“It’s hard to see how erasing all the buildings along Leith Walk will preserve or enhance anything. Once heritage is lost it is very hard to replace.”
Leith has always been Edinburgh’s port and still retains a distinctive quality of its own even though it has changed significantly in recent years. It has been reinvented as a lively centre of urban living, a good food destination, and as a hub of creative activity and cultural diversity. Continue reading Leith Walk: the Cockburn Association view
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
Work has begun on site to breathe new life into the old tram depot on Leith Walk. The £1.3m regeneration project will bring an at risk building back into use as well as providing much needed space for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Continue reading Work begins on Leith Walk regeneration site
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in the Leith Walk area. The incident happened around 4pm on Friday (8th June) at Middlefield, near the Sainsbury’s store. Continue reading Police seek witnesses to Leith Walk assault and robbery
EDINBURGH carer organisation, VOCAL (Voice of Carers Across Lothian), is to celebrate the opening of a new Carers’ Hub during National Carers’ Week 2018 and coinciding with the implementation of the Carers (Scotland) Act. Continue reading Aileen Campbell to open new Carers’ Hub in Leith
STAND UP FOR LEITH: Leith Central CC to oppose ‘invasive’ development
Another invasive development could be coming to Leith Walk. If you live in Leith and want to make your voice heard, please attend the Leith Central Community Council meeting on Monday 19th March. We need to strongly and visibly oppose this. Continue reading Leave Leith alone!
A new two-stage right turn junction to help keep cyclists safe is being introduced on one of the city’s major roads – the first such junction of its kind in Scotland. This is due to ‘go live’ at McDonald Road at the end of this month as part of ongoing public realm and active travel improvements to Leith Walk. Continue reading Two-stage junction to improve Leith road safety
Community Interest Company Scotcash works to provide affordable credit, financial support and guidance to tackle financial exclusion across Scotland. The company has recently opened a new office on Leith Walk. Continue reading Financial inclusion provider Scotcash opens in Leith
Leith Walk Studios are set to receive a £1,280,000 boost to provide develop the space into workplaces for new businesses and creative entrepreneurs. The grant will also see the re-development of the derelict buildings into a new street market initiative, energising Leith Walk and creating a draw for residents and visitors alike. Continue reading £1.28 million to develop Leith Walk hub
Police have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault. The incident took place on Saturday 12 November outside the Spey Lounge on Leith Walk. Continue reading Spey Lounge assault: do you know this man?
