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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 she/her
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Secret Edinburgh @secretedinburgh.bsky.social · Nov 14
Ok Edinburgh peeps, I want to know about your favourite MUNDANE, hidden in plain sight things.

You know the kinda thing: signs, pipes, drain covers, stonework, door-knockers, street art, shop fronts, doorways, tenement tiles, ornaments, gates etc that you like but suspect no-one else even notices.
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Brian McRoberts @brimcrob.bsky.social · 1h
Turkish coffee time
#Leith
#Edinburgh
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Secret Edinburgh @secretedinburgh.bsky.social · 57m
Previous freelance work
Client: Write about xyz

Early 2025
Client: Sense check this (clearly AI-written) copy

Now
Client: Make this (clearly AI-written) copy sound less AI-y
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Bethany Christian Trust @bethanychristiantrust.com · 1h
We are now inviting teams and individuals to sign up as volunteers for our Caring Christmas Trees collection points across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lothians and Fife!
💚❤️

Pick your location and sign up at https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/volunteer
Thank you!! 🎄
Volunteer | Caring Christmas Trees
Volunteer with Caring Christmas Trees at one of our collection sites.
www.caringchristmastrees.com
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Nancy Johnston @jeelyeater1.bsky.social · 3h
#31DaysOfGraves Day 11:Military. In Restalrig kirkyard. Sebastian was born in London in 1840. His father was a French basket maker. Sebastian died from a fractured skull, caused by falls in South Saint David St, Princes St, Waterloo Place, Regent Road and London Rd. From his horse?
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Tom Sharpe @tomsharperocks.bsky.social · 4h
#PostboxSaturday: a replica Penfold pillar box (and friend), Canongate, Edinburgh.
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neillke @neillk.bsky.social · 4h
Cumberland bar edinburgh
art deco
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SW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 2h
How’d like them apples? 🍎 🍏

The SW20 free-to-hire eCargobike full of apples delivered to WhaleArts.

#apples #bikelife #Edinburgh #cargobikelife #autumn
Apples in an eCargobike Apple press being used at WhaleArts, Edinburgh Ecargobike outside WhaleArts.
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observethedate.bsky.social @observethedate.bsky.social · 2h
Today is Saturday 11 October 2025

It is International Day of the Girl Child 👧🏽

also

🌈 National Coming Out Day

✝️ Feast of St Kenneth (Shipwrecked people)

🏹 King Harold Day

🍕 Sausage Pizza Day

French Republican Calendar: WINE PRESS

Roman Festival: Meditrinalia
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uk-news.bsky.social @uk-news.bsky.social · 14h
Volunteer at Montgomery Street Park – The NEN – North Edinburgh News

https://www.europesays.com/uk/489095/

Volunteering in the Park – Saturday 11th & 25th October Our next volunteer session is this Saturday (11th),…#uk #news #uknews
Volunteer at Montgomery Street Park – The NEN – North Edinburgh News - United Kingdom
Volunteering in the Park – Saturday 11th & 25th October
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Steve.Bigped @bigped70.bsky.social · 15h
@secretedinburgh.bsky.social Caledonian Railway crest, Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh
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Nifty Buckles Folklore @niftybuckles.bsky.social · 20h
#FolkyFriday 🎃🔥
Dive into ancient Celtic magic at Samhuinn Fire Festival! On Oct 31, Calton Hill, Edinburgh ignites with epic battles of Summer vs Winter—drumming, acrobats, fire rituals & mythical revelry to hail the dark half of the year.
#Samhuinn #FireFestival
Samhuinn fire festival in Edinburgh Scotland image in public domain.
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Neil Cooper @neilcooper.bsky.social · 21h
My List review of In Consideration of Our Times, Matthew Arthur Williams’ exhibition of new photographs and film.

list.co.uk/news/matthew...

