HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Edinburgh nicknames locals will defiantly choose over the official place names

Areas up and down the country have made their own unique names for spots in their patch, and here in Edinburgh we've made up a few over the years that would likely confuse visitors.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 1, 2023

Edinburgh blind pedestrians 'living in fear' of crossing 'cluttered' city street

Councillor Jack Caldwell met with affected locals and representatives of the Royal National Institute of Blind People on Wednesday to hear their disappointment.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

Edinburgh's Leith Walk will partially close again as tram works continue

Leith Walk will be closing again just one month after roads were open in both directions. This comes after three years of disruption as tram lines were being installed in the area.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 30, 2023

I visited Scotland's 'coolest neighbourhood' and asked locals how it's 'changed'

After Leith in Edinburgh was named the "coolest" place to live in Scotland, I headed out to spend an afternoon in the capital's buzzing port district.

Daily Record · Mar 20, 2023

Edinburgh woman says disabled people have been 'ignored' in Leith regeneration

An Edinburgh woman is pushing for more blue badge parking spaces to return to Leith Walk, and claims the number has reduced significantly since the tramworks began.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2023

Edinburgh getting new Asian street food eatery with dumplings, bao buns and cocktails

The team behind Edinburgh’s popular Leith Walk restaurant, Bodega, are opening their second location in the city this week - inspired by Asian style street food.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023

Trams return to Leith Walk after 67 years with testing ahead of launch

THE first tram in 67 years has run down Leith Walk in Edinburgh, as the Trams to Newhaven project nears completion.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

Edinburgh's Leith Walk will partially close again - one month after reopening

Leith Walk will be closing again just one month after roads were open in both directions. This comes after three years of disruption as tram lines were being installed in the area.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 12, 2023

CCTV images released after serious assault at Scots pub as police launch probe

Police have launched a probe after the incident happened at Spey Lounge on Leith Walk.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

Edinburgh ‘ghost’ trams date set as testing begins on Newhaven line

A date for the testing of the Newhaven tram extension has been set, Edinburgh Live understands, as the million pound development nears completion and passengers set to hop on the vehicles in June.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 8, 2023