As you read this, advanced copies of the March Spurtle are already popping up across the barony like snowdrops awaiting the first dog of spring. 

We begin on Page 1 with 186 miles of scaffolding, a foot, a hole, a potentially colourful crossing, and an abrupt absence.

On Page 2 we continue with news of roughly circular arguments, straightforward disruption, carbon-neutrality to your doorstep, and a potential Trojan Horse. There are also Planning stories aplenty, supplemented by news of knitting, local businesses, and buses.

 EXCLUSIVE 

Something has changed about Antony Gormley’s Six Times along the Water of Leith. But so far, hardly anyone has noticed. 

Originally installed in 2010, four of the pieces were removed in 2012 following repeated topplings by more-powerful-than-expected floods. 

The Post Office plans to privatise its service at 40 Frederick Street on 15 April with the immediate loss of nine jobs. 

This morning, the Spurtle received the following photo of a document, whose source could not vouchsafe its authenticity. 

 Obituary: Reverend Peter Macdonald 

4. TO DRESS LAMB’S HEAD 

 AND THIS ISN’T IT 

Too nerve-racking to watch the rugby this weekend? 

Hackland + Dore Directors Pension seeks planning permission to knock down the single-storey office building of Hackland + Dore Architects at 16 Annandale Street.