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Don't look up, look down

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Aug 06, 2025
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THERE’S an old adage that you should look up to discover fascinating architectural heritage that normally escapes attention. But in Edinburgh, there is also a good argument for looking down, at the ground beneath our feet.

That’s because one of the capital’s sporting pioneers has, quite literally, left his mark on the city’s pavements.

Patrick Cavanagh w…

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