Motorists are being driven to distraction by signs directing people to the Scottish Open – four days after the prestigious event finished.
Bright yellow trailers with large electronic screens were erected on key routes in Aberdeen during the four-day tournament at Royal Aberdeen, guiding visitors to the historic course.
Despite the event ending on Sunday, the contraptions are still in place.
Last night, one local councillor said they were “distracting” motorists – particularly on the Parkway and at Bridge of Don – and that it was time they were taken down.
It is understood the European Tour had responsibility for erecting and uplifting the signs.
Despite attempts to contact the organisation last night, no one could be reached for comment.
A spokeswoman for Bear Scotland – which has ultimate control over the maintenance of the trunk road – said it was up to event organisers to handle such matters.
Bridge of Don councillor Willie Young said: “The sooner they get them down the better for everyone.
“It’s incredibly distracting for motorists driving along the Parkway. The golf has finished now, and we need to move on.”
A record number of fans attended the Scottish Open in Aberdeen, with a total crowd over the four days between Thursday and Saturday of 65,833.
Director of golf at Royal Aberdeen, Ronnie McAskill, said the open had been a “success from start to finish”.
“The feedback has been terrific from all around the world,” he said.
“There’s e-mails coming in from all corners of the globe with people saying they have enjoyed seeing the course and how the course looks fantastic on television.”
Civic and business leaders said the four-day tournament had also delivered on its promise of boosting the city’s coffers and raising its global profile.
Mike Cantlay, chairman of tourism agency VisitScotland, said: “With a record attendance and some absolutely fantastic golf on show, the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen was a great success.
“We are anticipating that the event will generate as much as £6million for the Scottish economy.
“In the long run, great shots of Royal Aberdeen were beamed worldwide to an audience of tens of millions, showcasing the area as a destination for future leisure and business tourism.”