Paint Elph : The Unofficial Leith Street Art Festival at Quality Yard

Originally titled ‘Paint Leith’ the title of this event has been updated in memory of Elph, who sadly passed away recently. A fantastic painter and illustrator, many locals will be familiar with his work without even realising it as he painted or contributed to several of the murals around Leith and Edinburgh, including many pieces in Quality Yard over the years, the Japanese inspired figure on the corner of what was Lovella (now Purisha Hairdressing) and the junction box outside the Woodland bar. It is likely you will have seen his work in passing. He will be hugely missed by the Street Art community. Expect many of the artists to pay tribute to him and his many styles of painting in their work over the weekend.

Nestled just steps from The Shore, Quality Yard is an 18th-century walled sanctuary being reimagined as a 360° open-air gallery. Here, over 20 local and international artists will paint more than 50 metres of murals across six courtyard walls. This immersive experience is a living celebration of Leith’s urban creativity, blending history with the vibrant energy of modern street art.

Saturday 13th June 2-6pm

Sunday 14th June 12-4pm