A modern phenomenon..

The Roadside Shrine ... seemingly almost inevitable these days after a death on the roads. I can't comment on the phenomenon - since I have no idea what I would want to do faced with the resulting grief of such a tragedy. And I hope that I will never find out.

Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision in Edinburgh on 26th January. The incident happened around 3.10am in Marchmont Road. A 64-year-old man was crossing at the junction with Warrender Park Road when he was involved in a collision with a black taxi cab. The man sustained severe head injuries and was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary where he later passed away.