If you ever go to a silent disco at some point it is advisable to take your headphones off. The out of tune singing and grunts of people as they dance is hilarious.

It’s not a surprise to hear that as a result of this cacophony a council is considering them.

They are popular in Edinburgh where there are silent disco walking tours and they’re very popular with hen and stag parties. However, the city council has received a glut of complaints.

Silent discos are very popular with hen parties and can actually create a lot of noise (Picture: SWNS)

Councillor Jo Mowatt said: ‘Silent discos are not silent. There is a lot of whooping and screaming, especially when you have 40 women on a hen party.




‘I have been contacted by many of my constituents regarding silent discos while the Old Town Community Council has been raising this issue for around nine months.’

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There have also been complaints about safety with revellers unable to hear approaching vehicles.

Silent Adventures is a company operates in the city all year round while others pop up during the Fringe festival.

Marketing Director Jay Feeney said: ‘We are the only operators in Edinburgh all year round.

‘During the Fringe there were about four tour operators running – I feel this is a bit of a punishment from the aftermath of the Fringe. Some of them looked a bit out of control.

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Guru Dudu pictured leading his guests through the Grassmarket in Edinburgh during the Fringe (Picture: SWNS)

‘We have always had a big focus on safety and we run tours with absolute control.’

Around 25 people take part in each tour wondering along the Royal Mile and Princes Street.

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Jay added: ‘I did worry during the Fringe period that some of the other groups would get us all in trouble.

‘I do feel there should be standards across the board, and I’ve contacted the council. I think if they look at the way we operate they will be pleasantly surprised.

‘It would be a huge shame for the city if there was a ban. We are completely aligned with some of the concerns raised.’

Local politicians have written to the Scottish Parliament and the Scottish Government in order to update lawmakers on the issue.

Councillor Mowatt feels there may be existing legislation available to use, it is just a case of finding it.

She added: ‘I am always wary of introducing new legislation. I feel there may be something in the legislation box already at our disposal and I think we need to double our efforts to see if there is something that already exists which we can use.

‘There’s not a lot we can do at the moment in the never-never land of licensing.

‘The current legislation does not serve the residents of the city who never get a break from activity such as this.’

In 2016, the Swiss city of Lausanne banned outdoor silent discos due to noise complaints.

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