Flyposting sites double

THE number of official Festival flyposting sites in the Capital is to be doubled following the success of a pilot project.

More than 900 sites have been authorised for legal advertising under a joint project with a major poster firm, which also removes illegal flyposting from around the city.

Officials have given the go-ahead for new circular poster drums, temporary fencing and advertising boards to be attached to railings at sites across the city centre.

Major new sites have been created on St Andrew Square, Market Street, Chambers Street, the Teviot and Bristo areas, Castle Terrace and the Grassmarket, among others.