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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 · Jun 7, 2022

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 · Jun 7, 2022

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 · Jun 6, 2022

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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 · Jun 5, 2022

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 · Jun 5, 2022

Popular Edinburgh café on Portobello Beach to open new Leith branch

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 · Jun 4, 2022

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 4, 2022

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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

Insider UK · Jun 3, 2022

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 · Jun 2, 2022

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2022

Edinburgh drivers have cars seized in major police crackdown on untaxed vehicles

The Edinburgh community police teamed up with the DVLA to crack down on untaxed vehicles across Leith on Tuesday afternoon with a number being clamped or seized

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2022

When an Edinburgh man was caught keeping an alligator in a Leith tower block

A 34-year-old man was arrested after officers discovered he was keeping a five foot long alligator in his 15th floor flat, with the animal housed in a bath tub.

Edinburgh Live · May 31, 2022

Outlander star Sam Heughan spotted enjoying dinner at top Edinburgh restaurant

The Kitchin in Leith welcomed Sam and Men in Kilts co-star Graham McTavish.

Daily Record · May 30, 2022

Edinburgh bottle shop opens in Leith, offering craft beers and specialty wines

The Leith Bottle Shop opened on Wednesday and is specialising in craft beers, wines and speciality spirits that Leith locals might have trouble finding in other shops

Edinburgh Live · May 28, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · May 28, 2022

First look inside Edinburgh's new Lind and Lime Gin distillery at the Shore

The energy efficient distillery in the historic Port of Leith launched this week expecting to welcome 10,000 visitors a year to experience their tasting, bottle filling and cocktail making tour

Edinburgh Live · May 27, 2022

Top Edinburgh restaurant gets visit from Outlander star Sam Heughan

The A-lister dropped into The Kitchin in Leith alongside Outlander co-star Graham McTavish with the pair now shooting for their latest series, Men in Kilts.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

Edinburgh doctor helps Ukrainian family with ill child escape after dad dies in conflict

The three-year-old will have one more operation in Germany before making the rest of the journey with his mum to Edinburgh, so the family can start a new life in Leith

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

Edinburgh's best sandwiches as capital celebrates British Sandwich Week

It's a good excuse to treat yourself to a stacked sandwich this week - we've chosen some of our favourite sandwich places in the city and we're certainly spoilt for choice.

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Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2022

New Edinburgh neighbourhood would include 800 apartments, plush hotel and shops

'Harbour 31', in Leith, could be one of the city's newest mixed development sites if the plans are accepted by the City of Edinburgh Council, with a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) being submitted on Thursday, May 26

Edinburgh Live · May 21, 2022

New Edinburgh street food in Leith serves up 'deep steamed mars bars'

Steam Bunny in Leith opened at the start of the month, serving a selection of steamed buns. They are now adding to their range by offering a twist on the classic deep fried mars bar

Edinburgh Live · May 20, 2022

New Edinburgh boutique Indian restaurant Cilantro opening in Leith this summer

We're very excited about this one! Promising 'an intimate dining experience' with 'true Indian cuisine', Cilantro could welcome in customers in Leith as early as next month.

Daily Record · May 19, 2022

Irvine Welsh's life and childhood in Edinburgh to be focus of new documentary

Choose Irvine Welsh will be narrated by the Trainspotting writer and will look at his childhood in Leith, his teenage years in the 1970s, and his rise to literary stardom.

Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2022

Edinburgh shop 'locked in by tram works' as construction on new line continues

In a desperate plea to customers this week, arts and textiles store Logan Malloch said the extension had been a huge "hurdle" for themselves and many others on Leith Walk.

Edinburgh Live · May 17, 2022

Edinburgh Steam Bunny: New steamed bun and street food stall opens in Leith

Steam Bunny opened on May 9 and began as a lockdown idea between two friends, Tomasz and Maciej, and they have spent the past couple of years getting ready before finally opening.

Edinburgh Live · May 15, 2022

Johnny Vegas spotted at Edinburgh pub as comedian hops behind the bar

The Brass Monkey pub in Leith took to social media to share their excitement after the 51-year-old comedian had stopped by for a few drinks on Saturday (May 14).

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