What a year it has been. As lockdown finally lifts, our online exhibition has come to an end. For this final post we are celebrating the Leith Crest and Motto. Leith will Persevere. Always.

C’mon the Hibees!!! On the penultimate (second to last) day of 100 days of Leith, Tom Wright from Hibernian Historical Trust shares some history and links with the Leith community of every (most) Leither’s favourite football club.

On Day 98, we look at Leith from the perspective of Citadel Youth Centre’s intergenerational Old’s Cool programme.

Today we take a look at the Water of Leith.

Today we look at the Leith Sands & Races, annual festival and sporting event which ran from early 1500s - 1816.

On Day 90, we’re highlighting the Citadel Youth Centre which has been providing youth work for the community of Leith since 1980, celebrating its 40th anniversary this past October 2020.

Today we celebrate Leith Community Centre. A lively and safe space for a huge range of activities, it has been at the heart of Leith since it was built as part of the Newkirkgate Development.

On day 88 we are reflecting on the Pillars of our Community, run by South Leith Parish Church in 2009. Did you or someone you know receive a silver or bronze medal as part of the Pillars of Leith? We would love to hear your story, and add it to this post!

Prior to the Boundary Extension act in 1920, Newhaven came under the governance of the Burgh of Leith. In today’s post we delve into the life of the Newhaven Fishwife - at one time a common sight not only in Leith, but across the city as they sold their wares.

In todays’ post we honour Arthur Williams, who slept homeless on the streets of Leith for many years, at 83 years old he is now being well looked after in a residential care home. We thank his family for their help with this post.

Today we explore Urban Growing in the heart of Leith with Earth in Common (formerly Leith Community Crops in Pots).

Leith Victoria AAC is Scotland’s oldest boxing club. In today’s post we look at the magnificent past and ongoing achievements of the club.

On Day 78 we take a look at the research ship used to develop new and improved fishing methods and engineering machinery - now being turned into a floating museum to be docked in Leith.

Local Storyteller Shantywoman Jan Bee Brown shares the fascinating history of John Sackheouse - who stowed away on a whaling boat on its way home to Leith.

Today’s lovely post takes a look at The Boys’ Brigade (or simply BB) in Leith, past and present.

“There is a place in a foreign land which is forever Leith.” Today we look at the Leith Roll of Honour with a fascinating THELMA FM podcast featuring local historian Andrew Grant.

A brief history Leith Community Concert Band with images and music.

We look at one of the most successful Scottish films of all time on its 25th Anniversary and its connection to Leith

Today we look at the Chronicles of Leith, currently displayed at the South Leith Parish Church.

Pilmeny Development Project (PDP), making a difference to the lives of local residents of all ages in this area for 42 years now!