100 Days
What a year it has been. As lockdown finally lifts, our online exhibition has come to an end. For this final post we are celebrating the Leith Crest and Motto. Leith will Persevere. Always.
C’mon the Hibees!!! On the penultimate (second to last) day of 100 days of Leith, Tom Wright from Hibernian Historical Trust shares some history and links with the Leith community of every (most) Leither’s favourite football club.
On Day 96 we take a peek inside Trafalgar Hall - The Masonic Temple specially built for Trafalgar Lodge no. 223
The Proclaimers. Music Legends. Enough said.
Whisky Expert and founder of Kask Whisky, Justine Hazlehurst, takes us on a tour of Leith’s whisky distilling past in today’s post.
Today we celebrate Leith Community Centre. A lively and safe space for a huge range of activities, it has been at the heart of Leith since it was built as part of the Newkirkgate Development.
On day 88 we are reflecting on the Pillars of our Community, run by South Leith Parish Church in 2009. Did you or someone you know receive a silver or bronze medal as part of the Pillars of Leith? We would love to hear your story, and add it to this post!
Prior to the Boundary Extension act in 1920, Newhaven came under the governance of the Burgh of Leith. In today’s post we delve into the life of the Newhaven Fishwife - at one time a common sight not only in Leith, but across the city as they sold their wares.
On day 86, local sculptor Duncan Robertson provides us with a personal overview of internationally renowned Leith sculptor and artists - Eduardo Paolozzi.
Paddy Kavanagh from Leith Depot discusses the past and present of Music in Leith
Gordon Milne shares his knowledge of the Burgh of Leith Town Hall, Police Station & Court Rooms.
On Day 78 we take a look at the research ship used to develop new and improved fishing methods and engineering machinery - now being turned into a floating museum to be docked in Leith.
We look at the iconic Victorian Swing bridge in Leith which remains the largest standing bridge of its kind in Scotland.
Kristín Hannesdóttir, the Director at Groves-Raines Architects Studios, shares with Leith For Ever the extraordinary history of Lamb’s House.
On Day 51 of 100 Days of Leith Charlotte Encombe, Chair of Leith Central Community Council tells us about Coallie park - the section of the water of Leith from Keddie Gardens Park to Coal Hill.
As the weather remains wintry we look back at previous cold snaps experienced by Leithers, particularly 1946-7, excellently recalled in these excerpts from a piece by Frank Ferri.
Kat Brooks tells us about starting the Phoenix Choir, Leith and the choir brings us some musical cheer with a socially distant Christmas performance!
On Day 39 of 100 Days of Leith, we take a look at the beginning of Christmas cards - right here in Leith.
Christmas is a time of giving, On day 38 of 100 days of Leith John Evans of the Leith Trust tells us about Leith Gives.
On Day 37 of 100 Days of Leith, local Author Tim Bell recalls the first glimpse of Trainspotting at Christmas 1988…
