Re. Heart of Midlothian (Royal Mile)

“Visitors to Edinburgh will often notice people spitting on the Heart. Although it is now said to be done for good luck, it was originally done as a sign of disdain for the former prison of which the entrance lay directly at the Heart's location. It is thus probable, that the spitting custom may have been begun by the accused.” -Wikipedia

Photo (spitting image) depicts Raving Reporter/ Yours Truly™  Davy King

on last trip to Edinburgh 2016