Joe McAdam

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

St ANDREW SQUARE:—Poor taste, perhaps, but you should see the size of the bees.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #summer

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

DARK LORD RISES.—New Town Flaneur intervenes over access to private gardens debate. His usual sweetness and light: https://t.co/Ayhfd8q3Tk
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

'HANDS OFF THE NEW TOWN'S TREES!'—Michael Upton argues that trimming foliage and widening public access to private New Town gardens is not a good idea: https://t.co/B5xgIlZkLK
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

[Royal Marines @RoyalMarines]

Today, in a historic ceremony at Windsor Castle, His Majesty The King presented the Royal Marines with new Colours – the banners and insignia steeped in the history and traditions of the Corps.

Read more: https://t.co/nNAdaTGjNy

[Joe McAdam @wizardmerlin]

@theSpurtle Certainly an interesting opinion and discussion. As far as I am are aware the gardens are well loved and perfectly managed by dedicated Commissioners. Trees do grow over the years, it would appear that the writer is unaware of the extent of management of these historic gardens.

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

EMERALD NECKLACE OR GREEN CHOKER?—Mike Worobec says it's time to trim Edinburgh's gardens and widen access: https://t.co/cCJWLPbTMh
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

ISSUE 362.—PUBLISHED TODAY! Hyperlocal news with added tingle. York Place, Pilrig, Howe Street, Canonmills … and everything in-between. Paper copies available across Broughton and beyond. Pdfs downloadable here: https://t.co/GgZhNmHH3H
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

FREEDOM TO ROAM.—More superyacht news and ace photography from our shipping correspondent stationed on Calton Hill:
https://t.co/HznUDdh7cn
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #pedalosetc

[Reece Dinsdale @reece_dinsdale]

If you allow Reform to take over… then take heed. 👇

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

REDRAES WEIR:—Cool people prefer shade.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #weather @WOLCT

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

SCOTTISH GARDENS SCHEME 2026:—Grass. Greener. Other side.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

WEST ANNANDALE STREET.—Strong contender here for Late Presented Christmas Tree Award 2025–26.
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #ChristmasTree @N_G_Jones

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

WAVERLEY STATION RECYCLING:—Marginally less confusing than Regional List seats under the Additional Member System. (Photo courtesy of Tim Smith.)
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #election

[Joe McAdam @wizardmerlin]

RIP Ted, will miss your stories on telly.

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

ISSUE 361 PUBLISHED TOMORROW.—Unhelpful preview here: https://t.co/oOAeMT09gF
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

SUNNY MORNING IN BELLEVUE CRESCENT.—Unbelievably perfect: https://t.co/yTiEmijPLs
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

WORLDS APART AND ALL AT SEA.—Two very different kinds of Forth shipping this morning: https://t.co/spRZfZRtCO
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #shipping

[John Muir Trust @JohnMuirTrust]

5 ways you can spend your 21 minutes in a wild place:

🌲Forest bathe
🐾Look for tracks
🐦Listen for bird calls
💨Meditation
✏️Sketch what you see

Then take the next step by taking advantage of our £21 John Muir Day special membership offer: https://t.co/JT1RSPLMl9

[New Town & Broughton CC @NTBCC]

NTBCC has published its new engagement strategy which -
‘sets out how we will aim to engage, communicate and collaborate in a clear, consistent and transparent way. It explains our goals, our engagement commitments, how we work with others.....'

https://t.co/rlmKzwmR1G

[Broughton Spurtle @theSpurtle]

ASK NOT FOR WHOM THE DINGER DINGS, IT DINGS FOR THEE.—Speakers and arrangements finalised for Spurtle hustings on 16 April: https://t.co/WA4q7w2TRK
#Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #hustings