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Edinburgh Irish pub chain announces latest expansion
The rapidly expanding Irish pub chain behind new favourites like Seamus’s in Tollcross and Dougal’s in Portobello has announced its latest acquisition.
Auld Boy Pubs...
Interview with DMA’S Johnny Took
Australian guitarist Johnny Took found a different musical perspective while living in Leith.
Now, as DMA’S prepare to bring their new self-titled album to...
New bar to open on Easter Road in latest expansion for Irish pub chain
The rapidly expanding business behind flash new Irish pubs like Seamus's in Tollcross and Dougal's in Portobello is plotting their next move.
In a series...
Evangelical Christian floating book fair docked in Edinburgh
THE WORLD'S largest floating book fair has been docked at Ocean terminal in Leith, Edinburgh for more than a week.
The fair is being held...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council’s planning department this week are detailed in the list below.
159 shipping containers appear at Saughton Mains site —...
Award-winning garden opens in Edinburgh after community campaign
AN award-winning garden has opened permanently in Edinburgh after a community fundraising drive brought it home from a flower show in Yorkshire.
Drakkar's Drift, created by Leith...
Edinburgh’s Leith Agency scoops top prize at marketing awards
Edinburgh agency Leith scooped Star Agency of the Year and three Gold awards as Scotland's marketing industry gathered for The Marketing Society Star Awards 2026.
The Scottish Football Association (SFA) also took...
Work underway by council to repair RAAC-affected blocks in Edinburgh
THE CITY of Edinburgh Council has begun works on 13 RAAC-affected blocks of flats across the city.
Since 2024 the council has identified 13 flatted...
Leith Café owner not guilty of racial hatred for Zionist Free Zone poster
A former Edinburgh café owner has been cleared of stirring up hatred against the local Jewish community by displaying a poster displaying the words...
Michelin-recognised bartender to take over Leith bar
A Michelin-recognised bartender is set to take over a Leith bar for a one-night-only event.
On 4 May the cocktail bar, Nauticus, will host Ally...
Leith Festival hit with backlash about use of AI marketing
AN ORGANISER of the Leith Festival, a 119-year-old community event which aims to celebrate everything Leith, has been hit with backlash over his use of AI when designing...
The trio of Edinburgh-based roasters hoping to shake up the coffee scene
A TRIO of Edinburgh-based coffee roasters and retailers are hoping to shake up the capital's coffee scene with the new brick-and-mortar enterprise.
Carter Coffee, offering distinctive, specialist blends will have a...
Tourist tax to fund Leith Links regeneration
The greenspace at Leith Links could be regenerated after a major funding boost from Edinburgh’s forthcoming visitor levy.
The levy - a “tourist tax” - is expected to raise tens...
Leith Chooses announces latest beneficiaries of council funding
Leith Chooses has announced the groups set to be allocated the funds from the community grant funding pot operated by the council.
Leith Chooses is...
Finding ‘The Silence in Between’ – Leith’s latest creative reflection
The creative spirit of Leith is alive and well The 5th Anthology of Leith Writings, The Silence in Between, was celebrated at a well-attended...
End this war on Leith traders and support once-vibrant Shore!
Businesses in Leith’s historic Shore area has accused council chiefs of neglect and waging a “war on business” during council-led infrastructure works which they...
Fringe 2025: 1902 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A show about football? Really?Yes. But if like me you know nothing about the (allegedly) Beautiful Game, think again. This one is brilliant.
Saltire Sky...
Janik beats weather to hook into major win
Lothians-based Eryk Janik won the junior section in one of Britain’s biggest winter sea fishing competitions at the first attempt with a little help...
Capital Coffee – Little Havana Coffee Store
A relative newcomer to the city’s coffee scene, Little Havana in Leith is an outstanding example of warm and engaging customer service - and...
New plans devised for Custom House
Scotland's first fully digital museum will be created in Leith by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT). And plans are on view in the building...
20 years of The Leither
The Leither magazine is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary.
In those two decades the magazine has become a much enjoyed publication, featuring a range...
Deidre Brock MP leads debate on timebanking
Paying tribute to the work of the Leith Time Bank, the Edinburgh North and Leith MP says the neighbour support networks "really can change...
Paolozzi’s Leith Athletic strip is pitch perfect
Artist Eduardo Paolozzi has netted a new generation of fans with his iconic designs inspiring a unique football shirt which is raising awareness and...
‘Fake signs’ urging horse-riders to pick up their mess to be removed
Signs installed along Edinburgh’s Water of Leith Walkway urging people to ‘pick up after your horse’ are to be removed by the council.
Bearing the local...
Lawson signs long-term deal with Hibs
Defender Poppy Lawson has signed a new contract with Hibs until the summer of 2026 after standout performances throughout her time in Leith.
The 20-year-old...
Capital Coffee – Little Fitzroy
Little Fitzroy in Easter Road is a top destination for coffee lovers in the city.
I'm often asked what I consider to be the...
APPLIED| Makers Offerings – new exhibition at Custom House Gallery
A new exhibition at Custom House Gallery in Leith celebrates three decades of Applied Arts Scotland (AAS) exhibitions.
Curated by Sarah Calmus and Svetlana Panova,...
Network Rail ‘dragging feet’ over plans to open abandoned railway for active travel
Councillor criticises stalling of plans to connect the old Piershill to Powderhall line with the city's paths network.
The old line which traverses Leith has...
Crowdfunder to complete Leith renovation needs just a little more help
An Edinburgh start up business - Away Industries - leases the ground floor of a former bank building in Leith. The firm is now...
Controversial Leith Walk development gets go ahead
A controversial student housing development has been given the green light for Edinburgh’s Leith Walk following a knife edge vote by councillors.
Developers behind the...
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