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Leith Lives

The stories of the men, women and children who have shaped the very history of Leith and made it a place to be proud of.

Thank you to all the Leithers who have spoken to us over the years.  Long may the sun shine on you!

Apr 27, 2021

Gordon Munro ( Labour Councillor for Leith) has had a love of music from an early age His parents said he could play the record player before he could walk We'll hear some records from his collection and memories of gigs he attended in Edinburgh venues  Dr Feelgood in Leith Town Hall to the first Punk gig at Clouds to...


Apr 20, 2021

In this episode of Leith Lives Maureen Sweeney tells of starting work in the office of Bond 9 on Commercial Street at the age of 17 Maureen recounts the lively atmosphere in the Bond where all the workers were given 'an official' a tot of whisky two times a day and if the ladies wanted lemonade it was an extra 6d !...