Breaking news

On 30 June, Bellevue resident David Sterratt wrote to the Council objecting to the proposed sale of 154 McDonald Road and its re-use as housing (see Breaking news, 24.6.13, 2.7.13,

A proposal to build two new garages on East Scotland Street Lane has been turned down (Ref. 13/01202/FUL). 

Olly Slater (11) from the 11th Edinburgh North East Scouts overcame rain and rocks on his first hike adventure without assistance from adults, writes Louis S. Liengaard.

As temperatures soared again this morning, the south side of Eyre Place looked deliciously cool and inviting.

Pierre Victoire's al fresco seating arrangements were brightened by tricolour balloons in advance of tomorrow's Bastille Day celebrations.

Roving Spurtle correspondent John MacDonald was passing along Howe Street today when he noticed something odd.

Community Connecting (North East Edinburgh) is a locally based Council-run service working with older people. It's currently looking for new helpers, so support and development worker George Clark contacted us to tell Spurtle readers what's involved.

Planning permission is being sought to demolish an unlisted 1930s Miller home of no 'architectural merit’ and to build a larger, state-of-the-art, 3-bedroom, carbon-neutral dwelling-house in its place (Ref. 13/02489/FUL). 

When three artist friends embarked on a mid-week trip to Blackpool last January, they had in mind a bracing view of the sea, some fish and chips, and a nostalgic ride on the big dipper.

The eastern section of King George V Park is fenced off today and out of bounds.

Although not exactly a hive of activity this morning, this part of the park will remain shut for the next 4–5 weeks.

Twenty-two Scouts and six leaders (56 knees in total) from local troop Broughton St Mary's departed for their summer camp in Stavanger, Norway today.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport, they arrive this evening to set up camp at the Norwegian International Scout Jamboree.