Alternative Edinburgh
@AlternativeEdin
A local's guide to Scotland's capital city. Discover Edinburgh's hidden gems and get tips and news you won't get elsewhere!
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The Grapes is an artsy bar in #Edinburgh's hip southside district. The shabby chic exterior is echoed inside, where you can sample an extensive vegan cocktail menu while enjoying the bohemian ambience. A must-visit for #freshers
This is plain nonsense. The Tories have absolutely no chance in the new Central boundary (or in any other Edinburgh seat). @scottishgreens have a genuine chance in Edinburgh Central and are favourites to take it in this Ballot Box Scotland projection.
"Journalists" risking people's safety getting home at night by tweeting an article from last year, and keeping it up for clicks after being informed
'The Herald is taking on the capital' Meet The Herald's new Edinburgh correspondent @donaldturvill
The Highland Clearances, are well documented sadly the same cannot be said of the the Lowland Clearances The activities in the Lowlands from 1760 to 1820 is a vital part of Scottish History that must be told. Lanarkshire for example parish records show that the rural population
Roseburn to Union Canal is officially open! @cllr_jenkinson was joined by @FionaHyslop and @SustransScot alongside local schoolchildren and representatives of the Dalry community at the launch today🚲🚶🧑🦽 Find out more on our website: edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…
Gardener's Cottage and Lookout restaurants have permanently closed. Website thanks patrons for 'all your support over the years'. Tough times: customers with less disposable income; increased ingredient prices; fuel-intensive kitchens with increased energy costs. Where's next?
With Ed Davey going for Xmas no. 1, brief Colinton/Fairmilehead Lib Dem councillor Louise Spence could do the same with all her free time. But which song should she cover? Artists: The Cheeky Girl Bay City Pollers Barefaced L(ad)ies D.E.M.
Lib Dems announce two local candidates for second Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election
What better society to live in as a *liberal* *democrat* than Dubai?
I understand that the Lib Dem who won the Colinton, Oxgangs and Fairmilehead election last week is moving to Dubai... so there may be ANOTHER by-election. It will be a double, as the local SNP Cllr also resigned on Monday. This is a shambolic disgrace - I hope the Lib Dems will…
How about this AI-rtist's impression of a coo taking tea with the late Queen in front of what appears to be her own funeral cortege? Tastefully positioned above another with curlers in taking a pat in a human toilet. Which perhaps sums it up aptly
I understand that the Lib Dem who won the Colinton, Oxgangs and Fairmilehead election last week is moving to Dubai... so there may be ANOTHER by-election. It will be a double, as the local SNP Cllr also resigned on Monday. This is a shambolic disgrace - I hope the Lib Dems will…
BBC reporting on independence still as accurate as ever: "almost one in four (39%) of 16 to 24-year-old respondents said they would back Yes" Plus ça change. bbc.com/news/articles/…
The Paris games are drawing to a close. See you all for the Wintry Olympics and Paralympics at Riyadh 2026!
Seeing Oasis in Edinburgh next year? Hotels are around £500/ night, but why not stay in a flat in Pilton for just £2,500! booking.com/hotel/gb/108-c…
Fascinating as it is to read about golfers practicing the week before a tournament, I would rather the BBC's golf correspondent had been at the Scottish Open to cover Bob MacIntyre's home victory. bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/art…
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The Open: Why Tiger Woods matters at Troon as those he inspired chase Claret Jug
Tiger Woods will try his best to win a fourth Open but the reality is the generation he inspired will be battling for the title come Sunday, writes Iain Carter.
Stories @BBCSport is promoting ahead of Bob MacIntyre's home victory at the Scottish Open: -Scotland's deterioration and problems from weeks ago -Nine euros and six Wimbledon -Irish and NZ rugby union -An unrelated golf story from Thursday at the Renaissance Club.
“The cathedral has always given space to modern art in its grounds. Some you will like, some you won’t. All are temporary. It doesn’t interfere with your visit, you can take photos without it in view.” Another said: “It’s good to see a work of art inspiring debate.”
‘Pile of old wood’: Salisbury residents say sculpture spoils cathedral view dlvr.it/T8TgV6
You may not have noticed, but Taylor Swift's Ears tour is in Edinburgh this weekend
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