Stills Gallery, Edinburgh until October 18.

stills.org/exhibitions/
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Rock Trust - Youth Homeless Charity @rocktrust.bsky.social · 1d
Same mission - new home. We're marking #WorldHomelessnessDay with the launch of our new website and evolved brand.

Youth homelessness is not inevitable, through bold-thinking, cross-sector collaboration and targeted support, we can end it for good.

Have a look 👉 www.rocktrust.org
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Old Edinburgh Club @oldedinburghclub.bsky.social · 1d
1/2 Details of the Edinburgh, Lothians & Borders Archaeology Conference on the 15th November and how to book a place. The OEC will again be manning a stall at this event during the breakout times. #edinburgharchaeology #edinburghhistory

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210596/...
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Water of Leith Conservation Trust @wolct.bsky.social · 23h
A sunny morning down on the Rocheid path for staff from the local office of Blackrock

On the menu today was helping to keep the paths leaf free and cutting back non native laurel from the banks.

A great way to finish off the week.

#CSR
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Friends of Warriston Cemetery @fowarristoncem.bsky.social · 1d
#31DaysOfGraves Day 10 - Urn: We have so many great examples at Warriston that I'm going to do a double post. Sadly, due to historic vandalism, many have been toppled to the ground. #Edinburgh #taphophile #WarristonCemetery 2/2
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 23h
Find out more about the North Bridge project on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/road-project...
North Bridge refurbishment project
Find out about the North Bridge refurbishment project
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 23h
The southwest façade of North Bridge is on show again!

We can now see the expert hand finished details in all their glory.

Work is continuing to ensure that this unique piece of Edinburgh's history is preserved for future generations.
The southwest façade of North Bridge with the Balmoral and Waverley station in the background. Close up of the southwest façade of North Bridge. Close up of the southwest façade of North Bridge.
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Songs of the People @songsotpeople.bsky.social · 23h
In the run up to #ECHR75 on November 4th, we are reawakening memories of its history and our telling of David Maxwell Fyfe's story in Dreams of Peace & Freedom. In September 2023 we performed at the Merchant's Hall in Edinburgh, with the chamber choir from his school, George Watson's College.
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Bethany Christian Trust @bethanychristiantrust.com · 1d
This #WorldHomelessnessDay we reflect on the shocking statistic just released that homeless related deaths were up 9% last year.

With this in mind, please share that our Welcome Centre is once again open and now operating at ELS House in Gorgie, #Edinburgh!
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Welwyn Archaeological Society @welwynarchsoc.bsky.social · 1d
#31DaysOfGraves Day 10: urn

I took this photo one foggy morning in the Calton Hill cemetery, Edinburgh. For those that care, Pentax K-3iii, SMC Pentax-F 50mm f/1.7 lens.

#scotland #taphophilia #cemetery #graveyard #monument
Black and white photograph of a tall burial monument. A tall urn with two handles stands on a tall plinth with a square cross-section. In the background is a leafless winter tree and multiple other monuments including some obelisks. It is a little bit foggy.
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Nancy Johnston @jeelyeater1.bsky.social · 1d
#31daysofgraves Day 10 - Urn. In The Grange cemetery, Edinburgh, to Rachael.
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Secret Edinburgh @secretedinburgh.bsky.social · 1d
I love porridge
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observethedate.bsky.social @observethedate.bsky.social · 1d
Today is Friday 10 October 2025

It is World Mental Health Day 💚

also

🚪World Homeless Day

🥣 World Porridge Day

🥚 World Egg Day

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Foster Carer Appreciation Day

🥁 Hug a Drummer Day

👜 Handbag Day

🎂 Cake Decorating Day

French Republican Calendar: SUNFLOWER
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Steve.Bigped @bigped70.bsky.social · 1d
@secretedinburgh.bsky.social Exodus, Chapter 20 (The Ten Commandments), Edinburgh Queen's Hall. The dedication tells us that the piece was originally in Buccleuch Parish Church. This building previously housed Newington and St. Leonards Parish Church. The Lord's Prayer and Creed also on display.
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