Secret Edinburgh
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Underemployed flâneuse sharing info about #Edinburgh beyond the castle ie overlooked, neglected, underappreciated, everyday & mundane treasures inc
- Graveyards
- Guerrilla Gardens
- Street Art
- Indie Retail
- Hidden Gems
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On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
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🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Surprise! I said the newsletter was on pause this week, but there's so much happening in terms this weekend that I had to put something together. So here's the city's most comprehensive ad-free round-up of weekend events: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
November 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM
🌤️ Good morning Edinburgh. Surprise! I said the newsletter was on pause this week, but there's so much happening in terms this weekend that I had to put something together. So here's the city's most comprehensive ad-free round-up of weekend events: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
Today's the day!
Let's support local makers and independent businesses.
7 pm - 8 pm
The themed posts will be posted at 5-minute intervals.
To join in:
Reply to Q1 with A1, Q2 with A2 etc and use the #EdinburghHour hashtag.
🪩🍡 There will be food, drinks & music, right here on Bluesky. 🎊🍾🕺🏽
Let's support local makers and independent businesses.
7 pm - 8 pm
The themed posts will be posted at 5-minute intervals.
To join in:
Reply to Q1 with A1, Q2 with A2 etc and use the #EdinburghHour hashtag.
🪩🍡 There will be food, drinks & music, right here on Bluesky. 🎊🍾🕺🏽
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Today's the day!
Let's support local makers and independent businesses.
7 pm - 8 pm
The themed posts will be posted at 5-minute intervals.
To join in:
Reply to Q1 with A1, Q2 with A2 etc and use the #EdinburghHour hashtag.
🪩🍡 There will be food, drinks & music, right here on Bluesky. 🎊🍾🕺🏽
Let's support local makers and independent businesses.
7 pm - 8 pm
The themed posts will be posted at 5-minute intervals.
To join in:
Reply to Q1 with A1, Q2 with A2 etc and use the #EdinburghHour hashtag.
🪩🍡 There will be food, drinks & music, right here on Bluesky. 🎊🍾🕺🏽
Happy French Toast Day (it was called eggy bread when I was growing up) to all who celebrate!
Today is Friday 28 November 2025
It is Bedfordshire Day 🐚
also
🍞 French Toast Day
◼️ Black Friday
◼️ Buy Nothing Day
◼️No Ad Day
👩🏽💻 Systems Engineer Day
French Republican Calendar: HONEY
It is Bedfordshire Day 🐚
also
🍞 French Toast Day
◼️ Black Friday
◼️ Buy Nothing Day
◼️No Ad Day
👩🏽💻 Systems Engineer Day
French Republican Calendar: HONEY
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Happy French Toast Day (it was called eggy bread when I was growing up) to all who celebrate!
This time tomorrow, #EdinburghHour will be over and you'll all have sore feet from dancing.
Join me, here on Bluesky 7-8pm
Join me, here on Bluesky 7-8pm
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
This time tomorrow, #EdinburghHour will be over and you'll all have sore feet from dancing.
Join me, here on Bluesky 7-8pm
Join me, here on Bluesky 7-8pm
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Lots of Christmas wreaths appear on doors every year, but we always wait patiently for your display at number 12 in Edinburgh's West End. Thank you number 12 for celebrating every occasion in the calendar. 💖
November 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Lots of Christmas wreaths appear on doors every year, but we always wait patiently for your display at number 12 in Edinburgh's West End. Thank you number 12 for celebrating every occasion in the calendar. 💖
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A brief visit to the Caiy Stane in South Edinburgh today.I left the back of a van in the photo for scale.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A brief visit to the Caiy Stane in South Edinburgh today.I left the back of a van in the photo for scale.
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@megalithic.bsky.social
@stoneclub.bsky.social
@megalithic.bsky.social
Lidl version of Cadbury Mini Rolls are the most popular item so far!
Delivery Driver Treat Box is underway!
We've been doing this a few years now and it's always good fun.
We've been doing this a few years now and it's always good fun.
November 27, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Lidl version of Cadbury Mini Rolls are the most popular item so far!
