Two Edinburgh pub owners who designed a bridge mural in support of the LGBTQ+ community after their business fell victim to homophobic graffiti during Pride Month in 2021, have opened up about the abuse they have faced since its creation.
Toby Saltonstall, who owns the Dreadnought Bar in Leith with his partner Róisín Thérèse, took to Facebook to explain how they have faced vandalism and personal attacks with a heartfelt post.
He wrote: "Róisín and I have been taking a reasonable amount of heat recently for the Pride Bridge on social media and, on occasion, in person.