What’s on in Leith

 

Anyone can submit events, activities, group meetings, or anything else happening in Leith to the calendar.

  • Simply click the ‘submit event’ button on the top right, and complete the details on the form.

  • If your event is weekly, or will repeat over several dates, please note this in the private notes and we can set it as a repeating event for you, so there is no need for you to enter the same event details multiple times.

  • You will receive an email to confirm once your event has been approved - please check the details on the calendar to ensure these are correct.

 


Cinescapes: ReDrawing Edinburgh
Sep
18

Cinescapes: ReDrawing Edinburgh

A pop up outdoor screening of a NEW 15-minute film ‘Cinescapes: ReDrawing Edinburgh’ is lighting up Customs House in Leith. On the night, ‘Cinescapes: ReDrawing Edinburgh’ will be projected on a loop of 4 with individual ticket times to be assigned at 30 minutes intervals with attendance occurring in a socially distanced manner. Book your tickets

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Trainspotting Around the Shore (Afternoon Tour)
Sep
18

Trainspotting Around the Shore (Afternoon Tour)

Leith for Ever have partnered with Tim Bell from Leith Walks to bring you a trainspotting walking tour of the shore!

This Trainspotting themed tour of the shore will follow the Water of Leith upstream to Junction Bridge, then return via Mill Lane, utilising off-road and quiet streets.

Due to the nature and themes portrayed in Trainspotting, content may be unsuitable for under 18's. With informed consent under 18's may attend only if accompanied by an adult.

Book your Tickets at the Leith for Ever Stall on the 18th September

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The Water of Leith around the Shore
Sep
18

The Water of Leith around the Shore

Leith for Ever have teamed up with the Water of Leith Conservation Trust to bring you a tour of the Shore.

Explore the fascinating history of the shore, find out about the significance of some of the historic buildings in the area, and the importance of the Water of Leith and the basins in the trading history of Leith.

Please note this tour is for adults only.

Book Tickets

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Community Performances
Sep
18

Community Performances

A series of performances by Leithers and Leith Community Groups taking place on Custom Wharf.

13:00 - 13:10 Leith for Ever: Introduction by Ben McPherson MSP

13:15 - 13:30 Andrew Grant: War Poems

13:35 - 13:50 Leith Writings Anthology: Author Readings

13:55 - 14:10 Leith Victoria AAC Interview with Boxer, Coach, and Committee Member Michael Stawpert

14:15 - 14:30 Citadel Arts Group: Aliens

14:35 - 14:50 Phoenix Choir: Musical Performance

14:55 -15:10 Millie Gray: Interview and Author Reading

15:15 - 15:30 Tracy Griffen & Coco the fitness pug: 'Outdoors Exercise in Leith to Boost Your Mood'

15:35 - 15:50 Edinburgh Hindu Mandir & Cultural Centre: Traditional Hindu Singing Group

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Trainspotting Around the Shore (morning tour)
Sep
18

Trainspotting Around the Shore (morning tour)

Leith for Ever have partnered with Tim Bell from Leith Walks to bring you a trainspotting walking tour of the shore!

This Trainspotting themed tour of the shore will follow the Water of Leith upstream to Junction Bridge, then return via Mill Lane, utilising off-road and quiet streets.

Due to the nature and themes portrayed in Trainspotting, content may be unsuitable for under 18's. With informed consent under 18's may attend only if accompanied by an adult.

Book Tickets

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Guided tours of Custom House
Sep
18

Guided tours of Custom House

Guided tours of the Custom House will be taking place on the hour from 11am to 3pm throughout the day. Each tour will last approximately 20 minutes and will offer an overview of the history and architecture of the Custom House whilst taking visitors through a number of the key spaces. There will also be the opportunity to speak to Scottish Historic Buildings Trust staff members about the future plans for Custom House.

Booking: Sign up for the tours will be available on the day from 10.30am, via the Custom Lane entrance to the building.

Please note, as the tours will be taking place inside, visitors will be required to wear masks for the duration of the tour, unless exempt for medical reasons.

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Self Guided Heritage Trail
Sep
18

Self Guided Heritage Trail

Pick up a copy of the Self Guided Leith Heritage Trail from the Leith for Ever market Stall and follow it through the historic buildings and streets of Leith. The map featured as Day 30 of 100 days of Leith, and is also downloadable.

