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The surprisingly exotic fate of Edinburgh's sludge ship MV Gardyloo

Leith ship MV Gardyloo spent decades dumping the city's sewage in the North Sea, but is now fulfilling a very different purpose at a foreign port.

Edinburgh Live

The grim underground Edinburgh sites we walk over every day without realising

As we commute in and out of the city centre every day, whether it's to work or study, we may not be aware of some of the grim but fascinating underground sites that we pass over

Edinburgh Live

6 Hibs standout moments in Burton Albion win as Elie Youan and an Elias Melkersen back up hype

In the end it was another morale-boosting win for the Leith men as Lee Johnson sees imrpovements.

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Port of Leith's vertical distillery gets crowdfunding boost

The company is hoping to be ready for launch by next spring

Insider UK

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

Popular Edinburgh vegan cafe finally reopens in new site after being 'forced' to shut

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.

Edinburgh Live

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

Insider UK

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.

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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.

Daily Record

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.

Edinburgh Live

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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Edinburgh Live

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.

Edinburgh Live

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

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