Letter: It's time visitor footfall was controlled in Edinburgh
Too many office blocks and large buildings are being converted to hotels at the expense of local people who may wish to rent an apartment there.
Over the past few years I have noticed various problems, such as the stench of urine outside The Standing Order in George Street and in Rose Street, also streets have become dirty and bins have been overflowing - all health hazards.
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I can understand why many people, especially the elderly, are avoiding the city centre, as it is not pleasant being jostled by tourists with luggage, some of whom seem to think they own the catwalk.
On a lighter note, surely tourists could be advised to travel further afield to visit other attractions such as the Forth Bridges, Hopetoun House, Linlithgow Palace and Blackness Castle, to name a few.
Elizabeth Clark, Duddingston Gardens North, Edinburgh
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