Edinburgh's Abbeyhill Residents Fume Over Botched Pavement Repairs

It's April 29th.

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Homeowners in Edinburgh's historic Abbey Hill neighborhood are up in arms over shoddy

pavement repairs that turn their quaint streets into something, straight out of a highway

nightmare.

Contractor Keely Brothers, working for the city council, slapped down black tarmac earlier

this month in Maryfield, covering manholes and leaving, splatters on nearby stone and

curbs.

A couple who just moved there in 2024, both 32-year-olds, called it a total shock.

The husband, who's in construction himself, slammed the rough texture and safety risks

from buried access points, saying no pro-job would ever pass.

Like that.

I, locals feel it's wrecking the area's old school charm, with similar black patches popping

up around spots like St. Andrew Square.

They worry the council's skimping to save cash, chipping away at what draws tourists to

the city's history.

After complaints rolled in, crews went back to dig out the ironworks, but residents say

the fixes still look rough and out of place.

They're demanding a full redo to mash the surroundings.

Council transport boss Stephen Jenkinson insists the work meets standard expectations, and

any small issues will get sorted by the contractor on there.

Time, as the pavement upgrade program rolls on citywide.