As 1925 drew to a close, rumours about the future of the Annandale Street Industrial Hall, Edinburgh's first purpose-built exhibition space were confirmed when the proprietors decided to sell the property.
Against all evidence, they insisted that the space was capable of supporting its original commercial purpose.
The Leith Collective launched its Winter Coat Exchange on 1 October.
Last year, it redistributed over 7,000 free coats to those in need, no questions asked. This year it predicts that, with the energy price cap rising by 10%, even more people will need to use the service. Demand is already outstripping supply.
Just look at these!
Two images caught last month by reader Jamie McCowan on St Vincent Place.
As reported in Issue 343, a family of the birds was seen nesting on the high red chimney of McDonald Rd in August but has since dispersed.
This one, judging by its buff colour, is the juvenile.
Work on 1–3 Canon Street appears to be progressing well, with the new roof taking shape in damp conditions yesterday.
Thistle Property Group's plans to redevelop Canon House and build new housing behind it (18/07826/FUL) were granted planning permission in 2018, with minor variations made to the proposal since.
Here’s what it looks like along Eyre Place just now …
As you read this, advance copies of the October Spurtle are already spreading across the barony like early autumn sunbeams completely obscured by mizzle and murk.
Issue 344 begins with constructive complications, connections, containers, buccaneers and an absent bang.
More hush, disquiet and city-centre enhancements follow on Page 2, as do wraps of various kinds, disappearing street furniture and the latest chapter in a peculiar Gayfield saga.
Edinburgh even more breathtaking than usual this evening.
Hundreds of chattering tourists present in golden hour at 6pm had dwindled to dozens by 7.30pm.
Different vibe. Hushed. Astonished. Small groups sometimes awed into laughter.
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Led by Commonwealth War Graves guides, this tour will tell the stories of service men and women killed in two World Wars.
Readings by Donald Smith and Stewart Conn. Tickets (free) from ticketsource.co.uk/edinburgh-central-library or call 0131 242 8070.