Leith

Leith has been Edinburgh’s seaport since the 14th century, but it fell into decay following WWII. It's now undergoing a steady revival, with old warehouses turned into luxury flats and a lush crop of trendy bars and restaurants sprouting along the waterfront leading to Ocean Terminal, a huge new shopping and leisure complex, and the former Royal Yacht Britannia.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Bell on the Roal Yacht Britannia.

    Royal Yacht Britannia

    Leith

    Built on Clydeside, the former Royal Yacht Britannia was the British Royal Family's floating holiday home during their foreign travels from the time of…

  • Outside Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith

    Out of the Blue Drill Hall

    Leith

    A multi-purpose, family-friendly arts hub, Out of the Blue occupies a magnificent old drill hall dating back to 1901 and hosts events, exhibitions,…

  • Outside the entrance to Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

    Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

    Leith

    This state-of-the-art building located on an old railway siding is the first purpose-built centre dedicated to sculpture in the UK. There are regular…

  • Inside the Biscuit Factory in Leith

    Biscuit Factory

    Leith

    This recent addition to Leith’s hipster scene is a creative arts hub housed in an old biscuit factory, also home to Edinburgh Gin’s second distillery…

  • Leith Links

    Leith Links

    Leith

    This public park was originally common grazing land but is more famous as the birthplace of modern golf. Although St Andrews has the oldest golf course in…

  • The Shore

    The Shore

    Leith

    The most attractive part of Leith is this cobbled waterfront street alongside the Water of Leith, lined with pubs and restaurants. Before the docks were…

  • Trinity House

    Trinity House

    Leith

    This neoclassical building dating from 1816 was the headquarters of the Incorporation of Masters and Mariners (founded in 1380), the nautical equivalent…

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Latest stories from Leith

Edinburgh cityscape from Arthur's Seat looking towards the city centre and castle.

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Edinburgh for first-timers

Jan 24, 2019 • 5 min read

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