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Comments and information about Edinburgh from Mark Lazarowicz, proud to be a citizen of a European city. Also on @marklazarowicz.sky.social about the wider world!
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We‘ve put together an explainer on floating bus stops, particularly with regard to the transformative Dundee St active travel scheme
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Dundee Street and Fountainbridge active travel consultation - response - Blackford Safe Routes
Consultation response to the Dundee St and Fountainbridge active travel project - protected cycle lanes and pedestrian improvements
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January 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM
We‘ve put together an explainer on floating bus stops, particularly with regard to the transformative Dundee St active travel scheme
blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/jgps-travel-...
blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/jgps-travel-...
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I have cleaned-up this fascinating autochrome of James Thin (famous for his chain of bookshops), who was born 202 years ago (in Edinburgh on 23rd March 1824), making him (so far as is currently known) the earliest-born person ever to have been photographed in colour. He is seen here in the garden...
January 21, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I have cleaned-up this fascinating autochrome of James Thin (famous for his chain of bookshops), who was born 202 years ago (in Edinburgh on 23rd March 1824), making him (so far as is currently known) the earliest-born person ever to have been photographed in colour. He is seen here in the garden...
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🪩 In this week’s Edinburgh Culture Minute newsletter: McCall Smith brings theatre to 17 local living rooms, Stereolab at Psych Fest, One Day musical at The Lyceum, boost for Pianodrome + intro to vibe-coding for creatives
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January 21, 2026 at 5:58 PM
🪩 In this week’s Edinburgh Culture Minute newsletter: McCall Smith brings theatre to 17 local living rooms, Stereolab at Psych Fest, One Day musical at The Lyceum, boost for Pianodrome + intro to vibe-coding for creatives
👀 Sort your social life. No ads! www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-cu...
👀 Sort your social life. No ads! www.edinburghminute.com/edinburgh-cu...
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There's a wee plaque commemorating a visit by Hans Christian Andersen tucked away in Trinity in the north of Edinburgh.
January 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
There's a wee plaque commemorating a visit by Hans Christian Andersen tucked away in Trinity in the north of Edinburgh.
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Probably no newsletter tomorrow (Thurs 22 Jan). Just getting over illness. Will aim for usual output to land on Friday morning at 7am 📮 - Michael
January 21, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Probably no newsletter tomorrow (Thurs 22 Jan). Just getting over illness. Will aim for usual output to land on Friday morning at 7am 📮 - Michael
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25 wishes for #Edinburgh in 2025 🧵
What might our aspirations be locally in SW Edinburgh and also Edinburgh-wide?
Some might happen, many probably won’t!
#HappyNewYear #NewYearsResolutions #Hogmanay #HappyNewYear2025 #EdinburghsHogmanay
#streetsNOTroads
What might our aspirations be locally in SW Edinburgh and also Edinburgh-wide?
Some might happen, many probably won’t!
#HappyNewYear #NewYearsResolutions #Hogmanay #HappyNewYear2025 #EdinburghsHogmanay
#streetsNOTroads
January 1, 2025 at 10:19 AM
25 wishes for #Edinburgh in 2025 🧵
What might our aspirations be locally in SW Edinburgh and also Edinburgh-wide?
Some might happen, many probably won’t!
#HappyNewYear #NewYearsResolutions #Hogmanay #HappyNewYear2025 #EdinburghsHogmanay
#streetsNOTroads
What might our aspirations be locally in SW Edinburgh and also Edinburgh-wide?
Some might happen, many probably won’t!
#HappyNewYear #NewYearsResolutions #Hogmanay #HappyNewYear2025 #EdinburghsHogmanay
#streetsNOTroads