Travellers moved on from Drumbrae
For the last couple of weeks or so travellers have been occupying the playing fields beside Drumbrae Leisure Centre.
Locals have reported horse trailers, caravans, dogs and horses. A Sheriff Court order was issued and appears to have had the desired effect.
The community has now moved on on Sunday – leaving behind a huge mess for the council to clean up – including a live chicken.
Transport and Environment Convener Scott Arthur said: “We’re aware that there has been a considerable amount of waste left in Drumbrae Park. It’s always really disappointing to see our public sites left in an unusable state, spoiling our beautiful city. The selfish actions of a few in so many cases can really affect those living in a local community.
“We’ve checked the site this morning and will commence clean up as soon as possible.”
During this last week there have been reports of a pony called Nibbles tethered there, and young people riding motorbikes without helmets. But this is the scene today:
