Auto Amazon Links: No products found. Blocked by captcha.
Angie Brown from BBC Scotland’s Edinburgh and East bureau reports that an enormous inflatable dome in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge area has stirred controversy. Referred to as a gigantic bouncy castle by locals, the dome has disrupted the scenic views of the neighborhood’s elegant Georgian architecture. The incessant noise and vibrations from the electric fans needed to keep the dome inflated have also left residents sleep-deprived.
Despite the City of Edinburgh Council initially rejecting the plans for the dome, it was eventually erected at a private sports club in October with the Scottish government’s intervention. The dome houses tennis courts and has faced backlash from the community, with some residents demanding visual adjustments and soundproofing to mitigate its impact. Claire Baxter, a 45-year-old resident, expressed shock and dismay at the unsightly structure, likening it to an “enormous zit” that mars the neighborhood’s charm.
Keith Hughes, a local resident, compared living beside the inflatable dome to having London’s Millennium Dome right outside his window. The constant hum of the fans keeping the tennis court roof inflated has led to sleepless nights for Hughes, prompting him to consider moving houses. The glaring contrast between the dome and the elegant cricket pavilion at The Grange Club has further fueled discontent among residents who feel neglected
Read the full article from The BBC here: Read More
Auto Amazon Links: No products found. Blocked by captcha.