Residents of World Heritage Site demand removal of “eyesore” cones on statues Oct 13, 2026 Oct 13, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Edinburgh Old Town residents have complained about the amount of cones littering the Scottish capital. (Katielee Arrowsmith via SWNS) Tags Rachel Fergusson As featured on +4 Cone-troversy? World Cup statue prank wearing out its welcome Cone artists whose trend caught fire after the World Cup are wearing out their welcome as Edinburgh residents demand statues be cleared. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular 4 arrested on drug charges Governor issues state of emergency in 3 local counties, beyond Monday morning crash kills Wetumpka man City declares state of emergency Local counties now under tropical storm watch Local Weather Currently in Alexander City 87° Sunny88° / 57° 5 PM 86° 6 PM 81° 7 PM 75° 8 PM 71° 9 PM 69°
+4 Cone-troversy? World Cup statue prank wearing out its welcome Cone artists whose trend caught fire after the World Cup are wearing out their welcome as Edinburgh residents demand statues be cleared.
