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10 of Edinburgh's historic colonies and where you can find them

Constructed in the 19th century for the capital's skilled working classes, colony developments can still be found today in ten different locations all over Edinburgh and Leith - here's where to find them.

Edinburgh Live

Cake shop 'serving Edinburgh's best sweet treats' opening second venue in Leith

Their Stockbridge shop is often queued down the street and we'll no doubt see similar in Leith soon, with a variety of beautiful bakes set to be served up on Great Junction Street.

Edinburgh Live

Scotland's oldest wine seller visited by Charles Dickens opens new Edinburgh shop

Founded in the capital over 200 years ago, Cockburns of Leith have been known to have some very famous customers over the years, with the likes of Sir Walter Scott and even Charles Dickens buying a bottle.

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Confused Edinburgh man spots 'light orbs' floating in the sky near his home

The Edinburgh resident is curious as to what the lights could be. They say that the strange phenomenon has been captured more than once in Leith and is looking for answers.

Edinburgh Live

Hibs academy chief Steve Kean responds to management return query as he admits 'you never know' despite Leith happiness

The former Blackburn Rovers manager is in charge of helping develop the Easter Road club's next crop but there's a never say never approach to a frontline return.

Edinburgh Live

Plant Bae had proved an extremely popular addition to Edinburgh city centre during the pandemic, but was forced to close over uncertainties last year. However, their new site has now opened in Leith.

Edinburgh Live

LeithLate celebration is back this weekend with free and pay-what-you-can events for all

A three-day celebration of the vibrant Leith community is coming back to the city on Friday, June 24, bringing days of fun, music and art after a two-year absence.

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Vision unveiled for a 50,000-job Forth freeport

The bid claims to be able to unlock £6bn of private and public investment for Scotland

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Aiden McGeady close to Hibs transfer as Easter Road club confident Lee Johnson has got his man

Veteran winger is expected to team up with Johnson again in Leith.

Daily Record

Rod Stewart announces special Edinburgh gig in memory of his father

The song Touchline is a tribute to Rod's late father Robert, who was born in Leith.

Daily Record

Edinburgh woman films 'spinning and floating' UFO in the Leith sky

Jeanette Cousland, who lives in Leith, believes she may have recorded a UFO visiting Edinburgh and she says that she is open to the idea that "extraterrestrials walk amongst us."

Edinburgh Live

The Edinburgh shoppers who refuse to abandon one of city's last precincts

The Newkirkgate shopping centre In Leith has been a much-loved part of the area for nearly 60 years despite its changing faces and shops, as well as inevitable decline in the face of online shopping.

Edinburgh Live

Lewis Miller relishing Hibs battle as latest Lee Johnson transfer ready to turn friends into enemies

Latest Easter Road recruit is currently on Australa U23 duty but will head to Leith in the next couple of weeks.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Leith bingo hall to be protected after council U-turn

The council's planning committee voted overwhelmingly to protect the former cinema-turned bingo hall, after members were told it is "only way of socialising" for many in the community.

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A bus through Edinburgh Leith Walk's tram works takes as long as walking

The work to install the new tramlines from the city centre down to Newhaven continue to cause travel chaos for commuters as it takes bus services nearly 25 minutes to travel Leith Walk

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh residents worried historic building at risk after council make planning changes

The rear of the building Manderston Street was included in the revised Leith Conservation Area boundary put to a public consultation last year - but was removed before going to councillors for final approval.

Edinburgh Live

Eight Edinburgh drivers fined for driving wrong way down one-way street in Leith

Edinburgh police carried out the initiative after complaints from neighbours raised the issue of drivers in Leith ignoring the one way signs on two local streets

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh chef of the Year to launch new gourmet pop-up in Leith this summer

Barry Fish by chef Barry Bryson pop-up will be coming to the heart of Leith this August, bringing an outstanding dining experience - and hosting several top chefs.

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All the Edinburgh restaurants, cafes and takeaways we have sadly lost in 2022

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, many of the popular Edinburgh eateries we all enjoy have sadly been forced to close, although some still survive in other locations

Edinburgh Live

The six most ghastly Edinburgh spots we walk past without realising every day

If there’s one thing that’s sure to put you off your picnic, it’s the knowledge you’ve laid your hamper near the site of a giant plague pit.

Edinburgh Live

The Beach House Café in Portobello will soon be brought closer to Leith locals as the location of their new branch is announced. It will be found in Leith's Carron Place

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Chinese takeaway makes 'painful' decision to close after 54 years

With closures coming thick and fast throughout the capital, SilverBowl Chinese takeaway in Leith is the latest victim of rising costs, leaving regular customers gutted as they announced their imminent closure.

Insider UK

Leith whisky company secures two-year sponsorship deal with Hibernian Football Club

Hibs will step out on the with the company’s Whisky Row brand emblazoned on the back of their shirts

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh barbers announce plans to open new Leith branch in abandoned pet shop

The Stag Barber company currently has two branches in Edinburgh on Lady Lawson Street and Haymarket. They have now announced their plans to expand to Duke Street

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man to walk length UK to prove 'you don't need to travel the world for an adventure'

A Leith based man is backpacking 600 miles from John O'Groats to Lands End for two months to raise money for a sports charity that works with disadvantaged youths nation wide.

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