Furious residents are set to hold a rally outside the historic Black Bitch pub in Linlithgow over plans to rename the 17th century venue.
Major bar chain Greene King previously confirmed they would be changing the name to the Black Hound in a bid to make it more “inclusive”.
But the move has sparked fierce opposition from residents of the West Lothian town who have accused hospitality bosses of “attacking” their history.
People born in Linlithgow are affectionately known as ‘black bitches’ in recognition of a historic tale involving a black female greyhound that tried to help its imprisoned owner.The fable is immortalised in the town's coat of arms as well as one its best known high street bars - The Black Bitch.But owners Suffolk-based
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