The Heart of Midlothian can be found next to St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile. Tradition dictates that pedestrians spit on the mosaic, but this wasn’t always to bring luck, but to show disdain.

While spitting in public is not advised during a global pandemic, most locals, if asked, will tell you the iconic Heart of Midlothian emblem on the city’s Royal Mile is covered with gob for good ...

It might sound strange but it’s a fact that can’t be denied or ignored! We all know that spitting on roads is a bad habit and a number of places fine people for doing so. However, in Royal ...

Sometimes, the truth behind these traditions is even stranger than fiction. SPITTING ON THE HEART OF MIDLOTHIAN The Heart of Midlothian is a heart-shaped mosaic on the pavement of the Royal Mile ...

It has since become a local custom to spit on the heart for good luck ... The Old Town dancehall which they frequented was called the Heart of Midlothian and it was this name which they ...

But the Edinburgh club insist that they do not need additional security measures following incidents of coin-throwing and spitting at players. Hearts security manager Tom Purdie said: "We suspect that ...

We all know that spitting on roads is a bad habit and a number of places fine people for doing so. However, in Royal Mile (a succession of streets) in Edinbur … Read more ...