We asked our readers for the most mispronounced place in Edinburgh and they didn’t disappoint, with some obvious submissions like Cockburn Street and Edinburgh itself, but a German person’s take on Restalrig – Reezl-stag – really takes the biscuit.
Princes Street and Calton Hill are often mispronounced according to our readers, while people also appear to have a problem pronouncing Sciennes and Silverknowes. And, American tourists were accused of often calling the city ‘Edinbro’ and Holyrood ‘Holly-rood’.
9. Breadalbane Street
James Maclean pointed out that Breadalbane Street off Bonnington Road is always pronounced 'Breadalbany Street' by Leithers. Photo: Google
10. Edinburgh
The city itself is often referred to as 'Edinbro' or 'Edinburg' by tourists. Liz Hislop said: "We were once asked by a tour guide in Italy, why we didn't pronounce it Edinbro!" Photo: Picture PHIL WILKINSON
11. Calton Hill
Many of our readers pointed out that Calton Hill is often mispronounced as 'Carlton Hill'. Photo: Gideon Mendel/ Getty
12. Wauchope Terrace
Ferne Mitchell noted that Wauchope Terrace in Craigmillar is sometimes pronounced 'walk-up'. Photo: Google