We asked our readers for the most mispronounced place in Edinburgh and they didn’t disappoint, with some obvious submissions like Cockburn Street and Edinburgh itself, but a German person’s take on Restalrig – Reezl-stag – really takes the biscuit.
Princes Street and Calton Hill are often mispronounced according to our readers, while people also appear to have a problem pronouncing Sciennes and Silverknowes. And, American tourists were accused of often calling the city ‘Edinbro’ and Holyrood ‘Holly-rood’.
5. Dunedin Street
One of our readers told us about a mispronunciation of this Powderhall street. Jeanette Stewart said: "I've heard Dunedin Street pronounced Duny Din." Photo: Google
6. Admiralty Street
One reader told us that old Leithers pronounce this street name a bit differently. Scotty Malotty said: "Original Leithers like my gran said 'Admiraaaltay Street'. I still say it that way too - force of habit." Photo: Google
7. Dalry Road
Dean Thomson once heard someone pronounce Dalry Road 'doll-ray road'. Photo: Photographer: Scott Louden
8. Bangholm
Stuart Reid told of a taxi ride mix-up. He said:I got a taxi from the city centre intending to go to Bangholm (Goldenacre). After 10 minutes I asked the driver where he was going. 'Bingham like you requested'." Photo: Google