Leith Whisky Trail
The ShoreTake a 'sip back in time' on the Leith Whisky Trail! Learn all about the history of the brokers, blenders and bottlers resident in what was once a thriving whisky district whilst listening to some entertaining stories of Leith's whisky days of old. After the tour, you'll taste four carefully selected drams from the 60s,... View Article
Meditation Centre Open Day
Kadampa Meditation Centre 172 Leith WalkAre you curious about meditation and/or Buddhism and would like to check out our city temple on 172 Leith Walk? If so, put Sunday, 9th June, on your calendar. From 10am-3pm, we'll be serving up delicious refreshments prepared onsite, and providing tours of the temple as well as free guided meditations (10:30 - 11:00pm, 12:00... View Article
LeithLate19: Mural Tours (Ticketed Event)
Start at Leith History Mural North Junction StSunday 9th June sees the return of LeithLate's legendary Mural Tours, involving a guided walking tour of a selection of Leith's public art murals, with the added bonus of having a few of the original artists in attendance to talk about their work. Featured murals on the tour include: the Leith History Mural, the Leith... View Article
Unsung Leith: Buggy Walk (Ticketed Event)
Dr Bells Family Centre 15 Junction PlJoin us for a **FREE** Unsung Leith: Buggy Walk to explore the hidden tales of Leith’s trailblazing women. This special Leith Festival walk will continue to explore the historical and contemporary women of Leith and the role they have played in building the diverse and culturally rich community that Leith is today. Free but booking... View Article
Visit the SS Explorer
SS Explorer Moored at Edinburgh DockThe SS Explorer, moored at Leith's Edinburgh Dock, is Scotland's first custom-built fisheries research vessel. Twice saved from demolition, she is currently being restored by the Explorer Preservation Society. Members of the society will show groups round the ship and recount her fascinating story: the cutting-edge marine research carried out aboard uncovered early evidence of... View Article
Unsung Leith: Buggy Walk (Ticketed Event)
Dr Bells Family Centre 15 Junction PlJoin us for a **FREE** Unsung Leith: Buggy Walk to explore the hidden tales of Leith’s trailblazing women. This special Leith Festival walk will continue to explore the historical and contemporary women of Leith and the role they have played in building the diverse and culturally rich community that Leith is today. Free but booking... View Article
Trainspotting Tour
Leith Dockers Club 17 Academy Street, Edinburgh, United KingdomFrom the author of the acclaimed best book about Welsh's Trainspotting, Tim Bell takes us on a deep dive into Trainspotting and back to the Leith of the 1980s and 1990s, warts, laughs and all. It's the story that belongs to Leith and went world-wide. Nobody knows it like Tim Bell knows it. Go. See.... View Article
Leith Whisky Trail
Meet at the anchor on The Shore The Shore, Edinburgh, United KingdomTake a ‘sip back in time’ on the Leith Whisky Trail! Learn all about the history of the brokers, blenders and bottlers resident in what was once a thriving whisky district whilst listening to some entertaining stories of Leith’s whisky days of old. After the tour, you’ll taste four carefully selected drams from the 60s,... View Article
Hibs Historical Tours
Easter Road Stadium Hibernian Football Club, 12 Albion Place, Edinburgh, United KingdomOpen Day starting at the Main Reception in the West Stand of Easter Road Stadium (home of Hibernian Football Club) which will include open gallery displays and self-guided tours of the West Stand. The tour includes the dressing rooms, Directors suite and box, and pitchside. Visitors will also be able to access the South Stand... View Article