The map was produced by Leith Trust in Partnership with Scottish Historic Buildings Trust

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Leith for Ever Celebrating 100 Days of Leith
Sep
18

Leith for Ever Celebrating 100 Days of Leith

A day of celebration! Now that restrictions have eased we would like to welcome the People of Leith to join us in a celebration of the 100 Days of Leith online Exhibition. Come and meet some of the charities, community organisations, and people involved in the online exhibition at Dock Place market, watch and listen to performances by local people and community groups at our community stage on Custom Wharf, sign up to one of the tours running throughout the day, or join us in the evening to see archival footage of Leith and the other areas amalgamated at the same time in a unique projection in partnership with ReDrawing Edinburgh.

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Market Takeover by the Leith Community
Sep
18

Market Takeover by the Leith Community

We have teamed up with At the Market to take over ten, yes TEN!!! market stalls on the 18th September! Pop by the market to find out about the work of some of our fabulous Leith community groups and organisations, how to get involved in Civic Life, and Keep yourself and others safe.

Leith for Ever: Find out about Leith for Ever, the 100 Days of Leith Project, and our plans for the future, plus get a sneak peak at some of the books featured in the online exhibition, Pick up a Heritage trail map, and Speak to some of the authors from the forthcoming Leith Anthology!

Leith Festival: Find out more about Leith Festival, chat to some of the festival volunteers and maybe pick up some Leith Festival Merchandise – tote bags, tshirts, postcards and possibly keyrings. Leith Festival Contributed to Days 11 and 41 of 100 Days.

Invisible Cities: Speak to the Invisible Cities team and find out more about the fabulous work they do for the local community and people affected by homelessness. Plus pick up a free trail pack  about past Women of Leith for children to follow in their footsteps around the area. Invisible Cities Tour Guide Paul Stewart contributed to Days 48 and 61 of 100 Days.

Citadel Arts Group: Citadel Arts Group are well known for their fantastic plays, and work capturing memories of Leith. Come and speak to some of the members, see props from past performances, and maybe pick up a book or DVD. Citadel Arts Group contributed to Days 7 and 15 of 100 Days.

Boy’s Brigade: Come and find out more about the past and present of the Boy’s Brigade in Leith. Presenting a mixture of archive material about their history and information on how to join or get involved. The Boy’s Brigade featured as Day 74 of 100 Days.

(To be Confirmed) Trams to Newhaven: Find out more about the excavations undertaken as part of the tramworks, see some of the archaeological finds and speak to the team about the ongoing progress. Plus some activities for children big and small. Trams in Leith featured as Day 16 of 100 Days, and one of the finds uncovered featured as Day 55 of 100 Days.

Empty Kitchens Full Hearts: A relatively new charity, begun to fill a need during lockdown, and has highlighted a much wider issue of food poverty than was previously recognised. Drop by their stall to find out more about how they are helping people not just in Leith, but across the City. Empty Kitchens Full Hearts featured as Day 19 of 100 Days.

Leith Central, Leith Harbour and Newhaven and Leith Links Community Councils: When it is said community consultation took place on planning applications, developments, and council changes to the local area, often our community councils are at the forefront responding on our behalf. Tackling screeds of paper work, keeping up to date with developers plans and council meetings, and raising issues with our local councillors, MSP’s and Community Police Officers. Come and speak to some our local Leith Community Councillors, find out more about what they do to make our communities better, and how you can support them and get involved in civic life beyond the ballot box and Jury duty. Ask them about Leith Chooses, and improving oor bit of the toon. Leith Central Community Council contributed Day 51 of 100 days of Leith.

Sikh Sanjog: Sikh Sanjog ran Punjabi Junction on Stead’s place for many years, and have provided a haven and community for the Sikh women of Leith and beyond. Come and chat to them about their work and how you might be able to get involved. Sikh Sanjog Featured as Day 36 of 100 Days.

Police Scotland: Our community police officers will be on hand to provide advice and guidance on crime prevention and personal safety. The Leith Community Officers gave us a sneak peak into the old town hall and council chambers now part of Leith Police Station by contributing some of the photographs for Day 79 of 100 Days.

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Free Bike Security Registration
Sep
18

Free Bike Security Registration

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Bike security marking by Police Scotland - Get your bike marked with a unique identification number and register your details with the Bike Register. In the event your bike is stolen and recovered this allows police to be able to trace you as the owner and return your bike to you. Potentially also a deterrent to theft.

The bike marking will be set up at the Sandport Street park across the road from the market.

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