Traffic Cones on Statues | Edinburgh News

Traffic cones on statues? That’s the wild, defiant tradition born in Glasgow’s Tartan Army, where fans’ playful rebellion against city councils turned a simple cone into an iconic symbol — even earning a nod from Banksy. When the Tartan Army brought the cone to Boston for the World Cup, locals loved it so much they’re considering twinning cities — and Glasgow sent a signed cone as a gift. But not everyone’s on board: Edinburgh officials call it undignified, preferring the cone stay across the M8. Now, cones are popping up everywhere — from Dumfries to the Commonwealth Games mascot, a unicorn sporting one. While some historians worry commercialization has diluted the original spirit of defiance, the Tartan Army has turned it into a beloved folk icon. Whether it’s a protest or a party, the cone’s legacy? It’s here to stay — and maybe even growing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f02715746b8c5b57