'Yes Sir, Ice Can Boogie' Gritter naming competition now OPEN -submit yours (Image: Archive)
The popular competition to name this year's gritters has started.
Amey, the company responsible for maintaining the motorway and trunk road network in South-West Scotland, is now accepting submissions.
The iconic wintertime initiative has seen over 3000 punny names being submitted since its launch.
Some classics include Sir Grits Hoy, Yes Sir, Ice Can Boogie, Skid Vicious and Sweet Child O’ Brine.
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This year's suggestions will be accepted until Monday, January 16, 2023. They can be submitted online here.
Winners from last year include:
- Jack Jarvice and Victor McSprayed (Jack Jarvis & Victor McDade from TV’s Still Game)
- Gritney Spears (Britney Spears)
- Sir David Attenbrrrrrr (Sir David Attenborough)
- Snowey Tribbiani (from TV’s Friends)
- Betty White-out (Golden Girl Betty White)
- Snowing Me, Snowing You (Abba song)
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