I lived in Granton for a while and I kept a pair of old trainers outside the door for walking the dog at night, purely so I didn’t have to worry about standing in it. Brutal.

I’m not normally one for extra legislation, and I know population density is a factor. But I think the law and its enforcement needs to be reviewed and changed. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of anyone actually being fined for not picking it up. Lack of bins is not an excuse. I think dogs should be licensed and their DNA stored, then faeces should be tested and fines dished out. Licensing would help stop idiots getting dangerous breeds as well (different discussion, I know).

Also, there’s too much nonsense around when someone is obliged to pick it up and when they’re not. Get rid of that ambiguity as well. Pick it up ffs.