Historic Edinburgh phone box to be restored to 'correct colour' as community group submits plans

It is one of countless quaint phone boxes that used to be ubiquitous across the UK.

A B-listed Edinburgh phone box is set to be restored to its 'correct colour'.

Community group Colinton Village Enterprise (CVE) has submitted plans for the historic kiosk to receive a spruce-up. Located at the junction between Bridge Road and Drylaw Street, it is one of countless quaint phone boxes that used to be ubiquitous across the UK.

Many kiosks, including the one in Colinton, have now been taken over by groups of locals determined to preserve their heritage. CVE 'adopted' it through a BT scheme allowing communities to take control of disused boxes.

The listed phone box will be re-painted

As well as a fresh lick of red paint, the proposals sent to the city council include the replacement of panels, the installation of a discreet lock and new shelves. The kiosk will be turned into a 'community share box' once the work has been completed.

Local councillor Scott Arthur praised the plans on social media, hailing 'great work' by CVE. You can view the application here.