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Sculpture of Edinburgh Castle Made out of Veggies Will Be Presented by PETA in Honour of City's Plant-Based Cuisine
What: Despite, or perhaps because of, its association with high rates of obesity and other diet-related diseases, vegan-friendly eating is on the rise in Scotland. After awarding Glasgow the accolade in 2013, PETA will now pass the title of the UK's Most Vegan-Friendly City to Edinburgh. To celebrate, PETA will present the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, the Rt Hon Donald Wilson, with a replica of Edinburgh Castle made entirely out of vegetables on Monday.
Edinburgh cemented the top spot with more than 20 vegan-friendly restaurants, including popular eateries like The Auld Hoose and Henderson's, which offer everything from soups and salads to burgers and traditional haggis - served with a cruelty-free twist.
"Vegan eating can help reduce the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, which affect Scottish citizens at a high rate", says PETA's Yvonne Taylor, an Edinburgh native. "With so many delicious, plant-based options available throughout the city, it's never been easier to cut animal-derived foods out of our diets."
The city’s Lord Provost, Donald Wilson, received a sculpture of Edinburgh Castle made out of vegetables when he was given the award at the city chambers yesterday.
Edinburgh cemented the top spot due to the city offering more than 20 vegan-friendly restaurants, including popular eateries such as The Auld Hoose and Henderson’s, which offer everything from soups and salads to burgers and traditional haggis – all without using any animal products.
Yvonne Taylor, a spokeswoman for Peta who is from Edinburgh, said: “Vegan eating can help reduce the risk of lifestyle-related diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, which affect Scottish citizens at a high rate.
“With so many delicious, plant-based options available throughout the city, it’s never been easier to cut animal-derived foods out of our diets.”
Other Edinburgh establishments with standout vegan options include Take It Away Spud, La Favorita Delivered, Ruan Thai Restaurant and the Caledonian Hotel.
