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An Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 request lodged by the Edinburgh Evening News asked for the top 10 streets in the capital to receive noise complaints during 2024.
The most common reason given for the noise complaint was entertainment (62), followed by construction (37) and then commercial (25). There were further complaints for burglar alarms and delivery noise.
5. Portgower Place - 10 Complaints
10 complaints were received about Portgower Place. Construction Noise 4, Entertainment Noise 4 and Commercial Noise 2 Photo: Google Maps
6. Morningside Road - 10 Complaints
10 complaints were received for Morningside Road. Commercial Noise 4, Delivery / Uplift Noise 2, Entertainment Noise 2, Construction Noise 1 and Burglar Alarm - Commercial 1 Photo: mov8
7. London Road - 9 Complaints
London Road received 9 noise complaints. Construction Noise 5, Entertainment Noise 2 and Commercial Noise 2 Photo: Google Maps
8. Leith Walk - 9 Complaints
Leith Walk received 9 complaints. Construction Noise 2, Entertainment Noise 2, Commercial Noise 2, Domestic (all other domestic noise) 1, Delivery / Uplift Noise 1 and Burglar Alarm - Commercial 1 Photo: Google Street View