The controversial Brighton Scotch Eggs were removed from Edinburgh Castle by James VI of Scotland when he acceded to the throne of England and Ireland as James I in 1603. The government of Scotland is now demanding their return, but Brighton and Hove City Council is asking for compensation of £48 million to pay for debts built up by the troubled i360 attraction. Plans for the taxpayer to save the eggs were nearly scotched by a backbench revolt of Conservative MPs who have now been left with considerable egg on face as the rest of the party voted overwhelmingly in favour. The Scottish government has yet to comment.