Celebrating ‘new brutalism’: Leith’s Cables Wynd House to get A listed status
Historic Environment Scotland has decided to recognise Leith’s iconic Cables Wynd House – the ‘Banana Flats’ – and neighbouring Linksview House at Category A, meaning they are of ‘national or international’ importance. Continue reading A-rated Bananas!
The Leith flats made famous as the home of one of the main characters in Irvine Welsh’s ‘Trainspotting’, could be in line to become the latest iconic capital building to receive ‘listed’ status. Continue reading Banana Flats to become a listed building? What are you on?
Police Scotland have confirmed that a second man (aged 25) has been arrested following the discharge of a firearm in Cables Wynd, Leith. Continue reading Cables Wynd shooting: second man to appear in court
