McDonald’s plays classical music to deter youths

A McDonalds's restaurant in Kilmanock is playing classical music to deter youths from congregating there.

Groups of young people are known to gather outside the town centre site late in the evening. Staff are sometimes forced to remove them if they become boisterous or rowdy, the Daily Record reports.

A McDonald’s spokesperson said: “We play a range of music at different times of the day to create an atmosphere that is welcoming for our customers.

“Classical music is part of our playlist and is used in a number of our restaurants across the UK and Ireland.

“We’ve found it can create a soothing environment and encourages people to relax.”