe for great investigative reporting about tourism, festivals, transport, education and more ...
Starting next Tuesday.
Pick up a paper 🗞️ or subscribe for great investigative reporting about tourism, festivals, transport, education and more ...
@sparksstirling.bsky.social Hi Leigh, can I just check if you received my email?
May 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
@sparksstirling.bsky.social Hi Leigh, can I just check if you received my email?
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'Teachers, pupils and staff hope this is going to lead to fewer distractions, less screen time and, ultimately, a happier school' 📴
@turvill.bsky.social goes inside Scotland's first 'phone-free' school👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2514544...
@turvill.bsky.social goes inside Scotland's first 'phone-free' school👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2514544...
May 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
'Teachers, pupils and staff hope this is going to lead to fewer distractions, less screen time and, ultimately, a happier school' 📴
@turvill.bsky.social goes inside Scotland's first 'phone-free' school👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2514544...
@turvill.bsky.social goes inside Scotland's first 'phone-free' school👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2514544...
EXC: More than half temporary accommodation requests not met by Edinburgh Council in March
Shocking new figures show how the city’s housing crisis is worsening, with the council set up take new emergency action
Story @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2509968...
Shocking new figures show how the city’s housing crisis is worsening, with the council set up take new emergency action
Story @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2509968...
Over half homeless accommodation requests unmet by Edinburgh Council in March
Over half of the requests for temporary accommodation in Edinburgh went unmet in March after the council was forced to stop using hotels and…
www.heraldscotland.com
April 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
EXC: More than half temporary accommodation requests not met by Edinburgh Council in March
Shocking new figures show how the city’s housing crisis is worsening, with the council set up take new emergency action
Story @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2509968...
Shocking new figures show how the city’s housing crisis is worsening, with the council set up take new emergency action
Story @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2509968...
Edinburgh Labour selection row: local members claim candidates 'parachuted in' by HQ
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502155...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502155...
Edinburgh Labour selection row: local members claim candidates 'parachuted in' by HQ
cottish Labour faces criticism over its Edinburgh candidate selection process, with insiders claiming local members were sidelined and rules were…
www.heraldscotland.com
March 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Edinburgh Labour selection row: local members claim candidates 'parachuted in' by HQ
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502155...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2502155...
Edinburgh Dunard concert hall work paused amid contractor change
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2499654...
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2499654...
Edinburgh Dunard concert hall work paused amid contractor change
Work to start constructing Edinburgh’s first new concert hall in more than 100 years has been delayed further after project managers parted ways…
www.heraldscotland.com
March 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Edinburgh Dunard concert hall work paused amid contractor change
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2499654...
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2499654...
‘Mini-Copenhagen’ or ‘Bermuda Triangle’: Has Leith’s LTN been a success?
My feature looking at the capital’s latest low traffic pilot for today’s Herald on Sunday @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493771...
My feature looking at the capital’s latest low traffic pilot for today’s Herald on Sunday @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493771...
‘Mini-Copenhagen’ or ‘Bermuda Triangle’: Has Leith’s LTN been a success?
Following an 18-month trial councillors will decide whether to make Leith's low-traffic neighbourhood scheme permanent.
www.heraldscotland.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
‘Mini-Copenhagen’ or ‘Bermuda Triangle’: Has Leith’s LTN been a success?
My feature looking at the capital’s latest low traffic pilot for today’s Herald on Sunday @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493771...
My feature looking at the capital’s latest low traffic pilot for today’s Herald on Sunday @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493771...
Reposted by Donald Turvill
Last year as work was underway to fix fire safety failures and other defects in over 700 new builds delivered by Robertson, council officials handed the firm a new £32m contract to build more affordable homes
exclusive for @heraldscotland👇🏻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493768...
exclusive for @heraldscotland👇🏻
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Edinburgh Council gave contract to firm behind 'shoddy' homes with no oversight
Council officials in Edinburgh handed a £32m contract to a construction firm held responsible for serious fire safety failures and other defects in…
www.heraldscotland.com
February 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Last year as work was underway to fix fire safety failures and other defects in over 700 new builds delivered by Robertson, council officials handed the firm a new £32m contract to build more affordable homes
exclusive for @heraldscotland👇🏻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493768...
exclusive for @heraldscotland👇🏻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493768...
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Firm Savaged Over 'Shoddy' Homes Given £32m Contract
▫Council under fire over latest deal as tenants still waiting to have repairs fixed
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▫Council under fire over latest deal as tenants still waiting to have repairs fixed
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#frontpagestoday #UK @heraldscotland.bsky.social
February 15, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Firm Savaged Over 'Shoddy' Homes Given £32m Contract
▫Council under fire over latest deal as tenants still waiting to have repairs fixed
@turvill.bsky.social
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#frontpagestoday #UK @heraldscotland.bsky.social
▫Council under fire over latest deal as tenants still waiting to have repairs fixed
@turvill.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/2y8onvcp
#frontpagestoday #UK @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Last year as work was underway to fix fire safety failures and other defects in over 700 new builds delivered by Robertson, council officials handed the firm a new £32m contract to build more affordable homes
exclusive for @heraldscotland👇🏻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493768...
exclusive for @heraldscotland👇🏻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493768...
Edinburgh Council gave contract to firm behind 'shoddy' homes with no oversight
Council officials in Edinburgh handed a £32m contract to a construction firm held responsible for serious fire safety failures and other defects in…
www.heraldscotland.com
February 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Last year as work was underway to fix fire safety failures and other defects in over 700 new builds delivered by Robertson, council officials handed the firm a new £32m contract to build more affordable homes
exclusive for @heraldscotland👇🏻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493768...
exclusive for @heraldscotland👇🏻
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2493768...
"We need to understand if we failed in our duty to report or take appropriate actions on any concerns"
NEW: Cammy Day investigation widened to include complaints against all councillors
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491683...
NEW: Cammy Day investigation widened to include complaints against all councillors
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491683...
Cammy Day investigation widened to include complaints against all councillors
An investigation into how complaints about former Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day were handled has been widened to include allegations against…
www.heraldscotland.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
"We need to understand if we failed in our duty to report or take appropriate actions on any concerns"
NEW: Cammy Day investigation widened to include complaints against all councillors
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491683...
NEW: Cammy Day investigation widened to include complaints against all councillors
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2491683...