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Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle

Broughton's free, independent stirrer. Online 24/7, monthly print edition. Views here are the Editor's alone. Website: broughtonspurtle.org.uk.

Joined June 2010
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OVERBEARING GIANT AND AN APPEAL TO THE HIGH AND MIGHTY.—Locals still don't want 57 Henderson Row to get any higher: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #planning
Former offices which locals don't want to get any higher.

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KatherineSandersIcons@sjksanders
Jun 10
Along with @DrAnnabelLecter the Flaneur has been much missed.
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Jun 9
DARK LORD RISES.—New Town Flaneur intervenes over access to private gardens debate. His usual sweetness and light: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/lett… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtle
Jun 9
DARK LORD RISES.—New Town Flaneur intervenes over access to private gardens debate. His usual sweetness and light: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/lett… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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bookish_cats_aye@oculusaye
Jun 8
Replying to @theSpurtle
The author declares a "lack of interest" as he has "no right to...them", omitting to say that as a local resident to these New Town gardens he could were he to contribute to the cost of their upkeep like his more altruistic neighbours do? 😼
East Circus Place Gardens, Edinburgh

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Welcome notice, Royal Circus Gardens North, Edinburgh

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With Cllr Heap's motion being defeated today, there's an interesting comments thread developing below this article.
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Jun 8
'HANDS OFF THE NEW TOWN'S TREES!'—Michael Upton argues that trimming foliage and widening public access to private New Town gardens is not a good idea: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Pedestrian stop sign seemingly restricts access to a New Town garden.

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Jun 8
'HANDS OFF THE NEW TOWN'S TREES!'—Michael Upton argues that trimming foliage and widening public access to private New Town gardens is not a good idea: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Pedestrian stop sign seemingly restricts access to a New Town garden.

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THE PASSING YEARS:—This afternoon in Dean Cemetery. Reflecting on the passiage of time and the slow erasure of memory. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #localhistory
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Jun 4
WESTERN NEW TOWN:—High Plains Drifter. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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Joe McAdam@wizardmerlin
Jun 2
Replying to @theSpurtle
Certainly an interesting opinion and discussion. As far as I am are aware the gardens are well loved and perfectly managed by dedicated Commissioners. Trees do grow over the years, it would appear that the writer is unaware of the extent of management of these historic gardens.
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EMERALD NECKLACE OR GREEN CHOKER?—Mike Worobec says it's time to trim Edinburgh's gardens and widen access: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtle
Jun 1
ISSUE 362.—PUBLISHED TODAY! Hyperlocal news with added tingle. York Place, Pilrig, Howe Street, Canonmills … and everything in-between. Paper copies available across Broughton and beyond. Pdfs downloadable here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtle
May 31
ISSUE 362.—Published tomorrow! Unhelpful preview here: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
Black cat reading the Spurtle. Paper copies (ideal for origami afterwards) available in pubs, cafés, shops and services, libraries and railing dispensers across the barony and beyond. Unfoldable pdfs (unsuitable for e-origami) available at https://www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/breaking from midnight tonight.

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May 28
FREEDOM TO ROAM.—More superyacht news and ace photography from our shipping correspondent stationed on Calton Hill: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #pedalosetc
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Broughton Spurtle@theSpurtle
May 27
TESCO BROUGHTON ROAD.—Onward and upward for an interesting exercise in physical self-improvement and intimate aspiration. Find out more at: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news
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