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ELDRITCH EDINBURGH 6

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In the run-up to Halloween, we have been presenting some more or less unsettling images of life in Edinburgh.
 
Today we conclude with an unpleasant episode on Chambers Street.
 
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ELDRITCH EDINBURGH 5

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In the run-up to Halloween, we present some more or less unsettling images of life in the capital.

 

This image of a cù-sith (or 'fairy dog') was captured in the basement of a Broughton Street property in December 2007. 

 

ELDRITCH EDINBURGH 1

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In the run-up to Halloween, we present some more or less unsettling images of life in the capital.
 
Robert Burns, The Banks o' Doon: 

 

'How can ye chant, ye little birds 
And I sae fu' o' care!'

 

AN ALMOST FRUITLESS TASK

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The inherent seasonality of fruit reminds us of the evolution of the year, writes Charlie Ellis. The ripening of blackberries ushers in autumn, their perishing heralds the first signs of winter approaching. 

 

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