Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe EDINBURGH, Scotland, April 17 (UPI) -- Neighbors of Edinburgh, Scotland, stores that play loud bagpipe music are encouraging shoppers to boycott the establishments. The stores, part of the Royal Mile in the city's Canongate neighborhood, often blast loud bagpipe and other traditional Scottish music into the streets with outdoor speakers, The Scotsman reported Tuesday. Advertisement Shop owners say the music is a key component of promoting their products, but those who live nearby say the music is far too loud. "If I hear Highland Cathedral one more time I think I'll scream," said Canongate resident Marie Hamilton. Anonymous notes have appeared in the neighborhood, asking residents to boycott the noise-making shops. "This music is really annoying for residents in the area who have to listen to the constant whine all day, everyday, even Sundays," the signs read. "Many residents are not able to open their windows because of this nuisance," she said.
