Tag: Leith
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 from Live Edinburgh News
Fire rips through Granary Pub in Leith...
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 (51), from the Kabale Kinkizi district of Uganda.
Flavia died as...
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 developments at St Nicholas Court in Ferry Road and Hermitage...
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 and at Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Dalmeny...
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 was a difficult one for me as my marriage of...
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 can experience a feast for the senses with a bespoke...
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 morning on Great Junction Street.
A Police Scotland...
‘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 on these designs and is challenging you to notice them....
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 and shop fronts. A new exhibition at The Red Door...
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 artists who were on hand to sell their work to...
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 Award after overcoming homelessness, a violent attack and a chaotic...
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 redecorate The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Therapy Centre in Leith on Monday....
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 safer neighbourhood priorities (joint Police & Council priorities) from anyone...
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 area soon realised that they had to do something to...
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 for an interesting alternative Valentine's night out. Gagarin Way, now a...
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 on 8-10 February 2013 and is looking for around 20...
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 their plans for the beautification of the important thoroughfare which...
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 funding website that has just started accepting UK-based projects. He...
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 Hinds, Councillor Jim Orr, Vice Convener of Transport and Environment...
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 he was excited to attend the formal event this morning...
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 its annual Summer Fayre.
The housing development is owned by Port...
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 1000 years of Leith’s history and its immense importance 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 a short trip to the north of Scotland. She is...
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 Elizabeth's 60 years on the throne, we thought you might...
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 single.
Kristyna has also linked up with the charity Centrepoint and...
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 of her tour. Kristyna claimed:- "I can't really function without music."
Kristyna...
Leith Walk cyclists must stay off the pavements!
Leith Central Community Council held their AGM and ordinary monthly meeting last night.
The community police officer announced to the meeting that an action day is planned for 23 May 2012 when as many cyclists...
Anti Biomass protest at Holyrood
Environmentalists and residents from Dundee, Falkirk, Grangemouth and Edinburgh today gathered outside The Scottish Parliament to call on the Scottish Government to stop subsidising big biomass as 'green' energy.
Shortly before the demo, Fergus Ewing, Energy...
Uncovering history in Leith
A section of Leith’s 16th century town ditch which formed part of Leith’s historic defences are set to be uncovered today as city archaeologists begin excavation work ahead of a proposed housing development at...
Chip pan fire in Leith
A 47-year-old man was rescued by firefighters from a flat on Elliot Street in Edinburgh during a fire yesterday afternoon.
Three fire engines and a height appliance attended the blaze at the first floor flat after...
