Locals have been left fuming after piles of litter have been thrown across a frozen pond at a Scots beauty spot.
The rubbish was spotted at Inverleith Park in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon, with a picture of the tip showing dog waste bags, cans, and plastic cups sitting on top of the icy water.
While it's unclear how it got there, one local resident suggested to Edinburgh Live that someone may have tipped a bin into the pond.
Dolly, who posted an image of the mess to her Twitter account, said: “It was disgusting visiting Inverleith Pond today at around 2pm. It looked like someone had pushed a bin onto the ice, scattering rubbish everywhere.
“Poo bags, cans, everything. Very unhygienic and bad for the environment.”
The scene was in stark contrast to what was spotted on Inverleith Park last month, when a pair of skaters were found enjoying a game of ice hockey on the pond.
With temperatures dropping at low as minus eight degrees, a video was filmed of them gliding over the water.
While the festive scene caught attention online, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service warned against taking to the ice. Area Commander for Prevention and Protection David Dourley said: “We strongly urge everyone to please be aware of the dangers of frozen water.
“We know the ice can look inviting but do not be tempted to walk on ice. It can easily crack and cause a person to fall through.
“Don’t wander too near to the edge, icy conditions could cause you to slip and fall in and don’t be tempted to test how solid the water is. We don’t want your winter walk to end in tragedy so please avoid going near frozen water when you are out with loved ones and pets.”
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