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David McLean

Edinburgh locals scratching heads over Leith saying as meaning finally explained

Chicken Curry YLT. It's a well-worn turn of phrase that's been uttered in Edinburgh innumerable times over the decades - but what does it even mean?

If you're from Leith and reading this, you'll be well-versed and maybe even know the answer. Newcomers, tourists, students, and residents of Morningside and Stockbridge, meanwhile, are scratching their heads in complete bemusement.

The question came up recently on the I Love Leith page on Facebook, where one perplexed local posted anonymously (wise) to ask why folk were walking around the Leith Gala last weekend with 'Chicken Curry YLT' emblazoned on their T-shirts.

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