Category: Leith

Behind the Screens: Train company launches Edinburgh film and TV walking tour

Train company TransPennine Express has launched a brand-new campaign to celebrate iconic movie and TV destinations across the North and Scotland, bringing filming locations to life via a series of interactive walking tours in three major cities. The Edinburgh tour allows people to transport themselves to ten exciting film and TV destinations. Continue reading Behind the Screens: Train company launches Edinburgh film and TV walking tour

Full cast announced for Saturday Night Fever at Edinburgh Playhouse

Full casting for Bill Kenwright’s highly anticipated new production of Saturday Night Fever has been announced. Joining acclaimed dancer and actor Richard Winsor as Tony Manero, in his first leading role in a major musical, is: Kate Parr (Follies) in the role of Stephanie, Owen Broughton (Gus), Michael Cortez (Joey), Raphael Pace (Bobbie C) and Jared Thompson (Double Jay).  Continue reading Full cast announced for Saturday Night Fever at Edinburgh Playhouse

Port of Leith Housing Association makes a stand against domestic abuse

Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has become one of the latest organisations to have signed up to the Charted Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Make a Stand campaign. Continue reading Port of Leith Housing Association makes a stand against domestic abuse

Save Leith Walk campaigners to lobby Planning Committee

Campaigners to hand in 10,000 signature petition

For the past five months, residents, local businesses, and supporters of Leith have come together to protest the proposed development by Drum Group at 106-154 Leith Walk, which includes the demolition of 80-year old red sandstone buildings.

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Benidorm comes to Edinburgh: top ITV comedy live on stage

Derren Litten’s smash hit ITV comedy BENIDORM is set to bring sunshine and smiles to Edinburgh next month, as the first ever stage version of the ITV comedy marks its world premiere tour, stopping off at Edinburgh Playhouse from Monday 17th – Saturday 22nd September.   Continue reading Benidorm comes to Edinburgh: top ITV comedy live on stage

UK Government’s ‘hostile environment’ keep authors away from Book Festival, says Brock

Deidre Brock MP has slammed the UK government’s ‘hostile environment’ policy after a dozen authors who were planning to attend this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival have had their visas refused. Continue reading UK Government’s ‘hostile environment’ keep authors away from Book Festival, says Brock

Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk

Revised planning proposal ‘set to maintain area’s distinctive feel and character’ following community feedback, says developer 

A significant section of Leith Walk, Edinburgh is set to be transformed into a vibrant residential, student and visitor quarter following a major planning application submitted by Drum Property Group. Continue reading Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk