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BELLEVUE CRESCENT

One from the archive:—Image taken on 19 January 2017. No. 48 in an occasional photo-series celebrating Spurtleshire street-name signs.#Edinburgh…
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HAMMERMEN'S ENTRY

To earn an honest bob …#Edinburgh#hyperlocal#news#windows#cleaning…
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FOOT OF BROUGHTON STREET

Beware! The detached base of this bollard is a dangerous trip hazard in the dark. A visitor last night sustained a bruised face and wrist…
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EAST CLAREMONT STREET

Damn, no brushes. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #painting #decorating 
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SPURTLESHIRE SHRINE TO SPECIALTY COFFEE

There is undoubtedly a cultish aspect to specialty, third wave or ‘artisan’ coffee, writes Charlie Ellis.  Certain cafes are revered; the…
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UPDATE ON REGENT ROAD OPPORTUNITY

Community views green future Abandoned Council-owned bowling greens are common across the city, including in the heart of Spurtleshire at…
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ROSE STREET

Twisting through a dusty land. #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #sand #birdofparadise 
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PICARDY PLACE:—AUTUMN COLOURS

Our photo has prompted some reaction to 'desiccated foliage' in the background. Readers have criticised Council officials for inadequate irrigation…
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ISSUE 354 – PUBLISHED TOMORROW!

As you read this, advance copies of the September Spurtle are already to be found across the barony, lingering like swallows on telephone wires…
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