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Edinburgh’s summer festival season is hitting a grim note as weeds choke pavements, litter blows everywhere, and seagulls scatter trash—spoiling the castle’s iconic backdrop. Despite recent funding boosts, cleanup efforts lag, with critics blaming the council’s lack of urgency. Delays in reopening a major street after a fire only add to the frustration, especially as tourist numbers swell and businesses suffer. Compounding the issue: a new 5% tourist tax meant to fund improvements isn’t visibly translating into cleaner streets. With visitors already paying more, there’s growing fear they’ll leave thinking Edinburgh is both expensive and dirty—exactly the wrong message for the city’s hospitality sector.

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