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Local pub The Rusty Seagull has a new stout on sale. Winton Brewery - By The Campfire. Looks the biz
November 27, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Local pub The Rusty Seagull has a new stout on sale. Winton Brewery - By The Campfire. Looks the biz
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Fun morning with the adults and beekeeper Wade, followed by a fun afternoon with Wester Hailes High School students and Wade, learning about bees, honey, and of course tasting it. 👌🐝🐝🐝 Greenway Garden.
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Fun morning with the adults and beekeeper Wade, followed by a fun afternoon with Wester Hailes High School students and Wade, learning about bees, honey, and of course tasting it. 👌🐝🐝🐝 Greenway Garden.
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Dunbar’s Close Garden - a haven off the Canongate. Worth a detour…
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Dunbar’s Close Garden - a haven off the Canongate. Worth a detour…
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Today's rapid and loose watercolour sketch of a landmark Edinburgh building - the entrance to the Neo-gothic National Portrait Gallery.
November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Today's rapid and loose watercolour sketch of a landmark Edinburgh building - the entrance to the Neo-gothic National Portrait Gallery.
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Here's Jack at work, creating a new window painting for the bookshop
#Bruntsfield #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres
#Bruntsfield #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres
November 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Here's Jack at work, creating a new window painting for the bookshop
#Bruntsfield #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres
#Bruntsfield #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #books #livres
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Easter Road #GhostSign 'Craigend Dairy'
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Easter Road #GhostSign 'Craigend Dairy'
You just died.
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(Presumably I died from embarrassment after trying to read the 'writing' only to discover it was an upside down cow)
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(Presumably I died from embarrassment after trying to read the 'writing' only to discover it was an upside down cow)
November 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
You just died.
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(Presumably I died from embarrassment after trying to read the 'writing' only to discover it was an upside down cow)
The sixth picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
(Presumably I died from embarrassment after trying to read the 'writing' only to discover it was an upside down cow)
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Good News! The Old Edinburgh Club’s Bibliography site is being updated. It's an online ‘must visit’ to explore Edinburgh’s history, with works from the late 16th century to today. Check it out and tell us if anything else should be included.https://buff.ly/8gAkNs6
OEC Bibliography of Edinburgh History - The Old Edinburgh Club
Explore the OEC Bibliography of Edinburgh History, covering social, cultural, economic and architectural heritage in books, articles and dissertations
oldedinburghclub.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Good News! The Old Edinburgh Club’s Bibliography site is being updated. It's an online ‘must visit’ to explore Edinburgh’s history, with works from the late 16th century to today. Check it out and tell us if anything else should be included.https://buff.ly/8gAkNs6
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BRANDON TERRACE/BRANDON STREET:—x 4 for the avoidance of any doubt. No. 50 in an occasional photo-series celebrating #Spurtleshire #streetnamesigns
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
BRANDON TERRACE/BRANDON STREET:—x 4 for the avoidance of any doubt. No. 50 in an occasional photo-series celebrating #Spurtleshire #streetnamesigns
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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It’s the AGM of the Friends of St Cecilia’s Hall this coming Saturday at 2:30pm, in the Laigh Hall at St Cecilia’s Hall and Museum. After the AGM we will be entertained by Dr John Kitchen MBE. There will be wine! 🍷
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It’s the AGM of the Friends of St Cecilia’s Hall this coming Saturday at 2:30pm, in the Laigh Hall at St Cecilia’s Hall and Museum. After the AGM we will be entertained by Dr John Kitchen MBE. There will be wine! 🍷
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POSTDOC at Edinburgh on digital slavery project. www.ed.ac.uk/news/project...
Project to map enslaved people’s testimony | News | The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh historians will investigate slavery and the law in British Guiana, now Guyana, in a new three year-long project.
www.ed.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
POSTDOC at Edinburgh on digital slavery project. www.ed.ac.uk/news/project...
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States: "Erected By: The Lodge of Journeyman Masons Edinburgh No. 8 in memory of John Crooks. R.W. Master 1868 & 1869 Died 24th May 1671 aged 47 Years..."
