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Outrage as feckless Edinburgh fly tippers dump grubby mattress in Water of Leith

While residents speak out about fly tipping, one Leith local was dissapointed when he spotted a grubby looking mattress floating in the Water of Leith on Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2023

Edinburgh property: Jaw-dropping flat with three balconies overlooking Water of Leith

The gorgeous three-bedroom flat spread across two levels benefits from being located just beside the picturesque Water of Leith and enjoys the view of its mature greenery.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 5, 2023

Edinburgh's Water of Leith hit by 'oil spill' as investigation launched

Worrying images show a group of ducks gliding through the contaminated in the Water of Leith as environmental officers investigated

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2023

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The forgotten Edinburgh village that was once a thriving community

A hub on the banks of the Water of Leith, Slateford village was once a thriving community before it was torn down in the 1950s.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 19, 2023

Car found torched on Scots footbridge as cops probe 'deliberate fire'

Emergency services raced to the Coltbridge Viaduct over the Water of Leith in Edinburgh after the alarm was raised at around 7pm on Monday.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2023

Edinburgh police probe torched cars left abandoned in residential area days apart

Eyewitnesses in the area described their shock as the car went up in furious flames on a bridge across the Water of Leith on Monday night.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2023

Edinburgh and Lothians residents react to heavy downpours and share flood stories

Edinburgh and the Lothians has been hammered by heavy rainfall that has not only caused severe travel disruption but also impacted local rivers and communities in the region.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 30, 2022

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Body recovered from Edinburgh's Water of Leith by emergency services

Police Scotland have confirmed that they have recovered a body from the Water of Leith close to Saughton Park in Edinburgh. They say they were notified of a body in the water on the afternoon of December 30.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 30, 2022

Edinburgh's Water of Leith pathway flooded after severe rain fall batters capital

A hair raising video shows the Water of Leith breaking its banks and consuming the public walkways at Stockbridge after heavy downpours battered the capital overnight.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 30, 2022

Police search Water of Leith in hunt for Edinburgh man missing for one week

Martin Moran hasn't been seen since he left Larch Grove House estate, Balerno at 6am on Friday, November 18.

Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022

Edinburgh property: Inside the 3 bedroom penthouse on the market for £1.3 million

A stunning Edinburgh penthouse has just gone on the market for more than £1.3 million, and it includes gorgeous views over the Water of Leith and a master bedroom with a balcony.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 12, 2022

Stuart Campbell: Family of Edinburgh man last seen six months ago launch fresh appeal

Stuart Campbell vanished from the Spylaw Park area, near the Water of Leith, on March 22, with his mum Jane issuing a heartbreaking statement in April pleading with him to come home

Edinburgh Live · Sep 22, 2022

Edinburgh property: Dean Village flat overlooking the Water of Leith hits the market

A three-bedroom apartment in one of the most tranquil and picturesque areas of the capital is now up for sale, featuring panoramic riverside views and a modern interior.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 2, 2022

Glock pistol discovered in Scots river by shocked volunteers sparking police investigation

Members of the Water of Leith Conservation Trust were clearing invasive plant species from the waterway when they stumbled across the firearm in Edinburgh on Thursday, July 21.

Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Jul 27, 2022

Edinburgh volunteers pluck Glock pistol from Water of Leith in terrifying find

The Water of Leith Conservation Trust found the weapon in the river on July 21. Having handed it to a local police station, the weapon has since been made safe.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 13, 2022

Pet rats abandoned on Edinburgh walkway in gift bag sparks Scottish SPCA appeal

The male rats, believed to have been pets, were discovered on a path leading to the Water of Leith, both inside a colourful gift bag and seemingly abandoned by their owner.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 25, 2022

The horror moment an Edinburgh bus crashed through city's Dean Bridge

On an icy winter evening, a packed bus crashed through the Dean Bridge's parapet and left passengers terrified as it dangled above the Water of Leith.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 21, 2022

Historic Edinburgh bridge pillar toppled in possible vandalism incident

Edinburgh resident says damage to historic staircase on the Water of Leith is clearly deliberate.

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Edinburgh Live · May 27, 2022

Edinburgh man rushed to hospital after emergency services called to Water of Leith

A number of emergency service vehicles were in attendance near to the Water of Leith in the west end of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 12, 2022

When three Edinburgh Zoo sea lions escaped their enclosures and headed to the Water of Leith

Edinburgh’s Water of Leith is known as a magnet for wildlife, but it’s not every day you catch a glimpse of a sea lion - let alone three of the majestic creatures.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 15, 2022

Brave Edinburgh diver helps make the Water of Leith safe for nesting swans

Shane Stephenson put himself forward to dip into the chilling Leith waters to remove an experimental boom threatening swans that live under Bernard Street Bridge.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 8, 2022

The old Edinburgh village once a thriving community that completely 'vanished'

Edinburgh was once home to Slateford Village, a small but thriving community that encompassed homes, shops and businesses tucked in next to the Water of Leith - but sadly most has since disappeared.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 4, 2022

Edinburgh to get new Franco Manca restaurant on site of former pizzeria

Premium pizzeria Franco Manca have confirmed they have secured a lease for their second Edinburgh restaurant, with the venue to overlook the Water of Leith.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2022

Water of Leith trees 'break in half' after being battered by Storm Corrie and Malik

Two storms have hit Scotland in the space of just one weekend, leaving devastation as it passed through the country. The event led to significant damage to the Water of Leith greenery.

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