Sandeman House Garden this morning. 

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As you read this, advance copies of the August Spurtle have already begun appearing across the barony like lost Oasis fans shambling at dusk in search of affordable hotel rooms. 

Issue 343 starts with concerning times for a local institution, nothing-to-be-done problems for pavement users, the good and the not-so-good aspects of green glad tidings, and crass hats. 

An eldritch opening. 

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Brownie points to anyone able to identify this steep corner of Greater Spurtleshire. Location will be added to the foot of the page in a few days' time.

In the meantime, see map here. Beware of Broughton's elastic boundaries.

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A quiet moment on Calton Hill. 

City Observatory in the background. 

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That Coldplay kiss-cam incident has spoiled things for everyone.

No. 47 in an occasional photo-series celebrating Spurtleshire street-name signs.

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Glad to see that top heritage boss is easing gently into the new job.

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