Concerns have been raised about the growing amount of litter, including "dirty adult nappies", being found at Inveresk Cemetery, by Musselburgh.

A resident who contacted the Courier described the actions at "disgusting" and claimed that she was becoming increasingly frustrated by the "lack of respect" shown by the general public.

Signs have been erected around the cemetery imploring people to take their rubbish to nearby bins and skips.

However, underneath the sign itself is a pile of rubbish left by members of the public.

Piles of rubbish are prevalent throughout the site with some areas having "dirty adult nappies" by people's gravestones.

The resident added: "It's disgusting and disrespectful. The public have the audacity to complain about the state of the graveyards but it is the public that are making them such a state.

"I don't know as a graveyard worker if I would want to be having to pickup piles of dirty rubbish and nappies."

An East Lothian Council spokesperson said: "The Amenity Service teams who maintain local cemeteries and graveyards have had no recent reports of issues and bins are provided at the cemetery. 

"There is no excuse for litter such as dirty nappies to ever be disposed within cemeteries and regular inspections and clearances are carried out.

"Given this enquiry a visit will be scheduled.

"We are grateful to local residents who assist with tidying up and request people respect these areas of remembrance.”

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