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Wandering & wondering. Mostly Edinburgh.

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spurtle.bsky.social @spurtle.bsky.social · 9h
ISSUE 366 PUBLISHED TOMORROW.—Unhelpful preview contains link to map of Spurtleshire, which helpfully details distribution outlets in Broughton and beyond. Marvel here: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/issue-3...
Black cat reading a copy of the Broughton Spurtle.
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 9h
good news: a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles
Fish and shellfish populations were falling rapidly as scallop dredgers devastated the seabed, but local activists and small-scale fishers battled hard to protect their coastline
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 13h
Lots of interesting stuff, but keep reading down to Bat-friendly red street lights in Pilrig Park 🦇
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Travertin📷🍀 @travertin.bsky.social · 30/09/2024
Castel del Monte der Lausitz Die Biotürme sind ein Industriedenkmal in der südbrandenburgischen Stadt 📍Lauchhammer im Landkreis Oberspreewald-Lausitz. 📷willi.baeumer #flickr flic.kr/p/2m98CQh
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Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social. Please repost with your own caption.
Delicious images of Edinburgh from Tom Duffin
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EdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com · 29/09/2026
🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. The headlines: Uni boss claims students 'weaponised', North Bridge closures, former Widows HQ hotel plan + new saunas for South Queensferry ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
A sunset over a city skyline. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Tuesday 29 September 2026: Uni boss claims students are being 'weaponised', North Bridge overnight closures, decision on hotel plan for former Scottish Widows HQ + new saunas for South Queensferry
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 29/09/2026
NEW: Audit firm PwC is examining whether the University of Dundee has too much cash to be eligible for £27m in taxpayer bailout funding.  The university had £85m in cash at the end of June, we understand. Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/4iSUO0a
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
While listening to council meetings in Montreal, local mayor Sue Montgomery decided to knit in red when men spoke and in green when women spoke, when similar numbers of both attended. Day 1 results.... #WomensArt
Photo of uneven knitting with much larger amounts of red yarn than green
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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If funding is an issue, then the Council can start design-work before the budget-setting process in February. That is part of our discussions with Council officers. Will hopefully be able to post more here shortly. 3/3
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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I've been advised by Council officers that it is likely a full replacement bridge will be needed. Those same officers are aiming to get a formal update to the Culture & Communities committee on 8 Oct. @sannedd.bsky.social & I remain clear. The reopening cannot be kicked into the long grass. 2/3
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Cllr Jack Caldwell 🇺🇦 @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Thank you to everyone who got in touch about the frustrating closure of the vital bridge at St Mark's Park. This is a lifeline route for the community on both sides and has massive impacts on access to the park, walking, cycling, the school & local businesses 1/3
A Green Sign saying "St Mark's Park" with a fence closing a path.
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EdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com · 28/09/2026
☀️ Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Five-weeks of uni strikes begin today, MP to quit over ageism and sexism, Southside community centre reopening + new music series at Brown's of Leith ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
People walking in a sunny park with leaves on the ground. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Monday 28 September 2026: Five-weeks of uni strikes begin today, MP to quit over ageism and sexism, Southside community centre reopening + new music series at Brown's of Leith
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Edinburgh delivery riders’ Fair Work Charter, via @edi.bike workersobservatory.org/resources/ed...
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Edinburgh Riders' Fair Work Charter
A Charter outlining policies food delivery platforms should implement to meet Fair Work principles.
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Paul Nash @paul-nash.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Voyages of the Moon www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/voyage…
"Voyages of the Moon," part of Paul Nash's collection, features a surreal architectural composition with celestial spheres floating amidst dynamic geometric forms. Nash's work often explores the intersection of nature and the metaphysical, reflecting his fascination with cosmic themes and abstract landscapes.
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The moon at Newhaven Lighthouse, Edinburgh
Moon reflecting a path across the seaNewhaven lighthouse with the moon directly above
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Bernard Doucette @bdoucette.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Harvest Moon this morning, a shining harbinger of a wonderful Sunday to come!😊🙏 #Stunday #HarvestMoon #FullMoon
The full moon framed by a tree's barren branches.
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Fresh new look for The Street on Broughton St / Picardy Place corner. Will there be fusty New Town outrage? We shall see!
Pub/ cafe on corner with patterned exterior walls and Banksy-style artwork
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The cherry tree in Dr Neil's Garden, by Duddingston Loch, Edinburgh.
Garden by loch, cherry tree with red leaves, Arthur's Seat behind the trees.
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
One more from Jock Tamson's this morning, featuring the Yellow Tower, over the wall in Dr Neil's. Duddingston, Edinburgh
Stone garden wall with small yellow tower and trees, including red autumn leaves, glimpse of loch, pink dawn clouds
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sunflowers at Jock Tamson’s, Duddingston, Edinburgh
Sunflowers with hill behind and pink dawn sky
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Fiery sunrise at Jock Tamson’s. Can just see Duddingston Loch on the right. Edinburgh
Fiery sunrise over garden with trees and glimpse of loch
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Arthur’s Seat from Jock Tamson’s Gairden, Edinburgh
Flowers with hill behind. Pink morning light
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yellow willow, Redbraes Park, Edinburgh
Yellow willow
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Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social. Please repost with your own caption.
Delicious images of Edinburgh from Tom Duffin
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Beautiful day at Warriston Cemetery. Lovely to see so many people enjoying guided and self-guided tours for #OpenDoors Edinburgh. @fowarristoncem.bsky.social
Trees and gravestones, blue sky.Autumn trees and grass avenue between grave stones
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Harbour Master’s House and the windfarm jackets from Lighthouse Park, Edinburgh. Didn’t see the moon on the way home. Stayed cloudy in the Western sky.
