From a local motorist's POV, the park via Duddingston is a very useful route and one I use myself to work in the morning. I was less than happy with Historic Scotland on the first morning it was closed. There was no indication whatsoever of a road closure at the junction with Duddingston Road. I did wonder why there were so many vehicles coming out of the park right enough but I only discovered the reason when I finally got as far as Duddingston Kirk. So all day, and no doubt the following day as well, a steady procession of vehicles drove as far as the Kirk, turned in the car park and queued to drive back out again. My alternative route via Cameron Toll added an extra 20 minutes to my journey time and made me late for work.
So what's the problem with advising motorists before they turn into Kirk Road? Historic Scotland advise me that there are two issues. Firstly, they only have responsibility for the park and are not entitled to erect signs outwith it. They would have to liaise with the Council about that. Secondly, the owners of the Sheep Heid aren't happy with 'road closed' signs at the junction as it discourages trade. I suggested that perhaps some compromise could be sought. A sign that read 'access only'?
I used the bypass for the rest of the week.Statistics: Posted by Bob Jefferson — 04 Mar 2007, 15:18
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