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Art exhibition in Leith opening today
Contemporary colour signals new exhibition in Leith
New spring exhibition launches 13 March 2014
Artists include Alison Cowan, Tommy Fitchet and Celia Forrest
A colourful collection of...
£eith decides on community awards
We explained yesterday that a decision would be made today about spending up to £22,885 in individual awards of up to £1,000. Well they...
£eith Decides – Depute Lord Provost reminds you to vote tomorrow!
Councillor Deidre Brock would like to remind you to get along to the decision-making event tomorrow 15 February 2014 at Leith Community Education Centre,...
The A to Z of Not Feeling Very Well
Our old man of Leith, Mike Smith, is not one for complaining about being unwell, much...
Here's his A to Z of not feeling very...
Fire at Granary in Leith
A fire was reported last night about 7:00pm and required assistance from about 30 firefighters at the height of the blaze.
The first photo came...
Police name victim of road collision in Great Junction Street
Police have named the woman who died in a road collision which occurred in in Great Junction Street on Friday.
The victim was Flavia Tumwijukye...
Leith Fundraising for MacMillan
HOUSING ASSOCIATION RAISES NEARLY £1300 FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has raised nearly £1300 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
PoLHA’s sheltered housing...
VIDEO : Public Art on 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...
Heart(s) in Leith
It is often said that marriage is an institution. It is often said I should be in one but that’s another story. Last year...
Britannia opens its wardroom for entertaining
The Royal Yacht Britannia’s Wardroom is steeped in history and tradition. Here, Britannia's top-ranked Officers would gather to dine and relax. Today, from 8 to 18 guests...
Driver has lucky escape after crane accident on Gt Junction Street
A driver had a lucky escape this morning when a crane dropped the load it was lifting onto the vehicle. The accident happened this...
‘Leith in Black and Red’ in Gallery anniversary
Often the strange and quirky parts of shops or buildings can be over-looked in a busy street, but Leith artist Tommy Perman has focused...
Preview: Leith, in Black and Red
It's not just Leith's locals who can boast character. According to artist Tommy Perman there is a bit of the unusual along its streets...
Affordable Art at Drill Hall’s Arts Market
The Out of the Blue Drill Hall’s quarterly Arts Market took place over the weekend. The Dalmeny Street venue's Arts Market hosted over 50...
Leith girl wins Prince’s Trust award
PRINCE OF WALES CELEBRATES YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACHIEVEMENTS AT STAR-STUDDED CEREMONY
Naomi Johnston, 27, from Leith won the Mappin and Webb Young Ambassador of the Year...
MS Therapy Centre getting a makeover
Working It Out to help the MS Therapy Centre
Fourteen young people from the Working It Out project are preparing to don their overalls and...
Live in Leith? Take part in this survey
The Feeling Safe Community Forum aims to do just that - to create an environment where people feel safe. They are currently seeking suggestions for...
Is Leith getting back on track?
Following the disappointment when they realised that the new tramline would not be coming to Leith (at least not yet), business people in the...
Gagarin Way – comedy for Valentine’s Day
Black Dingo Productions with A company called Andy presents Gagarin Way by Gregory Burke
With a performance on 14 February this black comedy could make...
Volunteers needed to paint therapy centre this week
Help to create a new look for the MS Therapy Centre
The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Therapy Centre in Leith is undergoing a makeover this week...
Leith Business Association have designs on Leith Walk
The Leith Business Association (LBA) would really like all traffic on Leith Walk to slow down. That is one of the main thoughts behind...
Eyetoons – made in Leith!
Ian Tranor is a freelance graphic designer, based in Leith and he recently submitted a project to Kickstarter – a well known American crowd...
Transport Convenor opens new path for cycles and pedestrians
A new shared use route connecting the Shore in Leith with Portobello Promenade was officially launched at lunchtime today by Transport Convener, Councillor Lesley...
Leith Flag now flying high
Alex Wilson is a local historian who has worked hard over the last two years to restore the Leith flag to the city, and...
St Nicholas Court holding Summer Fayre this weekend
SUNSHINE (HOPEFULLY) ON LEITH THIS WEEKEND
St Nicholas Court Sheltered Housing Complex in Edinburgh is hoping for sunshine this weekend as it gets set for...
Walk Tour Leith launched this week
Walk Tour Leith, in association with Edinburgh Tour Guides, are now providing regular daily walking tours in Leith.
These tours are a comprehensive guide to...
MS Marco Polo back in Leith
The MS Marco Polo called in at Leith on Monday morning to pick up some passengers and also allow some to reluctantly disembark after...
Sixty Things to do in Edinburgh during the Diamond Jubilee Weekend
Additional reporting by Sarah Turnbull and Phyllis Stephen
With an extra couple of days off work at the beginning of June to celebrate HM Queen...
Kristyna Myles review
On Wednesday evening, Kristyna Myles played in the Malmaison Hotel in Leith as part of her tour around the UK to promote her upcoming...
Busker gets signed by Decca but remains on the street
Kristyna Myles, a busker from Manchester, who was recently signed to the world-famous Decca Universal label arrived at the Malmaison in Edinburgh this evening as part...
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