Tag: Leith Walk

LeithLate is showcasing the work of international street artist Guido van Helten on two Leith sites: the former Rubber Mill at 234 Leith Walk and at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Dalmeny...

Police Scotland advise that they are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place outside a pub on Leith Walk in the early hours of Saturday night/Sunday morning 18 August 2013.The victim...

Gordon Burgess, owner of The Bed Shop, provides useful tips on choosing a new bed How long have you had your bed? According to The Sleep Council, we should change our mattress or bed every...

The Feeling Safe Community Forum aims to do just that - to create an environment where people feel safe. They are currently seeking suggestions for safer neighbourhood priorities (joint Police & Council priorities) from anyone...

Following public feedback, the Council is set to seek funding from Sustrans in order to help improve provision for cyclists and pedestrians in Leith Walk.  The Leith Programme currently has a £5.5m budget for a raft of...

The Leith Business Association (LBA) would really like all traffic on Leith Walk to slow down. That is one of  the main thoughts behind their plans for the beautification of the important thoroughfare which...

The latest in a series of ‘shutter art’ is set to be unveiled today at telescope and microscope business Paradigm Shift on Leith Walk.The piece, by artist Dave Lemm, forms part of a project that...

21.18 Update:- Response from Greener Leith now below...Leith Business Association vice-chair, Keith Hales, has been in touch with us about some coverage of an interview with him in The Edinburgh Evening News and on...

 Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service were already in attendance when we got to Leith Walk around 8.30 p.m this evening to witness the aftermath of a fire which has been reported as...

Seumas Ross Skinner is the Scottish National Party (SNP) candidate for Leith Walk Ward.We have no further details for him at this time but if you do then please email us. We also...

Jamie Paterson is the Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate for Leith Walk Ward. Jamie was born and brought up in the Highlands. He is the son of an Easter Ross farmer and former Highland Councillor. He...

Jimmy McIntosh is an Independent candidate for Leith Walk Ward.He has released his election manifesto in the form of a video:-[vimeo 40718294 w=400 h=225]Vote for Jimmy McIntosh on May 3rd from Jimmy Mcintosh MBE...

John McArdle is the Scottish Anti-Cuts Coalition candidate for Leith Walk Ward. We have no further details for him at this time. If you have then please email us. We also need a photo and...

John Hein is the Liberal Party in Scotland's candidate for the Leith Walk Ward.Here is a copy of his election leaflet:-northandleith

Nick Gardner is standing as Labour candidate for the Leith Walk Ward.Nick was born in Watford, and educated in Hertfordshire. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 1983 with an MA(Hons) in English...

Deidre Brock is the SNP candidate for the Leith Walk Ward.This is what she told The Reporter:-Councilllor Deidre Brock is the SNP councillor for the Leith Walk ward and is Convenor for Culture, Sport...

Miles Briggs is the Conservative candidate for the Leith Walk Ward. From 2001-05 Miles attended Aberdeen Business School at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen and gained a Bachelor of Arts, Politics and Management. Previously he attended Perth Grammar...

Maggie Chapman is the Green Party candidate in the Leith Walk Ward.Maggie has lived in Edinburgh for more than 9 years, having moved to the UK from Zimbabwe where she was born and brought...

 Alex Wilson is the Independent Candidate for Leith Walk Ward. The above tells you all we know about him. Thanks to The Broughton Spurtle for the image. 

by Alyson MacdonaldNeighbourhood Partnership Considers a 'Vision for Leith Walk'Council representatives have explained to locals that more consultation will be needed before any improvements to the area can actually begin.Around 50 local residents attended...

Three cars were involved today in a collision or series of collisions at the foot of Leith Walk, leading to traffic diversions. The roads were blocked for a time.Two ambulances, two fire appliances and...

Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery in Leith Walk, Edinburgh last night (August 3).A man walked into William Hill about 9.45pm, produced a gun and demanded money from...

Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a 42-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in Edinburgh yesterday.The incident happened around 6.20am yesterday in the Leith area of the city.The...