district and former municipal burgh in Scotland
Leithers bid for £3m Town of Culture prize as residents invited to shape plans
heraldscotland.com/news/26639472.leith-ramps-efforts-secure-3m-uk-town-culture-award/
OpinionI moved house to Leith 14 months ago and this is our second intruder: He sneaks around at night
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/i-moved-house-to-leith-14-months-ago-and-this-is-our-second-intruder-9159395
Irvine Welsh on vernacular speech, Edinburgh and his new drama: Irvine Welsh’s accent and laidback Leith delivery have remained intact during a prolonged period ...
heraldscotland.com/news/19415080.irvine-welsh-vernacular-speech-edinburgh-new-drama/
OpinionThem’s the breaks: It’s an independent frame of mind: Scotland demands independence. Leith, too. So what's next..?
heraldscotland.com/opinion/26582178.thems-breaks-independent-frame-mind/
Tributes paid as Edinburgh tapas restaurant to close after 17 years: Tapa’s owner, Daniel Shearon, has run the popular eatery, located at The Shore in Leith ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26578064.tributes-paid-edinburgh-tapas-restaurant-close-17-years/
Leith could be given town council under Scottish Government reforms: The district could be given its own town council as part of proposed public sector reforms ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26571095.leith-given-town-council-scottish-government-reforms/
I tried the posh £25 chicken at my new favourite Edinburgh restaurant: This place has recently opened at the super cool Shore
scotsman.com/lifestyle/i-tried-the-posh-ps25-chicken-at-my-new-favourite-edinburgh-restaurant-9127675
More bikes than cars recorded on Edinburgh rush hour route for first time - and this may be why
scotsman.com/news/transport/more-bikes-than-cars-recorded-on-edinburgh-rush-hour-route-for-first-time-and-this-may-be-why-9066343
OpinionEuan McColm: Thank you, The Proclaimers, for Sunshine On Leith - and for standing up for the right to 'offend'
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/euan-mccolm-thank-you-the-proclaimers-for-sunshine-on-leith-and-for-standing-up-for-the-right-to-offend-9029168
£1 membership drive launched to save Leith church from private sale: Leith St Andrew’s Trust is seeking more members before a Scottish Land Fund decision on ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26560327.1-membership-drive-launched-save-leith-church-private-sale/
I discovered this incredible Leith shop just before Ottolenghi opened in Edinburgh
scotsman.com/lifestyle/i-discovered-this-incredible-leith-shop-just-before-ottolenghi-opened-in-edinburgh-9055541
We chat to Leith residents on their thoughts of the new art installation The Knife Angel which has been installed at the Kirkgate
Edinburgh is proud to ... Show more
What did George Square used to look like? Here are 20 amazing pictures of the Glasgow square in the 1950s and 1960s
scotsman.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/what-did-george-square-used-to-look-like-here-are-20-amazing-pictures-of-the-glasgow-square-in-the-1950s-and-1960s-8989657
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A wheel on James Leith's car was missing two locking nuts when he entered the wrong lane of the A981 and collided with an oncoming vehicle ... Show more
Maud OAP to be sentenced for danger drive that ended in crash
Maud OAP to be sentenced for danger drive that ended in crash
Giant yellow towers dominating Edinburgh's skyline are due to be removed: Giant yellow towers set to leave Leith in the coming months
scotsman.com/news/giant-yellow-towers-dominating-edinburghs-skyline-are-due-to-be-removed-8956807
Scots luxury kitchen firm lands floating hotel commission: Kitchens International adds Fingal in Leith to growing list of high-profile hospitality clients
heraldscotland.com/news/26505389.scots-luxury-kitchen-firm-lands-floating-hotel-commission/
Edinburgh's Princes Street set to reopen but businesses are left counting the cost of seven-week closure
scotsman.com/news/edinburghs-princes-street-set-to-reopen-but-businesses-are-counting-the-cost-of-seven-week-closure-8946255
Architect reimagines Edinburgh's empty Victoria Quay: A rarely used office building in Edinburgh could be transformed into a multi-purpose development designed ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26498984.architect-reimagines-edinburghs-empty-victoria-quay/
Popular Leith Walk bookshop hits out at council over trams chaos: Sales at Argonaut Books, which is located at the foot of Leith Walk, dropped by 5 from July to ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26495482.popular-leith-walk-bookshop-hits-council-trams-chaos/
Junior education minister Ben Macpherson resigns: The Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith MSP did not provide a specific reason for his resignation
news.stv.tv/politics/junior-education-minister-ben-macpherson-resigns
Richard Foster won the League Cup final with Ross County against Hibs a decade ago. Here's how he views the Staggies' quarter-final draw at home to ... Show more
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Foster on why Ross County can stun Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Foster on why Ross County can stun Hibernian in the Premier Sports Cup
‘Deeply personal’ wine bar opens in Edinburgh: Leith’s first French wine bar, Chez Bernard, is a tribute to family, honest wine, and the joy of a long lunch.
