THE sign on a West Lothian pub has been vandalised in what appears to be a protest over its recent name change.
The Willow Tree, formerly known as the Black Bitch, in Linlithgow, has been at the centre of controversy for the past year following owner Greene King’s decision to change the pub’s name.
The pub retailer said the previous name had “racist connotations”. The original name dates back to the 17th century and referred to a centuries-old story about a black greyhound which remained loyal to its owner while he was imprisoned.
