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spurtle.bsky.social
@spurtle.bsky.social
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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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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 3d
Don't know. Will enquire.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 3d
Correct. Also flaunchins launched fae hoolin cowls.
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Michael Scott @barleyman5.bsky.social · 3d
I believe you mean chunks of chimney.
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The Edinburgh Minute @edinburghminute.bsky.social · 3d
Lang may yer lum creak.
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Andrew Heald @andyheald.bsky.social · 3d
Clear case law for trees to be regularly inspected by competent individuals, I assume the same must be true for chimneys ?
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 3d
Lumps. Of lum.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 3d
FERRY ROAD PATH:—Passable with care.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #StormAmy
Pedestrians stoop to pass under a fallen bough.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 3d
ROYAL CRESCENT:—Currently closed to road traffic following a surfeit of lum lumps.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #StormAmy
Police-tape cordon around fallen masonry and broken pieces of chimney pot.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 5d
WAITING FOR AMY:—The calm before the storm.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #weather
Pigeons fly above the General Register House weathervane. Ominous sky in the background.
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 5d
Dusherra 2025 festival on Calton Hill cancelled this weekend due to the wind weather warning @edinburghminute.bsky.social @caltonhill.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social
Dusherra cancellation notice from Scottish Indian Arts Forum
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 5d
WAITING FOR AMY:—The calm before the storm.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #weather
Pigeons fly above the General Register House weathervane. Ominous sky in the background.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 6d
DISAPPOINTING DRUPELETS.—An almost fruitless task along Goldenacre Path: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/almost-...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #environment
The last few ripe blackberries on a bush.
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Duncan Smith @dnmns.bsky.social · 6d
Splendid!
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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 6d
A shelf of home-made bramble jelly
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Duncan Smith @dnmns.bsky.social · 6d
Peak was 6 weeks ago.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 6d
DISAPPOINTING DRUPELETS.—An almost fruitless task along Goldenacre Path: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/almost-...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #environment
The last few ripe blackberries on a bush.
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Tracy Griffen @tracygriffen.bsky.social · 6d
Available now! October @spurtle.bsky.social from Griffen Fitness studio shopfront, 3 Balfour Street...
#hyperlocalnews #Edinburgh #spurtleshire
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 7d
ISSUE 355 PUBLISHED TODAY.—3D copies available from 3D shops, services and libraries across Broughton and beyond. Pdfs downloadable from our website here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Front page of the October 2025 'Broughton Spurtle'.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 7d
LOCALS SEE YELLOW ON YOUNG STREET.—Reader's letter criticises Council communication by sledgehammer: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/coun...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Contractor removes double-yellow lines from Young Street. New street furniture details revised parking arrangements.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 7d
LOCALS SEE YELLOW ON YOUNG STREET.—Reader's letter criticises Council communication by sledgehammer: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/coun...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Contractor removes double-yellow lines from Young Street. New street furniture details revised parking arrangements.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 7d
ISSUE 355 PUBLISHED TODAY.—3D copies available from 3D shops, services and libraries across Broughton and beyond. Pdfs downloadable from our website here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Front page of the October 2025 'Broughton Spurtle'.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 8d
ISSUE 355 PUBLISHED TOMORROW!—Unhelpful preview here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/issue-3...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Black cat reading the 'Broughton Spurtle'.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 8d
ISSUE 355 PUBLISHED TOMORROW!—Unhelpful preview here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/issue-3...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Black cat reading the 'Broughton Spurtle'.
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 9d
PREPARE TO BE PROBED.—Work starts on New Town Quarter. Three-month schedule. Expert analysis: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/prepare...
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #planning
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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 15d
Oh, here's wishing him a fond farewell. Awkward old bugger.
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