On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM, Dave F. <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 09/03/2011 13:51, Ed Avis wrote:
>>
>> These maps will probably become collector's items:
>> <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-12684156>
>
> Excuse my ignorance, but why would 'Giro Bay' be "derogatory"?

It implies the people living there are unempoloyed / on benefits.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giro#Cultural_significance

Cheers,
Andy

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