Development of 94 affordable, colony-style homes starts new chapter for historic Leith Fort site
A partnership between Port of Leith Housing Association and the City of Edinburgh Council has delivered a new community of affordable homes in Leith.
The opening ceremony will took place today, Tuesday 31 October at the site of the 18th century Leith Fort which was the first home of the world famous ‘One o’clock gun’ now housed at Edinburgh Castle.
The development contains 62 new homes for mid market rent by Port of Leith Housing Association’s subsidiary Persevere Developments and 32 homes for social rent by the City of Edinburgh Council.
The project was funded by Port of Leith Housing Association, City of Edinburgh Council and a grant of almost £2.9 million from the Scottish Government.
The development was opened by Kevin Stewart MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Local Government and Housing, with Councillor Gavin Barrie, Convener of the Housing & Economy Committee at the City of Edinburgh Council also attending.
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