Louts target series of shops on one of Scotland's most historic streets
VANDAL ATTACKS Louts target series of shops on one of Scotland's most historic streets
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YOBS targeted a series of businesses in one of Scotland's most historic streets during a mindless vandalism spree.
The graffiti louts sprayed premises in Edinburgh's historic Victoria Street with tags during the rampage overnight.
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Vandalised shops in Edinburgh's Victoria Street
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Vandalised shops in Edinburgh's Victoria Street
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Aerial view of the famous Victoria Street in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Andrew McRae has previously hit out at graffiti blighting Edinburgh city centre
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Shops affected include The Whisky Shop, Chalmers Tweed & Cashmere, Isle of Skye Candles, Walker Slater Ladieswear, Swish and Cuttea Sark.
Food businesses Oink and Howies were also targeted.
Today business leaders blasted the mindless attacks.
Independent retailer and cafe owner Andrew McRae, who is the policy chair at the Federation of Small Businesses, said: "Edinburgh's very own 'Diagon Alley' has been attacked overnight on Friday with at least nine independent businesses affected.
"Absolutely shocked this morning to see vandalism on this scale targeting a key part of our World Heritage Site and arguably Scotland's most photographed street.
"The tags are all the same referring to Tarbet YCB and YT - football related perhaps - so I hope Police Scotland will not find it hard to catch the culprits, if they decide to allocate the necessary resources."
Mr McRae said the incident highlighted "ongoing antisocial behaviour" that is impacting businesses and residents across the city centre.
He added: "For example during the week it was reported that before they had even opened the new public toilets on Middle Meadow Walk had been covered in graffiti.
"Businesses will act fast to clean up and repair the mess, but what a waste of time and hard earned money."
Victoria Street is a winding cobbled lane that leads down to the city's Grassmarket.
Our famous shopping street in major Scots city has turned into a disaster
It is known for its vibrant, colourful buildings and independent shops, making it a popular tourist destination.
And it is also known for its association with the Harry Potter series, with some believing it inspired the magical Diagon Alley - fictional shopping district in the book series.
Police Scotland was contacted for comment.
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