Graffiti of mermaid wearing a face mask appears at Newhaven Harbour - but do you like it?

A vast array of weird and wonderful spray paintings and other artwork has appeared around Edinburgh since lockdown began - and the latest 'artwork' to appear features a face-mask-wearing mermaid.

The colourful graffiti spray painting can be found at the harbour in Newhaven - and it has sparked debate among locals across social media.

Let’s us know if you rate or hate the mermaid of Newhaven by casting your vote in our poll below.

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