Reporting in @edinburghpaper suggests these plans by @Edinburgh_CC have been shelved, although "stakeholders" such as @portobellocc yet to be informed. This is a public health crisis, where changes must be implemented to give pedestrians space to walk and queue: IDEAS /1

https://twitter.com/portobellocc/status/1274081591074213890

The south side of Portobello High St, between nos 229 - 249 (Skylark etc) is very narrow. Parking should be suspended and pavement extended /2

[thread] Lets have some Saturday evening Edinburgh railway history...
Q: When was the first railway constructed in Edinburgh area?
A: The Innocent Railway (Edinburgh and Dalkeith Railway) in 1831 of course
BZZZT Wrong...
A: Edmonstone Waggonway 1818
/1 The Edmonstone Waggonway, or Railway (also known as Newton Waggonway) ran from coal mines in Newton parish to Little France
edinrail.wordpress.com/category/edmon… /2

[thread] Okay, here we go - some sourdough for you all to bake, with all that flour you cannot buy.
I'm assuming you have a starter... First off lets microwave ~1 pint of water for 2 mins; and here are most of the other ingredients.

I use 440g of flour; normally with 40 - 60g of that wholemeal rye. Sometimes not, do what you want.

Today's ride up from Porty to The Meadows to join @POPScotland served well to remind me of some of the issues en-route; so some helpful feedback for @Edinburgh_CC @edinhelp cc @adamrmcvey @lmacinnessnp @MaureenChild1 @KateC_SNP @MaryGreens @CLaidlaw /1 From Porty Prom there's no great choice to get to the Innocent Path. Heading for the Hope Lane bridge over the railway is the best route; but that leaves you having to dog-leg over Porty High St, from Bellfield St to St Marks Pl. These streets would really benefit from /2