scotsman.com/regions/edinburgh-fife-and-lothians/deeply-personal-chez-bernard-wine-bar-opens-in-leith-8925459
One-bedroom Edinburgh flat near Leith Walk offers £160,000 opportunity (aff): A one-bedroom ground-floor flat on Thorntree Street, Edinburgh ...
scotsman.com/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/edinburgh-flat-leith-thorntree-bedroom-property-8909275
I learned why Leith deserves to win bid for UK's next Town of Culture: Leith is one of just 15 UK towns to be shortlisted for the 2028 Town of Culture award ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26427360.learned-leith-deserves-win-bid-uks-next-town-culture/
The five hottest Edinburgh Festival Fringe restaurant tables to book pronto: Let us be your inspiration
scotsman.com/lifestyle/the-five-hottest-edinburgh-festival-fringe-restaurant-tables-to-book-pronto-8785621
I tried a fun and relaxed new whisky experience in Edinburgh's coolest venue: These sessions are perfect for whisky lovers
scotsman.com/lifestyle/i-tried-a-fun-and-relaxed-new-whisky-experience-in-edinburghs-coolest-venue-8774509
Trainspotting cast reunite for 30th anniversary screening: Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor and Trainspotting creatives will reunite at Leith Theatre for a special ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26427229.trainspotting-cast-reunite-30th-anniversary-screening/
'We're just not seeing any of it' warns Fringe boss over visitor levy cash amid warning on Leith shows
scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/were-just-not-seeing-any-of-it-warns-fringe-boss-over-visitor-levy-cash-amid-warning-onleith-shows-8830575
Edinburgh Port of Leith | What are those yellow things: What exactly are Edinburgh's giant yellow structures? We know they are wind turbine parts ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26296175.edinburgh-port-leith-yellow-things/
Princes Street fire: Council considering moving trams by road to enable Leith service
scotsman.com/news/council-considering-moving-trams-by-road-to-enable-leith-service-8824340
Edinburgh Port of Leith | What are those yellow things: What exactly are Edinburgh's giant yellow structures? We know they are wind turbine parts ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26296175.edinburgh-port-leith-yellow-things/
Theatre reviews: I Can Die Too | Fever Dreams: The script of I Can Die Too may feel underwritten, but the strength and subtlety of its nine original songs is ...
scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/theatre-and-stage/theatre-reviews-i-can-die-too-fever-dreams-8819182
TPSquared invests more than 1,000 hours supporting the next generation of creative talent
expressandstar.com/business/tpsquared-invests-more-than-1000-hours-supporting-the-next-generation-of-creative-talent-8815725
Edinburgh Art Festival reviews: Sandra George | Wendy McMurdo: The City Art Centre’s Sandra George retrospective is the first must-see show of the summer ...
scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/art/edinburgh-art-festival-reviews-sandra-george-wendy-mcmurdo-8812231
‘Superb’ Glasgow restaurant to open first venue in Edinburgh: A much-loved Glasgow restaurant will open a new restaurant in Leith this summer.
scotsman.com/regions/edinburgh-fife-and-lothians/asu-by-five-march-to-open-at-browns-of-leith-in-edinburgh-8814100
Princes Street fire: Call for extra buses to make up for lack of trams between city centre and Leith
scotsman.com/news/princes-street-fire-call-for-extra-buses-to-make-up-for-lack-of-trams-between-city-centre-and-leith-8803191
Princes Street fire: Ben Macpherson writes to Scottish Government over Leith transport disruption
scotsman.com/news/ben-macpherson-scottish-government-leith-disruption-8802751
Edinburgh attack: More love than hate on Leith Walk: Sukhada Tatke reflects on the recent anti-Muslim attacks on Leith Walk and the rise of far-right ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/holyrood/26248491.edinburgh-attack-love-hate-leith-walk/
'Man had a knife': Eyewitness describes fatal Leith disturbance: An eyewitness to a fatal disturbance in Leith has described a man with a knife as the incident ...
scotsman.com/news/man-knife-arrested-leith-disturbance-8779882
Leith Theatre officially taken off 'at risk' register after almost a decade: The theatre has been on the register for almost 10 years
scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/leith-theatre-officially-taken-off-at-risk-register-after-almost-a-decade-8781709
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What are the giant yellow windfarm structures in Leith port?
