Historic and Hidden Leith

Discover why Leith’s motto ‘Persevere’ is so apt!

This unique walking tour doon ‘Las Ramblas’ transports you from Edinburgh to what was once the neighbouring burgh of Leith. Unveil the historic past and the rapidly changing present amidst historic buildings, places associated with ‘Trainspotting’, trendy cafes, restaurants and bars and a burgeoning creative scene. A delicious afternoon tea is the ultimate treat included in your tour!

You will visit all the main areas of Leith including:

• The bottom of Leith Walk
• Leith Links
• South Leith
• North Leith
• The port area
• The Shore

You will

• discover the strong multicultural flavour and community spirit of the past which still exists today.
• find out why  Leith is called the home of golf.
• learn about the significance of street names and the importance of the guilds.
• uncover the scale of commerce that once existed and the drinks and foods that started life in Leith.
• see how so many historic places are now used for other purposes.

Sights will include some or all the following, depending on walking pace and interests of the group:

• The John Rattray statue
• Leith Victoria Boxing Club
• Freemasons’ Lodge Trafalgar Hall
• Trinity House
• South Leith Parish Church
• St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church
• The Vaults
• The People’s History of Leith mural
• Leith Library and Leith Theatre
• The Norwegian Church
• Coburg House
• Victoria Quay and New St Andrews House
• Custom House
• Rennie’s Lock
• Monument to members of the merchant navy
• King’s Landing
• Lamb’s House