Auld Keechie
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Tango,waltz, quadrille, pogo and hopscotch your way through Edinburgh’s pavement mire
The North Bridge team has been hard at work. This includes work on the façade, inspecting masonry, installing a panel for future access and much more. We're ensuring that this vital piece of Edinburgh's heritage and infrastructure is safeguarded for future generations.
Enough is enough. The House of Lords is a rolling scandal - sign @electoralreform's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds. action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/3342/peti…
Robert Louis Stevenson's childhood home on Heriot Row in Edinburgh's New Town. #AdoorableThursday #Edinburgh
Our newest City Art Centre exhibition 'Out of Chaos: Post-War Scottish Art 1945-2000' opens this coming Saturday. Open daily 10am - 5pm and free. More here: edinburghmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/out-c… 📸 Ian Georgeson
The 1889 sculpture of Atlas by James Young on the top of the Standard Buildings on Hope Street in Glasgow. Some people love this statue, but many others fail to spot it perched on the roofline high above the city streets. #glasgow #architecture #atlas #sculpture
Thanks to Cllr McKenzie for sharing the active travel/bus improvements to be funded by the Caley brewery developer. (Vigilance needed to make sure they actually happen!)
Points made by Roads Authority:
Sorting and pricing day for tomorrow's Annual Plant Sale at Water of Leith Visitor Centre starts at 11am. We over a thousand plants from 6 for a £1 for tiny marigolds, bedding from £2, veggies, tomatoes, wildflowers, trees, perennials, and a fabulous selection of house plants.
Once a coal route, Union Canal is now a place for relaxation and adventure. Start your journey at Edinburgh Quay and choose your pace: 🛥️ Glide by boat 🚲Cycle or run the towpath 🚶♀️ Stroll & picnic with scenic views However you choose to discover the canal, take the…
Imagine the cost of trying to live here? #Edinburgh child homelessness is up 148% in five years according to Shelter. Any location that hosts a massive event will cost a fortune to visit or take part in - e.g Eurovision. August is ram packed with multiple festivals/events.
Earlier today, comedian @mattforde described the barriers working class people face when attempting to break through in the 'Edinburgh Festival model' 👇
4 to 5 years to refurbish a few benches? Even by the standards of the keech workmanship and bureaucracy employed by this Council it’s taking the pish. 🙄
GAYFIELD SQUARE.—Never underestimate the leverage of a Spurtle: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/sites/default/… #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #powerofthepress
When will the platforms take responsibility for the illegal short-term lets? It appears that this #Edinburgh property at 8 Priestfield Rd on @bookingcom does not seem to have either planning permission or a licence to operate. The reviews & ability to book, show that it is active
Springcleantastic 20 volunteers out this morning making a difference removing rubbish from the river to keep it healthy. In addition, approx 160 Giant Hogweed seedlings to stop this invasive spreading along the banks. @Edinburgh_CC @KSBScotland
St.Stephen St. Stockbridge fresh this morning everyday🤮 @Edinburgh_CC @sos_street @thecockburn @NTBCC