Environment Correspondent Vicky Allan reports 👇
Watch as thousands of people took part in an anti-racism demonstration in Edinburgh on Saturday in response to allegedly terror-linked anti-Muslim attacks last ... Show more
What are the giant yellow windfarm structures in Leith port?: Leith's giant yellow 'Minions' are actually offshore wind components ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26230780.giant-yellow-windfarm-structures-leith-port/
Thousands take part in anti-racism rally after terrorism-linked murder bids: Demonstrators marched down Leith Walk where one of the alleged attacks took place
news.stv.tv/east-central/thousands-take-part-in-anti-racism-rally-after-terrorism-linked-murder-bids
TV crews take over Leith Links as season two filming for hit crime drama Dept. Q gets under way
scotsman.com/news/tv-crews-take-over-leith-links-as-filming-for-hit-crime-drama-dept-q-gets-under-way-8761809
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BBC Jun 22
Man charged with terrorism-linked attempted murders in Edinburgh: Lewis Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with five counts of attempted murder.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2x9j1en29o
CCTV shows moments leading to arrest after Edinburgh ‘anti-Muslim’ attacks in Leith
news.stv.tv/east-central/cctv-shows-moments-leading-to-arrest-after-edinburgh-anti-muslim-attacks-in-leith
🏴🇲🇦 World Cup connections helping Scots adoptee on his journey to find his birth family in Morocco.
Ryan Ferguson, from Leith ... Show more
Terror probe as 'Edinburgh knifeman' goes on 'anti-Muslim rampage' injuring five: Multiple victims were from the Muslim community, as the incidents are being ...
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/five-injured-after-man-wielding-37325281
Scotland fans in Leith rejoice after John McGinn scores Scotland's first World Cup Goal in 28 years
Man charged after suspected faith-based attacks leaves five injured in Edinburgh: Footage emerged online appearing to show a bare-chested man carrying a weapon ...
news.stv.tv/east-central/man-charged-after-suspected-faith-based-attacks-leaves-five-injured-in-edinburgh
Five men hurt in suspected ‘faith-hate attacks’ in Edinburgh as Scottish man arrested
news.stv.tv/east-central/five-men-hurt-in-suspected-faith-hate-attack-in-edinburgh-as-scottish-man-arrested
Four people injured and man arrested after ‘knife’ incidents in Edinburgh: Police said there were a "series of incidents" across the west of the city ...
news.stv.tv/east-central/four-people-injured-and-man-arrested-after-knife-incidents-in-edinburgh
Leith Walk closed amid ongoing police incident: A major ongoing incident has seen an area of Leith Walk closed
scotsman.com/news/leith-walk-closed-amid-ongoing-police-incident-8751841
Leith Walk in Edinburgh 📍
Artist Greg Mitchell with frame-maker Jamie Sutherland and his painting titled ‘The Celebrant’ before hanging the picture on the ... Show more
Leith 900 exhibition, Edinburgh: Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is recruiting a designer for an exhibition inside Leith’s Category A-listed Custom House ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/leith-900-exhibition-edinburgh
Paid articlePaywall Leith Legends complete 3,070-mile walking challenge: A group of Edinburgh sheltered housing tenants completed a 3,070-mile walking challenge ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26188565.leith-legends-complete-3-070-mile-walking-challenge/
OpinionI had a frantic Saturday afternoon in Edinburgh's biggest department store: It was a stressful weekend
scotsman.com/news/opinion/i-had-a-frantic-saturday-afternoon-in-edinburghs-biggest-department-store-8670757
Edinburgh’s Woven whisky launch new blending room experience: Edinburgh independent whisky makers Woven have unveiled plans for a dedicated whisky blending ...