Windfarm jackets and the Harbour Master’s House, with water in front. Peachy morning light on the horizon
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Newhaven Lighthouse with the moon peeking through the clouds. It was a wondrous bright orb, sailing the sky, about 5 minutes before I got to Newhaven. Edinburgh
Lighthouse with half a moon popping out between the clouds
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Happy Equilux
Maple tree with a red streak of autumn leaves
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The Past and other Places @pastandotherplaces.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Craft Scotland director's petition against @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social plans to close Jewellery and Silversmithing, Textiles and Performance Costume UG ECA degrees to new admissions in 2027 (to be taught out over the next four years). #Edinburgh #craft #art #students #design 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 c.org/JJQNyV8R6m
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Sign the Petition
Save the Craft and Design Courses at Edinburgh College of Art
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Starlings frequenting one of the Porty Prom cafes this afternoon
Starlings on wall by seafront cafeStarling on checked table cloth, seafront cafe
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Portobello, from outside Tumbles. Edinburgh
Seafront, mostly sand and sky, strip of sea
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Travertin📷🍀 @travertin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Lakefront 📍Chicago, Illinois 📷Francois Le Roy #cityscape #urbangaze #photography #flickr flic.kr/p/2szddua
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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Heptonstall, West Yorkshire, 1978, photo by Fay Godwin.
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Friends of Warriston Cemetery @fowarristoncem.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our address is 40C Warriston Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 5NE (no access from Warriston Rd). There is parking but we encourage you to travel by bus, foot or bike if you can. Bike parking inside the cemetery. Warriston Cemetery Bus Stops: Warriston Gardens: 8,9, 23, 27 & Ferry Road: 14, 21, 23.
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Friends of Warriston Cemetery @fowarristoncem.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We are just 3 days away from Doors Open Days! All of our volunteer-led tours are fully booked but we have unlimited self-led tours with handy maps & each stop will be clearly marked. AND the weather is looking perfect! @thecockburn.bsky.social @edinburghdod.bsky.social #doorsopendays #Edinburgh
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Steve Carter @shieldaig.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Amongst today's fog.
Trees and a lane in the fog.
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Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · 23/09/2026
The actual best website on the internet by a country mile.
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Cool lightning map via @edinburghminute.com & @metoffice.gov.uk weather.metoffice.gov.uk/maps-and-cha... I was in the bath after a very wet run. Should have gone 20 minutes earlier, glad I didn't go 10 minutes later.
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Lightning strikes - Met Office
Our lightning map shows where and when lightning has struck in the last 24 hours.
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
And looking forward to the Equilux, in Edinburgh, on Friday
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Going to wish you Happy Equinox just now, as it’s due here, in Edinburgh, at 1:05 tonight. This is Berwick Law from an hour before sunrise this morning. Sun rises due East on Thursday and Friday this week.
Red stripe of predawn sky above a strip of sea and city. A star
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Spider’s web between brambles at Warriston Cemetery this morning. Edinburgh @fowarristoncem.bsky.social
Spider’s web with small spider in the middle between brambles in a cemetery
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A good round up of opposition to cuts to courses at the Art College as well as across Edinburgh Uni (its current owner). Have any courses been saved from the HE devastation yet?
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Astronomer Royal for Scotland | Catherine Heymans @astroroyalscot.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
NASA picture of the day today is a real 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿beauty! This is a composite image of the ~5000yo Callanish Stones on the Isle of Lewis. The amazing Giuseppe Petricca has only gone and photographed the Sun at noon there, every few days, for a whole year. #Dedication 🔭🧪👌 ℹ️: science.nasa.gov/image-articl...
The imposing Callanish Stones stand talk with their shadows spanning out across the glass.  It's a super clear sky, but looks cold. Above the central stone is a strange figure-of-8 shape of dots.  This is the location of the Sun, at noon, on various different days across the year.
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Holyrood High Road closed, including pavement, 23 and 24 sept. Daytime. @edi.bike @robbieainsworth.bsky.social
High Road and pavement closed ahead 23 & 24 sept 8:30 to 15:00
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SeaWindowCraster @seawindowcraster.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
21st September 2026 06.48
Cool, still morning
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It's a nice idea to get the Powderhall link going, but I think the Council's priority should be to replace the St Mark's Path bridge. @chasbooth.bsky.social 's suggestion that could take several years is totally unacceptable. powderhalllink.wordpress.com/2026/09/18/s...
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Small steps forward (and maybe a ramp)
Yesterday City of Edinburgh Green Councillor Chas Booth had a couple of questions answered ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Question (1) Given that it may be several years unt…
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EdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com · 21/09/2026
🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. Monday’s headlines: Tax-dodger crackdown, bagpiper 'attacked by mob', Spartans football manager leaves + 'iconic' Dublin restaurant pops-up ⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg... Photo: @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social
A sunset over a city. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Monday 21 September 2026: Tax-dodger crackdown thanks to local journalism, 12-year-old bagpipe player 'attacked by mob', mystery as Spartans football manager leaves + 'iconic' Dublin restaurant pops-up here for one night
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Ok, we're going to change our designation to Yucca Gloriosa @spurtle.bsky.social
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Cordyline Australis yucca? Melgund Terrace (I think). @spurtle.bsky.social
Impressive flowering yucca
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Ella @ellatasm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Wind burnt white beam in St Mark’s Park. The smaller tree to the right is less wind burnt with more berries, maybe sheltered by the bigger trees in the line. Windy💨
Row of trees with bigger ones on left more wind burnt than smaller ones on right
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