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News Scottish News Top Stories August 13, 2024 0 3 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Tags birthday Leith leith walk pothole roadworks More by Douglas Simpson Entitled Edinburgh cyclist slammed after swerving in front of tram and sticking two fingers up at driver Douglas Simpson - August 13, 2024 “Get the badge in”: Model for government’s official passport photo guide leaves Brits in stitches after wearing Stone Island jumper for pics Douglas Simpson - August 13, 2024 Pair of thieves making getaway on moped narrowly evade police by CHUCKING the TV they nicked at the pursuing officer Douglas Simpson - August 12, 2024 Edinburgh locals mark one year of infamous “Leith Walk Hole” in pavement that has remained unrepaired – by throwing a birthday party for it EDINBURGH locals have hilariously thrown a birthday party for a large hole in the pavement created by roadworks that have been left unfinished for a year now. The hole in Leith Walk , Edinburgh appeared a year ago, having been created when the rear wheel of a cherry picker sank right through the paving slabs on the street. The hole has been disrupting locals ever since, being both an eyesore and an obstacle on the pavement.
With a total lack of action on the matter, frustrated Scots took matters into their own hands on Monday, actively celebrating the hole’s birthday in the hopes of shining a light on the issue for the city council . Locals left cards and decorations at the hole. Throwing a party for the hole, locals took decorations to adorn the fence and even wrote birthday cards for it.
Images show a large and colourful ‘happy birthday’ sign hung on the fence around the deep hole, which is cordoned off by fences arranged in a triangle, and four traffic cones. The hole itself appears to have been used as a makeshift bin by some lazy Leithers, with rubbish such as empty bottles, cans and bags covering the bottom of the pit . Alongside the decorations, locals left cards attached to the fence by string to congratulate the inconvenience on its birthday.
The cards are both Peter Rabbit themed and have birthday messages printed on the front covers – although one excitable Scot appears to have overestimated the age, with the cover of one card reading: “It’s your second birthday.” The other card’s front cover reads, “It’s your first birthday, how lovely” with a message left inside from a frustrated local trying to make light of the situation. The message inside the card reads: “Dear Holey, dream big and here’s hoping you get your fill.
” The hilarious actions of the locals were spotted on Monday and shared to social media with the caption: “Happy Birthday Leith Walk Hole. Which one of you did this? I love it.” The post has received over 220 likes and more than 15 comments from social media users left chuckling at the satirical celebration.
One user said: “This is brilliant, and yeah I realised that I’ve been walking around the same hole almost every day for a couple of years now.” Another added: “Four Prime Ministers and three First Ministers over that period.” A third replied: “I’ve been asking Edinburgh City Council about this manhole for the last four months.
“The latest response on July 29th was ‘This job will be completed when materials arrive as they are on back order.’” Another commented: “It was caused by some form of heavy machinery being driven on the pavement into the Shrubhill walk development, I saw the aftermath. It’s a complete joke.
” A fifth wrote: “Probably toiling to come up with a plan to make it make a bloated brown envelope.” Tags birthday Leith leith walk pothole roadworks Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Previous article “Get the badge in”: Model for government’s official passport photo guide leaves Brits in stitches after wearing Stone Island jumper for pics Next article Entitled Edinburgh cyclist slammed after swerving in front of tram and sticking two fingers up at driver Related Stories Carnival Legend cruise vessel docks at Leith’s new deep water berth in first full trial July 31, 2024 New plans seek to further advance the regeneration of Leith July 2, 2024 Notorious ULEZ protestor dismantles roadworks to let traffic through, claims government and councils want to “waste our time” June 27, 2024 Nova and RSK launch AquaGen365 to lead the charge on delivering floating solar power June 27, 2024 News by Email Email Top Stories Business News Scottish News Top Sports News Sponsored post customers By continuing, you accept the privacy policy About Deadline News Suite 6, Bonnington Bond, 2 Anderson Place, Edinburgh EH6 5NP Tel: 0131 516 3433 Useful Links Agency Terms and Conditions Write for us – guest posting opportunities on Deadline News and more Sponsored Posts T&C News Coverage Photography Video Services Student placement programme Contact Us Change privacy settings Privacy settings history Revoke consents Social Facebook Linkedin Twitter Youtube.
