Linlithgow locals have been left in stitches after a piece of Banksy-inspired artwork mysteriously appeared on the former Black Bitch pub, saying it sums up the feeling in the town.
The pub has been renamed the Willow Tree - much to the anger of residents - but one amateur artist has got their own back by sticking a picture of a dog peeing onto the new sign.
Local man Murdoch Kennedy said: “A huge thank you to whoever was responsible for this!”
Others said it was “hilarious” and “superb” and “taking the p**s out of Greene King for once.”
Edgar Liddle even said: “Spread the rumour that it was Banksy. GK [Greene King] wouldn’t dare remove it.”
Campaigners had fought to keep the name of the historic pub and were bitterly disappointed when their campaign came to an end, saying the pub’s owners Greene King had “ignored 12,000 people”.
The pub chain wanted the name change to make sure the bar was “more inclusive” and did not offend anyone.
Greene King has been approached for comment.
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