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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
Lee Dalgetty

Edinburgh residents divided over future of fading Leith mural after decades of damage

Edinburgh locals have expressed concerns over the future of Leith's History Mural, which has seen considerable weather damage over the decades.

Since being painted in 1986, the mural has never been redone and is 'deserving of some much needed revival, according to arts charity Leith Late. While many agree renovations are needed, opinion is split over whether the mural should be kept the same or updated with new depictions of Leith.

Leith Late will be holding an event on January 28 where residents will be able to weigh in on the debate. Since June, they've been running a public consultation where it became clear opinion was divided.

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