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'Damn, no brush.'

Back open on Broughton Street today.

Visited Newbattle, Midlothian today.

Greatly struck by these trees and people's relation to them – simultaneously modern/ irresponsible and ancient/pagan/strangely attuned.

Local residents are objecting to plans to expand the operation of Planet Bar’s outdoor seating area below their windows at 6 Baxter’s Place.

Planet’s application will be considered at the Licensing Board on 29 August, where objectors hope to make their case in person.

The case concerns Planet’s application for a Variation of Premises licence which, if approved, would among other things let it extend working hours to 3 a.m. from Thursday to Sunday, with seasonal variations.

New trend begins in Bellevue. Will it go citywide?

Curiouser and Lifestory have teamed up to create and sell these in red and green. All profits go to local mental-health charity the Stafford Centre. £6.95 well spent.

A contemplation.

Possibly the last non-overflowing bin in Central Edinburgh this morning.

God, I remember being enthusiastic and versatile. Also bendy, go-ahead, self-starting, and optimistic. Not so much now. More oorlich and interested in spirits.

One of the more intriguing gallery spaces at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe is 13 Claremont Crescent. The home and boutique bed & breakfast of artist Michael Worobec and husband features work on three floors of an elegantly refurbished 1820s townhouse designed by William Burn.

Worobec mixes figurative, abstract and geometric approaches with elements of graphic design – intriguing combinations he often uses to unpick the destructive or enslaving influence of patriarchy.