Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh wants the A1 renamed the Queen’s Highway. However, the idea has not met with universal favour throughout East Lothian, where the route stretches from Dunglass in the east to outside Musselburgh and the Edinburgh boundary. Sir Edward told the House of Commons the “beautiful Great North Road” should be renamed after the Queen to celebrate her 70 years on the throne next year. Speaking during transport questions, he said: “The A1, the Great North Road, is a beautiful road linking Scotland and England – and I think, to honour the upcoming jubilee, we should rename it the Queen’s Highway; why not?