scotsman.com/regions/edinburgh-fife-and-lothians/edinburghs-woven-whisky-launch-new-blending-room-experience-8666788
A violent youth who murdered a man with a hunting knife after being released on bail having slashed a teenager has been sentenced to life ... Show more
Leith 900 exhibition, Edinburgh: Scottish Historic Buildings Trust is recruiting a designer for an exhibition inside Leith’s Category A-listed Custom House ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/leith-900-exhibition-edinburgh
Paid articlePaywall Under the Radar: Acolyte: With a new EP just out and a string of live shows lined up for the next few months, Leith band Acolyte look set to attract many more ...
scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/under-the-radar-acolyte-8659239
The battle for Scotland's digital soul is being waged in Leith: The sun beams down on Leith as I trundle along Commercial Street on a sticky Friday morning.
heraldscotland.com/life_style/26150226.battle-scotlands-digital-soul-waged-leith/
OpinionI went to the first Leith Food Festival and I'm still digesting the experience: Last weekend was a bit of a blur
scotsman.com/news/opinion/i-went-to-the-first-leith-food-festival-and-im-still-digesting-the-experience-8659799
I had an exciting first look at what will be Leith's coolest restaurant: Things are taking shape down at the Shore
scotsman.com/lifestyle/i-had-an-exciting-first-look-at-what-will-be-leiths-coolest-restaurant-8658445
For three months they have dominated the skyline in Edinburgh, but what are the giant yellow structures at Leith Docks?
Nicola Sturgeon to speak at Edinburgh book launch next week: The event, organised by Topping and Company, will be held at Pilrig St. Paul's on Leith Walk on ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26145383.nicola-sturgeon-speak-edinburgh-book-launch-next-week/
The battle for Scotland's digital soul is being waged in Leith: The sun beams down on Leith as I trundle along Commercial Street on a sticky Friday morning.
heraldscotland.com/life_style/26150226.battle-scotlands-digital-soul-waged-leith/
Edinburgh tram hits pedestrian closing large section of major road Leith Walk: Motorists advised to avoid the area and trams affected
scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-tram-hits-pedestrian-closing-section-of-major-road-leith-walk-8638694
I've found the perfect way of keeping cool on the move in the heat of Edinburgh and Glasgow
scotsman.com/news/transport/ive-found-the-perfect-way-of-keeping-cool-on-the-move-in-the-heat-of-edinburgh-and-glasgow-8641413
The UK’s online safety minister has said the government is 'racing extremely fast' to settle the question of whether children should be banned from ... Show more
I tried an 'octodog' at this Leith seafood restaurant: IN the "hip" and increasingly gentrified former docklands of Leith, Edinburgh ...
thenational.scot/business/26132188.tried-octodog-leith-seafood-restaurant/
BREAKING: SNP have held the constituency of Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith
Full cookery theatre programme confirmed for inaugural Leith Food Festival: A selection of Edinburgh’s most talented experts will take centre stage throughout ...
scotsman.com/regions/edinburgh-fife-and-lothians/full-cookery-theatre-programme-confirmed-for-inaugural-leith-food-festival-including-award-winning-chefs-8544642
Royal Yacht Britannia named top attraction by Tripadvisor: The Royal Yacht Britannia has been named the world’s top attraction in Tripadvisor’s 2026/27 awards ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26060922.royal-yacht-britannia-named-top-attraction-tripadvisor/
Scran season 9: What to expect at Brown's of Leith | Scotsman Food and Drink: Today's episode features a trip to Edinburgh, where I visit a new foodie haunt ...
foodanddrink.scotsman.com/scran-podcast/scran-season-9-what-to-expect-at-browns-of-leith/
A vibrant new graffiti-style mural celebrating the people, stories and spirit of Leith has been unveiled at the Newkirkgate Shopping Centre.
The artwork ... Show more
New community mural brings colour and local stories to shopping centre: The artwork at Newkirkgate Shopping Centre aims to capture the images that best represent ...
news.stv.tv/east-central/new-community-mural-brings-colour-and-local-stories-to-shopping-centre
Celtic labour to victory over 10-man Hibs to move joint top as gauntlet laid down to Hearts and Rangers
scotsman.com/sport/football/celtic/latest-celtic-news/celtic-labour-to-victory-over-10-man-hibs-to-move-joint-top-as-gauntlet-laid-down-to-hearts-and-rangers-8485646
