EXPLAINED: Miranda dickson - The Real Truth

Who cares if I paint my front door bright pink?

The neighbours can get upset if your choice is too eye-catching, but what’s the etiquette, in and out of conservation areas? Marie-Claire Chappet talks to some of those who prefer a zesty entrance

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Whiter shade of pink ends Edinburgh’s long-running door dispute

Though some neighbours still object to Miranda Dickson’s front door colour, the council has backed down

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Edinburgh pink-door row resident faces new complaint over ‘off-white’ repaint

Miranda Dickson says it is sad a second complaint was made when there are ‘so many more serious issues’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

This Pink Door Wasn't Historical Enough for Edinburgh

The City of Edinburgh Council ordered a woman to repaint her door or face fines up to 20,000 pounds.

Reason · Jun 20, 2023

Mum ordered to change her pink front door by council paints it bright green

Miranda Dickson, 29, inherited her three-storey Georgian house in Edinburgh from her parents and over the Covid lockdown decided to give it a major revamp - but not everyone was pleased

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Mum facing £20,000 fine for painting her front door PINK says council rules are '30 years out of date'

Miranda wishes her council was as forward-thinking as Bristol's

Bristol Post · Apr 19, 2023

Edinburgh resident 'absolutely astonished' as council make her paint door green

The New Town resident originally painted the door pink which was part of the renovation of her home and soon received a notice from the council.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 18, 2023

Mum repaints pink front door after being threatened with £20,000 fine

Miranda Dickson had until April 20 to repaint the door or risk being fined

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023

Homeowner ordered by council to paint over pink front door of Edinburgh home

Mum-of-two Miranda Dickson had the door of her inherited home painted pink in 2021 - but a year later faced a £20,000 fine from City of Edinburgh Council.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023

Woman forced to repaint pink front door of listed Edinburgh building

Miranda Dickson fails to overturn ruling that colour was not in keeping with historic character of property

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2023