100 Days
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…
Sinita Potiwal tells Leith For Ever about Sikh Sanjog & Punjabi Junction, and describes how they've adapted during the pandemic.
Leith For Ever takes a look at the past, the present and the presents of Coburg House! (Get it?… because there’s a Xmas Market on)
Adrian Harris and GIllian Raab reflect on Leith’s Jewish heritage, and the Festival of Chanukah.
We look at the history of the Malmaison Hotel, originally built as a seaman’s mission in 1883.
Reverend Iain May of South Leith Parish Church, writes about the founding of Castle Community Bank.
Diana Morton from Museums and Galleries Edinburgh shows us some highlights from the fascinating pieces contained in the Leith Collections.
Take a look at the Leith Heritage Trail and explore the many historic places in Leith with this informative map produced by Leith Trust and the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust.
Living Leith Podcast shares stories about Leith, from the people of Leith. Day 29 we are spotlighting their interview with Artist, DJ and award winning drag performer Jordy Deelight.
On Day 28 of 100 Days of Leith Miles Tubb of the Living Memory Association provides an overview of Leith Docks and changes over the years.
Day 27 welcomes in the Holiday Season with a spotlight on Light Up Leith : a real life advent calendar, with windows decorated throughout December for the community to find and explore!
Happy St. Andrew's Day!
Joanne Baird, Session Clerk at Leith St. Andrew’s Church shares some history of this beautiful building and the Saint himself.
For Day 25 of 100 Days of Leith author R.O. Neish has written a small piece about shipbuilding in the port of Leith featuring the largest sailing ship ever built in a British shipyard, the København.
LeithLate Virtual Tours explore Murals and Art Studios in Leith through videos, audio and high-res images, all plotted on an interactive map.
Living Leith Podcast shares stories about Leith, from the people of Leith. Day 23 we are spotlighting their interview with local bar owner Billy Ross.
Author of ‘Old Edinburgh Trams’ , Kenneth G. Williamson, provides Leith For Ever with a brief history of the Leith Central Station.
Day 21 remembers Councillor Rev. Elizabeth Wardlaw and her huge contribution to the spirit and community of Leith.
