A famous pub in Edinburgh has come under fire from tourists after people have found the sign at the door "unwelcoming."
The Canny Man's in Morningside has been a fixture in the capital since it was first established in 1871. It was founded by James Kerr, and has been serving pints to punters for over 150 years - but it's come under fire recently due to the controversial sign outside.
The old-fashioned pub's decor has barely changed since it was first opened, and the pub is a firm favourite with locals, but the Daily Record has reported that some tourists have recently been less than impressed with the plaque next to the door.
The venue is famous for its unique sign at its entrance that reads: "No smoking, no credit cards, no cameras, no backpackers."
One man spotted the sign, and he took to 'Scotland from the Roadside' Facebook group to write: "Strangely unwelcoming sign at The Canny Man's in Morningside."
Receiving over 900 likes and nearly 300 comments, fellow Facebook users were keen to share their thoughts on the rules and The Canny Man's generally.
Some people loved the sign, writing: "I love this! Put your phone away and converse. Pay with cash. How refreshing."
"My kind of place", another agreed.
Someone else gushed: "Wow! Finally, a place where they want their patrons to actually be aware of their surroundings, enjoy them and have actual face-to-face conversations with each other. What a wonderful place."
Others were not too keen on the sign, however, with someone fuming: "Sums up Edinburgh snobbery in one picture."
"They don't want many customers do they", another joked.
One commented: "Popped in for a quick pint once while waiting for a bus to the city centre, while talking to owner when pouring pint told him I stayed out of town, then he stopped pouring my pint and said 'sorry locals only' and politely told me to leave."
The sign, however, isn't new, and tourists have been put off even stepping inside for years. This is thanks to its notorious former innkeeper Watson Kerr, who was famous for his "unique approach to hospitality".
Mr Kerr was known for refusing to serve people who stepped inside The Canny Man's simply because he didn't like the look of them or the way they dressed. He sadly passed away in September 2011, though his family continues to run the pub and honour his legacy.
In Mr Kerr's obituary on the pub's website, it is stated that he "ran The Canny Man's like a private club and, while the rules were often unwritten, some were indeed put down for posterity in writing".
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