Edinburgh is known all over the world for being one of this most architecturally beautiful cities there is, as well as having one hell of a nightlife.
The city is an endless array of restaurants, bars, tourist attractions and unrivalled views.
However, life in the city can be rather odd sometimes. Throughout the years, we've witnessed some incredibly weird, yet wonderfully hilarious, scenes within Scotland's capital city.
As well as some of the plushest and up-market neighbourhoods in Edinburgh, there are a few places that appear the complete opposite, leading to some odd occurrences on almost a daily basis.
From street entertainers, to rude graffiti and hipsters as far as the eye can see, you're never short of witnessing something that leaves you bemused whilst on a stroll around the city centre.
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After all, Edinburgh is both the home of Miss Jean Brodie and Begbie from Trainspotting (sure, they're fictional, but you get my point). Here 21 of the most ridiculously Edinburgh things that have ever happened.
1. When Spider-Man was spotted at his second job.
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Proving that even famous superheroes can't afford the rent in Edinburgh.
2. And when Chewbacca was seen doing his weekly shop
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Clearly stocking up on Han Soleros and Empire biscuits. Hang on, was it actually Lewis Capaldi?
3. When these 'kids' favourites' were revealed:
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Little Hugo and Olivia will only eat organic merguez sausage, don't you know?
4. When someone made a halloween lantern out of a red pepper.
(Image: Twitter: jturnbull) Pretty much standard South Edinburgh behaviour, this.
5. When this amazing graffiti turned up in Leith :
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Edinburgh council, please never wash this off. It should really be in a museum.
6. When a FIFTEEN POUND beer was spotted in an Edinburgh bar.
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It would have to taste like angels flying into your mouth to be worth that much.
7. And when this bar decided to serve a cocktail in a lightbulb - on ice.
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Bet that cost £15 as well.
8. This note attached to a set of railings in the New Town:
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Did...Liam Neeson write this?
9. When someone cordoned off the statue of Greyfriars Bobby.
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They're taking the quest to get tourists to leave his nose alone to the next level.
10. When this legendary piece of photographic art was taken :
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"HOW’D THEY LET YA IN WAE A HEDGEHOG?"
11. And when this man was spotted walking his cat in Leith.
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On his shoulders. Like a living scarf.
12. When this absolute travesty occurred.
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Wetherspoons - HOW COULD YOU? We rely on you for cheap airport pints and acceptable cheesy chips. Shame.
13. When Edinburgh Airport put up this sign...
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People were probably trying to take away the taste of the chips and cheese.
14. When someone listed this dirty mattress as an Airbnb:
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£5 per night! Bargain.
15. And finally, when someone rubbed a balloon on Trump's heid.
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That's Edinburgh for you: we'll protest just about anything, in the silliest way possible - possibly while dressed as Chewbacca and drinking a £15 beer.
The original version of this article was posted on June 27, 2021.
