Dirty beach

[Peter F]

I moved to Portobello 2 years ago to enjoy the seaside location. I like the area very much, but I'm absolutely disgusted by the number of dirty dog owners who use the beach and prom to exercise their animals and who do not clean up after their pets mess.

It is particularly pronounced during holiday periods when dog-owners almost triumphantly march their animals onto the beach, allow them to relieve themselves, and then leave, without clearing up the mess.

This is disgusting behaviour and there is no excuse for it. I fear for the health of the large number of young kids using the beach, who already have to dodge the tons of junk (used condoms, drug needles, broken bottles and cans etc.) that is often ditched there by other dirty people.

Perhaps the Local Council could post more dog litter bins on the prom and be more diligent in catching and charging offenders. The situation is a disgrace, and drags down the reputation of the place.

[PeterB]

whatever happend to the plans to have a dog free area of the beach in the summer (the rainy time between spring and autumn)
has the idea been ditched?

[Sandra]

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[Epykat]

Having been an official member of the unofficial Portobello Dog Walkers Society for the past 12 years (fully pooped up member!), I can assure you that the majority of regular dog walkers in Portobello do clean up after their animals - and not only on the beach. However, now that my little four legged friend is getting on a bit we don't do the really early morning walks anymore so can anybody tell me if the horses still rampage along the sand terrorising all and sundry? I don't recall any of them pooping and scooping!!