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.
The Proclaimers. Music Legends. Enough said.
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.
On day 86, local sculptor Duncan Robertson provides us with a personal overview of internationally renowned Leith sculptor and artists - Eduardo Paolozzi.
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.
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.
In our next instalment of Voices of Leith, Claire Smith catches up with Local Leith author, Millie Gray, who has written ten family sagas, based in 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.
A woman physician when few women studied medicine, a suffragette and advocate of women’s rights, and mother to 4 children adopted during the 1st World War, Grace Ross Cadell was an extraordinary woman. Learn about her connection with Leith.
Leith For Ever talks with Award-winning Scottish Singer/Songwriter Dean Owens. A proud Leither, his music has taken him all over the world in the course of his career.
Pilmeny Development Project (PDP), making a difference to the lives of local residents of all ages in this area for 42 years now!
Day 64 explores the life and legacy of one of Leith’s most famous sons, Chief Constable Willie Merrilees OBE.
On the 60th anniversary of the artist JD Fergusson’s death, Leith For Ever takes a look back at his life and career.
The Honourable Society of the High Constables of the Port of Leith.
For Burns Night we take a look into the poet’s ties with Leith through a beautiful article written for Leith For Ever by Yard Heads’ Artistic Director JP McGroarty, “To The Immortal Memory of Robert Burns in Leith”.
The invention of the intravenous drip and Thomas Latta, Leith's forgotten medical pioneer.
Take a look at the history of The Leith Trust, its founding ceremony and their current activities in the community for day 45 of 100 Days of Leith.