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Refurbishment of the premises at 23 Rodney Street, is nearly complete and what will soon emerge is a smart-looking accountancy firm. In this process, there emerged last month some interesting and rather beautifully toned signage from the past. Spurtle researched.
Pooches Parlour will be remembered by many, particularly pooches. J. W. Temple will be recalled by rather fewer.
MATTHEW RICHARDSON'S PM REVIEWED BY RHYS FULLERTON
PM is a digital animation, displayed in Collective’s temporary space beside the City Observatory. The flat screen monitor is bolted directly onto the window, providing an alternative view of Calton Hill and its surroundings.
City of Edinburgh Council is teaming up with third-sector partners to pilot a new scheme to support people at risk of becoming homeless.
On the principle that prevention is better (and at least £400,000 cheaper) than cure, CEC will join the Bethany Christian Trust, Edinburgh Cyrenian Trust, Foursquare, and the Community Help and Advice Initiative in delivering guidance on:
Last week a painting by Peter Standen – 'Tornado in Bellevue' – was brought to my attention, and it instantly filled me with dread.
With the tail-end of Hurricane Gonzalo heading our way and Standen’s apparent premonition, I needed to be prepared. I couldn’t afford a boat but I thought a waterproof life jacket coat would be the next best thing. The only problem was it meant I had to go shopping, and I hate shopping.
Found in Henderson Row: a young, pretty, female cat.
All black but small white patch under chin, huge green eyes. Affectionate, used to indoor/outdoor life. Not chipped. May be lost due to house move or other reason. Obviously has lived with people.
Currently being cared for but would love to find owners. Contact: http://goo.gl/cO2HBP
[This photo is for illustrative purposes only. Contact finder for detailed description.]
A meeting of the Stockbridge and Inverleith Community Council (S&ICC) last week became heated during discussion of the ‘noise nuisance’ posed by the St Stephen’s Church clock bell at night (Breaking news, 15.10.14).
Edinburgh Police seek witnesses to what they describe as a ‘shocking’ domestic assault yesterday evening at the corner of Windsor and Montgomery Streets.
As they crossed Montgomery Street, a 21-year-old man argued with a 17-year-old woman before pulling her hair, pushing her head down and causing her to fall. She banged her head on the traffic island kerb. Police attended and later traced the couple.
Police believe at least two people saw the incident, which occurred at about 7.40pm.
Passers-by on Broughton Road at the weekend may at first glance have felt rather encouraged by what looked like a well-intentioned demonstration near the entrance to Tesco.
Around 5–6 men were present, some bearing a flag with the words ‘LOCALS AGAINST RAPISTS’ on a Scottish-saltire background. Their placard deplored sexual crimes against women and children, demanded more police patrols, and an extension of relevant CCTV coverage.
‘Women and children,’ it concluded, ‘are not bits of meat’.
Much has been written lately about how the referendum debate energised political culture in Scotland, particularly among the young.
Some evidence for this appears in two second-floor Leith Street windows, where a very public display of conviction, curiosity and creativity has been intriguing passers-by and those idly staring into space whilst waiting at the bus stop.
Responding to an enquiry from a baffled overseas vistior staying at the King James Hotel opposite, Spurtle’s Youth Correspondent decided to look more closely.
Apple opened its new shop at 10 Princes Street this morning.
Over 300 delighted enthusiasts – some of whom had queued around the block since before 6.00am – poured in four hours later.
There was a lot of whooping, bagpipes and ballyhoo.
Thousands more customers are expected to follow as the day unfolds.
The spacious premises – on two public levels – are high-ceilinged, sparely furnished and flooded with natural light. It all feels a bit like a major Italian railway station, minus the marble, trains and Italians.