Places of Leith explores the fiery history of The King’s Wark.
Currently housed at the Leith Theatre and formerly located at The Old Dr Bells Baths, Leith’s venues and community have opened their arms to this volunteer initiative which was founded in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
The Leith Rules Golf Society highlights John Rattray and the exciting history of golf in Leith.
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust give us a glimpse into the past of Custom House and ask what we see for its future?
Gavin Booth, transport author/historian and a member of South Leith Parish Church recalls the problems at Pilrig due to electric trams in 1905.
Liz Hare from Citadel Arts Group remembers the Leith Hospital with a brief introduction and excerpt from their publication, Leith Hospital Recalls.
Places of Leith looks at the Leith Signal Tower, one of the oldest buildings standing in Leith today.
Explore the history of Leith Nautical College featuring quotes from former students.
People of Leith dedicates Day 12 to Douglas McKay in short piece written and submitted by the Leith Civic Trust.
Tracy Griffen walks us through the past and present of the Leith Festival and Pageant.
Happy Diwali! Today we feature the Hindu Mandir & Cultural Centre in Leith.
Today we take a tour of Leith Theatre, an Art Deco gem that is part of the civic complex, gifted to the people of Leith from Edinburgh following the amalgamation in 1920.
Recounting a brief history of the remarkable Dalmeny Drill Hall (1901-Present), now the home of the Out of the Blue Arts and Education Trust
This remembrance day we remember the 216 members of the 7th (Leith) Battalion, The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment) (7RS) and 12 civilians who lost their lives in what remains the worst rail collisions in the UK.
Leith Residents share memories of loved ones who went to war.
Continuing our focus on Remembrance Day, we take a closer look at the Air Raids that took place in Leith during WWII.
We celebrate the Merchant Navy Personnel who have given their lives in service.
Voices of Leith series begins with an interview of Mary Moriarty, known locally as the ‘Queen of Leith’.
Taking a closer look at the maps of Leith.
Details of the amalgamation of Edinburgh are retold in a short piece by local author Alistair Rutherford.