Historic Scotland say no to £200,000 Olympic logo on Edinburgh Castle
How olympic rings could look on the Castle at Hogmanay.
HISTORIC Scotland has said it will not allow a giant Olympic Rings logo to be displayed on the side of Edinburgh Castle.
The announcement followed a campaign by the Evening News to stop the proposal, which would have seen the 30ft tall and 60ft wide rings placed fixed to the Castle ramparts from Hogmanay, and remain for up to nine months.
There had been widespread opposition to the proposal - which would cost taxpayers an estimated £200,000 - since it was first announced, but while the London 2012 organising committee had insisted Historic Scotland agreed to the plans, the heritage body today said it would not allow the rings to be placed on the Castle.
A spokesman for the body said: “Historic Scotland has taken the decision not to permit the Olympic Rings to be displayed on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle.
“Following careful consideration it is clear that the proposal would not be suitable for the successful operation of Scotland’s most popular heritage attraction.
“It may well be that there are other more suitable sites in Edinburgh, and the Scottish Government and agencies will work with LOCOG and The City Edinburgh of Council to do what we can to assist with the consideration of alternatives.
“We fully support the Olympic Games and we look forward to hosting the Speed of Light event on Arthurs Seat to combine visual art with sporting endeavour and a number of our sites are on the Olympic Torch Relay route, including Edinburgh.”
It is now expected that the organising committee will look for an alternative venue in the Capital.
To vote in the online Evening News poll on where the rings should go, visit: Click here to vote on where you think the Olympic Rings should go
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Shah Hoorsur
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 09:45 AMA big well done to Historic Scotland. Great news that they have told the London Olympic mob to ram their rings right up their ring! Plus, it has the added bonus of getting on the unionist's thrupny bits....big time :D It's another great day to be a real Scot and the St Andrews Unionist student outrage was brilliant inaw!
Intervention
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 08:54 AM#45 Any fool knows that Olympic Games are awarded to Cities not Countries. If they are UK games please list the number of events in Scotland far less Edinburgh. Take your time as there are hundreds of events.
bieldmaster
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 07:51 AMMuch ado about nothing;parish pump Parochalism symbol of petty local dimmension. Edinburgh claims to being an International iconic city;U.K. was awarded "The Olympics";the 5 rings represent a "Global" badge of honour ;positioning of the rings as depicted will resonate around the world . Investing in such a once in a life time opporunity will resonate with all who who are disposed to be forward looking ,creative ,cheerfull, . Bringing some added colour ,some hope for many that despite the "doom and gloom"nae -saers" of many herewith commentators the binning of the "Olympic Rings " project would be a mistake.
Zuerich
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 05:49 AMBeware - they'll be after the Forth Bridge next - it's the other 'world famous' landmark in the area. If that fails, they'll dredge Loch Ness for a monster tatoo...
Jimmy Fae the West
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 12:37 AMComment removed by moderator
Old Jim
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 12:36 AMGreat news Would love to havce been a fly on the wall when someone explained to Coe, that the natives had revolted As someone else has suggested, the best place for the rings is right up Coe, he is a big enough a as it is
Jimmy Fae the West
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 12:30 AMLoopy-Labour British Nationalist League have failed to force Edinburgh to advertise London as a tourist destination three days after this paper claimed tourist would desert Edinburgh. Absolutely Loopy despite Loops being banned. Lets also get rid of Loopy-Labour British Defence League.
footdee
Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 12:24 AMHoly Wullie Rennie was in favour of it and ready to use the opposion to it to come out with the usual "anti English" guff ----------------untill he saw the public opposion to it -----------and backtracked on STV
the wallace
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 10:47 PMGlad to see common sense prevail about this stupid idea,dont forget the castle is also our national war memorial, and holds the tomb of the unknown soldier.
Snoopy1
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 09:55 PMRember it was the LibDems who voted to have the Rings on the castle,such as councillor Lowrie & Peacock So when it comes to the elections remember these names because they are not fit for purpose,they where prepared to sell out the people Edinburgh & Scotland to there bed mates south of the border.
Phil C
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 09:35 PMRe the poll above about "where you think the Olympic Rings should go", my preferred choice of 'up Coe's jacksie' has been omitted from the list!
Charles Linskaill
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 09:30 PM~31. Jo'Burg Jock, how did you manage to do paragraphs on this web site (line spacing) or is that a secret?
Charles Linskaill
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 09:19 PMap·pall·ing [uh-paw-ling] _____________________________________________________ adjective causing dismay or horror: an appalling accident; an appalling lack of manners.
Charles Linskaill
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 09:18 PMGreat News!, Why would Edinburgh want Hideous Circles on it's Castle, We do not need, nor want anymore appalling mess!
Tartancult
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 08:50 PMThis is an abolute disaster!!!!............not the ringy thingy - the fact that bendiarrea has used up the yearly quota of (EXACTLY)'s.
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