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‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Council Elections 2012 – Splashback! dives in
With just under a month to go before the local elections, Splashback!, the Edinburgh residents campaign fighting to re-open Leith Waterworld, is ratcheting up...
Sex offender sighted in Edinburgh
Strathclyde Police have confirmed that missing registered sex offender, Gary Travers has been sighted in Edinburgh.
Officers from Strathclyde Police are now working closely with...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Marjorie Thomas
Marjorie Thomas is the LibDem candidate for Leith.
Councillor Marjorie Thomas was first elected to the City of Edinburgh Council in 2003 as the Councillor for the Leith Links Ward....
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Nicola Ross
Nicola Ross, 33 is standing as a Conservative candidate in the Leith Ward.
She has worked as a community worker in North Edinburgh for six...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Gordon Munro
Gordon Munro is standing as Labour candidate for Leith Ward.
He was first elected for the Harbour Ward in 2003, winning back the seat from...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Adam McVey
Adam McVey is one of the two SNP candidates standing for election in Leith Ward.
Adam has most recently worked for Amnesty International and a...
Council Elections 2012 – Meet the candidates – Rob Munn
Rob Munn is the SNP candidate for Leith.
Rob Munn was born in Canada and has lived in Leith since 1984. He was first elected to...
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