After digesting several hundred posts on Reddit, I had ChatGPT create a list of the top 10 complaints about the City.
Read through this list and try to guess what the missing words are.
- You can’t find many places to eat after midnight because the __________ ends too early.
- There are too many __________ shops selling tartan scarves and Highland cow souvenirs.
- Many people think Edinburgh is too __________, especially when it comes to rent and eating out.
- Some people think the streets look dirty because there is too much __________.
- In August, there are so many __________ that local people avoid the city centre.
- Drivers often complain about the __________ and constant roadworks.
- Some visitors think local people seem a bit __________ because they don’t chat to strangers very much.
- Edinburgh is beautiful, but some people say it doesn’t have much __________, especially at night.
- Many local people can’t afford to live in the city because __________ prices are so high.
- The biggest complaint is that the city is designed for __________ instead of local people.
In groups, discuss:
Do you agree with this list?
What do you think the biggest problems facing people living in Edinburgh?
What would you do if you were the Lord Provost?*
Note. I know that Edinburgh's Lord Provost is the equivalent of a Mayor - I should say Lord Provost, but I'm afraid, I've probably referred to the Mayor of Edinburgh quite a bit. I apologise and know I should be more respectful of Scottish civic traditions.