Edinburgh lighthouse graffiti ‘just vandalism’
Graffiti has appeared on the side of a lighthouse in Edinburgh, sparking a mixed reaction among residents.
The Western Harbour lighthouse, often referred to as the Point of Leith lighthouse, was given a fresh coat of white paint just two weeks ago after being left derelict for several years.
But over the weekend, colourful graffiti has emerged across the newly-painted walls of the coastal building.
Some people have described the “artwork” as creative and attractive, while others have branded it as “pure vandalism”.
Callum Cochrane criticised the graffiti after seeing an image of it circulated on social media.
He said: “I don’t care if there are people out there willing to defend this vandalism as being some kind of ‘urban art’, or cutting edge, or ‘it’s an empty building anyway.’
“It is just unattractive, pointless vandalism.”
Others have described the spray-painted images as
“awful” and that “graffiti cannot be excused as a form of art”.
But Brian Hutchison, who also spotted a picture of the newly spray-painted building on Facebook, said: “I kind of like it.
“Personally it’s tags I really despise, but at least this takes some effort and creativity.”
Anearbyresidentsaidhesaw the building being touched up earlier this month with a fresh coat of white paint to cover previous graffiti marks, but spotted the new addition over the weekend.
The lighthouse is owned by operator Forth Ports and was built in the 1950s.