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Graffiti artist targets renamed 'Black Bitch' pub with dog peeing on new logo

Those who spear-headed a campaign to keep the pub's name say owners are being 'sent a message'.

Daily Record · Jan 3, 2023

Linlithgow locals left in hysterics after mystery artwork of dog peeing on new pub sign appears

The Banksy-style style picture has been pinned to the Willow Tree - formerly the Black Bitch

Daily Record · Jan 3, 2023

Disappointed Black Bitch campaigners admit defeat as historic pub renamed

Those fighting to keep the pub's name say Greene King have "ignored 12,000 people"

Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022

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Greene King set to change pub’s ‘racist’ name despite backlash from locals

More than 11,000 locals have signed a petition to prevent the name change

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2022

Greene King to change 'racist' name of pub despite protests from furious residents

The pub, called "The Black Bitch", is named after a local legend featuring a black dog, but Greene King sought to change the name for those unfamiliar with the history

Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022

Scots pub has 'racist' name changed despite backlash from furious locals

The Linlithgow boozer revealed its plans to rename at the start of the year, with thousands of customers expressing their disappointment.

Daily Record · Nov 12, 2022

Pub bosses face backlash over plans to change historic boozer's 'offensive' name

Even former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has joined calls not the change the pub's name, which has been linked to the town for seven centuries

Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022

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West Lothian Council planners will not stand in way of controversial Black Bitch name change

A council report says there is no reason to object to the change in signage on the C-listed building

Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022

West Lothian locals unveil protest float after local pub changes 'racist' name

The Linlithgow Marches made a triumphant return this week after the pandemic - and the creators of one float took the opportunity to get the boot in to Black Bitch pub owners, Greene King.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 15, 2022

Linlithgow folk bite back after Black Bitch name change with hilarious float

Black Bitch pub owners Greene King changed the name of the historic pub but locals got their own back at Tuesday's Marches - don't miss this week's Courier for more pictures

Daily Record · Jun 15, 2022

Campaigners stage third rally over pub's name change

Protestors met in Linlithgow to again fight the decision by the chain pub Greene King to change the name of the Black Bitch pub

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2022

Outraged residents plan to protest against renaming of 'the Black Bitch' pub

The historic boozer is being renamed over fears the pub's name may be perceived to be racist.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2022

Black Bitch campaigners vow to fight on in face of name change

Locals are "appalled" after Greene King announced pub will now be known as Willow Tree

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2022

Campaigners to fight on as Black Bitch pub becomes Willow Tree

Greene King announces new name for historic tavern despite anger among some Linlithgow residents at ‘appalling insult’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2022

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Daily Record · Feb 2, 2022

Dismay as Black Bitch owners confirm new name of pub despite fierce opposition

Linlithgow's Black Bitch will soon be known as The Willow Tree

Daily Record · Feb 2, 2022

'Black Bitch' pub name change confirmed by Greene King despite anger in Scots community

Greene King had initially planned to change the name to Black Hound but was met with fierce local opposition.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022

West Lothian councillors back campaign to halt Black Bitch name change

SNP, Labour and Conservative councillors came together to raise the motion to tell the Suffolk based pub chain to keep their 'paws' off the Black Bitch

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2022

Black Bitch pub protestors tell owners 'hands off our history' at second rally

Over 100 protestors took to the streets once again to demand Greene King drops its plans to change the name of the pub

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Daily Record · Jan 18, 2022

Black Bitch pub owners are "ignoring" views of 11,000 locals

Greene King has put a deadline of Monday for people to give feedback on proposed names - despite campaign against any change

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