There were 46 complaints received for Glasgow Road. Entertainment Noise 43 and Commercial Noise 3 | Google Maps

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Edinburgh's noisiest streets: The 10 streets in Edinburgh with the most noise complaints in 2024

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Published 18th Jan 2025, 04:36 BST

The 10 noisiest streets in Edinburgh have been revealed after a Freedom of Information request by the Evening News.

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.

9. Gorgie Road - 9 Complaints

There 9 compaints received for Gorgie Road. Construction Noise 5, Commercial Noise 2, Domestic Burglar Alarm 1 and Burglar Alarm - Commercial 1 | Google

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10. Lothian Road - 8 Complaints

Lothian Road had 8 noise complaints. Construction Noise 3, Burglar Alarm - Commercial 2, Entertainment Noise 2 and Street Noise 1. | Google Maps

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Edinburgh's noisiest streets: The 10 streets in Edinburgh with the most noise complaints in 2024

The 10 noisiest streets in Edinburgh have been revealed after a Freedom of Information request by the Evening News.

9. Gorgie Road - 9 Complaints

10. Lothian Road - 8 Complaints

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