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
States: "Erected By: The Lodge of Journeyman Masons Edinburgh No. 8 in memory of John Crooks. R.W. Master 1868 & 1869 Died 24th May 1671 aged 47 Years..."
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News of a special ceremony on Saturday, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Simpsons Special Care Babies charity www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/canopy-...
Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard joins Simpsons Special Care Babies in Christmas tribute
Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard, part of The University of Edinburgh, is joining forces with Simpsons Special Care Babies (SSCB) to mark the charity’s 40th anniversary, with a ‘Tree of Light’ installation,...
www.businesslifeedinburgh.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
News of a special ceremony on Saturday, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Simpsons Special Care Babies charity www.businesslifeedinburgh.com/post/canopy-...
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Today for our #ThrowbackThursday we’ve a fantastic 1950s bird’s eye view of Princes Street which looks to be taken by someone staying at the Balmoral, or the North British Hotel, as it would have been known then.
Photo via Edinburgh Collected thanks to @Living Memory Association zurl.co/EtFCQ
Photo via Edinburgh Collected thanks to @Living Memory Association zurl.co/EtFCQ
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today for our #ThrowbackThursday we’ve a fantastic 1950s bird’s eye view of Princes Street which looks to be taken by someone staying at the Balmoral, or the North British Hotel, as it would have been known then.
Photo via Edinburgh Collected thanks to @Living Memory Association zurl.co/EtFCQ
Photo via Edinburgh Collected thanks to @Living Memory Association zurl.co/EtFCQ
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I spent most of Tuesday following the "Singing Street" around to take photos of the filming locations. It was very hard not to be struck by streets that were once playgrounds now being car parks. In other places there is still a bustle of life, but it is now tourists playing, not skipping girls
November 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I spent most of Tuesday following the "Singing Street" around to take photos of the filming locations. It was very hard not to be struck by streets that were once playgrounds now being car parks. In other places there is still a bustle of life, but it is now tourists playing, not skipping girls
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Five things you need to know today
Willowbrae Church The Jock's Lodge Community Trust say that WIllowbrae Church is to be put on the market for sale soon. The organisation want to preserve it for use as a community space, and are looking for public support. Have your say here. Fair Saturday A…
Willowbrae Church The Jock's Lodge Community Trust say that WIllowbrae Church is to be put on the market for sale soon. The organisation want to preserve it for use as a community space, and are looking for public support. Have your say here. Fair Saturday A…
Five things you need to know today
Willowbrae Church The Jock's Lodge Community Trust say that WIllowbrae Church is to be put on the market for sale soon. The organisation want to preserve it for use as a community space, and are looking for public support. Have your say here. Fair Saturday A Taste of Scotland & St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh at Edinburgh’s Christmas On 29 and 30 November from noon to 6pm at the…
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Five things you need to know today
Willowbrae Church The Jock's Lodge Community Trust say that WIllowbrae Church is to be put on the market for sale soon. The organisation want to preserve it for use as a community space, and are looking for public support. Have your say here. Fair Saturday A…
Willowbrae Church The Jock's Lodge Community Trust say that WIllowbrae Church is to be put on the market for sale soon. The organisation want to preserve it for use as a community space, and are looking for public support. Have your say here. Fair Saturday A…
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New on The Noise of Art…
Shop Local! #119
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Unlimited Corporation: Leith School of Art: SANKI: Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop: Scottish National Portrait Gallery: Studies in Photography: The House of Smalls: etc…
Shop Local! #119
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Unlimited Corporation: Leith School of Art: SANKI: Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop: Scottish National Portrait Gallery: Studies in Photography: The House of Smalls: etc…
November 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
Shop Local! #119
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Unlimited Corporation: Leith School of Art: SANKI: Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop: Scottish National Portrait Gallery: Studies in Photography: The House of Smalls: etc…
Shop Local! #119
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Unlimited Corporation: Leith School of Art: SANKI: Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop: Scottish National Portrait Gallery: Studies in Photography: The House of Smalls: etc…