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HISTORICAL FACTS: 17 - The Untold Story

Footage shows the Edinburgh railway station that's been abandoned for years

The South Leith Station was part of a network of over fifty stations that connected Edinburgh and its suburbs, before it closed to passengers in 1903.

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Stunning Edinburgh townhouse hits the market with gorgeous detached guest flat

A spacious Edinburgh townhouse with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and even its own detached private flat has hit the market in the desirable Trinity area in Leith

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Edinburgh getting huge new eco-friendly tropical plant shop

Vibrant Green Meadows shop that promotes 'renewable consumerism' is getting ready for a grand opening of its new Leith branch at 55 Elm Row.

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Recalling Edinburgh's 1901 'gold rush' when Leith workers discovered huge deposits of precious metal

A media frenzy ensued when workers struck gold while digging foundations for an extension to Leith Hospital in the early 1900s - sparking a clamour for prospecting rights

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Mysterious Edinburgh 'wee Leith shop' has new owners in good news for beer fans

The iconic shop has been left untouched for 12 years and will finally open its door again in the form of a beer related venue with all original features staying in tact

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Edinburgh man abandoned in Morocco as a baby on quest to find his birth family

Ryan Anderson, from Leith, was given a new name and identify by his adoptive parents who took him in and brought him up in the UK, unaware of the secrets of his past until he turned 18

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Edinburgh locals slam 'ruined' city centre street seen covered in rubbish

Montgomery Street near the top of Leith Walk was seen covered in waste and packaging this week, with hundreds of Edinburgh locals voicing their concerns online.

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Britain's Top Takeaways: Edinburgh restaurant Sabzi to battle it out on new BBC show

"It’s crazy to think our wee family restaurant in Leith only started out as a pop up during the coronavirus pandemic, and now we’re going to be on national telly!"

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Edinburgh police with speed guns crack down on drivers in Leith

Issuing a warning on social media, road police in the capital explained they had been out on patrol across Leith during bank holiday weekend.

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Iconic Edinburgh 24-hour bakery goes up for sale after more than 40 years

Storries bakery in Leith is a hailed institution that has gone up for sale and is seeking new owners to take over the beloved business and keep revellers nourished through the night.

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Edinburgh restaurants and bars in Leith you must visit according to Lonely Planet

Leith is the go-to place for all things food and drink according to the latest guidebook - here's all the spots you should be stopping buy for a foodie fix on your next visit.

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New Edinburgh Newhaven tram works diversions as road and footpaths closed

Leith will soon face further traffic disruption as fresh roadworks for the new Newhaven tram line are set to start this week requiring fresh diversions for drivers and pedestrians.

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Edinburgh delay decision on historic Leith building until after election

The Council purchased Custom House in 2014 with the intention of turning it into a museum ⁠— an option now deemed financially unsustainable, as plans are unveiled to create a 'community and creative hub' instead.

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Body of man discovered in Edinburgh as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services raced to Tower Place in Leith after the alarm was raised at around 7.40am on Monday, April 25.

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Edinburgh police race to Water of Leith as man's body found at the Shore

Emergency services had attended the scene on Tower Place on Monday morning (April 25) after receiving reports for concern for a person, with enquiries now ongoing.

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Public consultation to be held on Leith apartment block plans

The 99-flat development would also include ground floor retail on Salamander Street

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Police Scotland issue urgent appeal to help trace missing Leith teen

Officers in Edinburgh have issued an urgent appeal for information after a 17-year-old teenager, Aaron Strachan, was reported missing. He was last seen on Leith Walk on Thursday afternoon.

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Edinburgh Election 2022: Alex Salmond hits out at Edinburgh tram works during Alba launch

The former First Minister was in the capital this week to promote Alba Party candidates standing in the local elections, but found himself held up by construction of the new tram line.

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Edinburgh property: Charming colonies flat with log burning stove hits the market

The three-bedroom colonies flat in Leith has some seriously sought after features, from its own quaint private garden to a log burning stove and bay window looking over the street.

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Edinburgh welcomes world's oldest civil training ship and we get an onboard tour

After the impressive Georg Stage docked in Leith over the weekend, one of our video journalists got a special tour of the ship and spoke to several crew members about life onboard

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Edinburgh restaurants and bars you must visit according to Leith review in Conde Nast

There's plenty of options on the food and drink front down in Leith these days. Here's six different places you should consider taking visitors to next time they're in Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh footage captures impressive 'Pirates of the Caribbean' style ship in Leith

First built in 1934, the Danish training ship Georg Stage is said to conduct around one tour per year, and was lucky enough to include Edinburgh on this year's voyage.

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Edinburgh map shows territories of 22 'young teams' that used to terrorise city

The map shows areas across the city from the northern territories of the Granton Young Parkie, GYP gang and the Young Leith Team YLT, to the YMO or Young Mental Oxgangs in the south.

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