#Out and about

VIEW FROM PILRIG STREET

Submitted by Editor on Sun, 21/06/2026 - 16:11

The astronomical mid-point (00:00 GMT, 19/20 June). Looking north towards the Port of Leith.

HOWE STREET ALTERNATIVES

Submitted by Editor on Sat, 20/06/2026 - 15:00

Working out indoors; working out outside.

[Image: David Jackson Young.]

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THE PASSING YEARS

Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/06/2026 - 19:45

This afternoon in Dean Cemetery.

Reflecting on time and the slow erasure of memory.

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WESTERN NEW TOWN

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 04/06/2026 - 09:57

High Plains Drifter.

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FREEDOM TO ROAM

Submitted by Editor on Thu, 28/05/2026 - 10:13

Currently at anchor off Inchkeith lies the 70m x 13m Benetti superyacht Freedom.

Yesterday afternoon, while she stood closer to Cockenzie, Spurtle examined her through a high-powered zoom lens from Calton Hill (see image right). After over an hour’s careful scrutiny, we had still detected no human activity aboard whatsoever.

With a top speed speed of 14 knots (16 mph), Freedom has 5 decks with 6 cabins to accommodate 12 (sleeping) passengers.

TESCO BROUGHTON ROAD – ONWARD AND UPWARD

Submitted by Editor on Wed, 27/05/2026 - 09:52

Part of Tesco Broughton Road’s over-the-counter pharmacy range has become an interesting exercise in physical self-improvement and intimate aspiration.

In the last week or so, the display’s arrangement has been refreshed to include, at the bottom, a range of slimming aids and healthy-eating options.