Teuchters Landing is my reminder to give places a second chance. I first went to Teuchters Landing with my boss at the time to impress a client. It was nice; expensive fish, expensive wine and we sat in a lovely conservatory by the Water of Leith while swans basked in the sunshine. It was nice […]
Leith is a port area in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. It has a long and varied history, dating back to the 12th century. Leith was once an important trading port and essential to the Scottish Enlightenment. Today, Leith is a vibrant and cosmopolitan neighbourhood with a thriving arts scene, diverse restaurants, and lively nightlife.
Things to do in Leith
- Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia: This former royal yacht is now a museum, and it's a fascinating place to learn about the history of the British Royal Family.
- Explore the Shore: This historic waterfront has various shops, restaurants, and bars. It's a great place to wander around and soak up the atmosphere.
- Take a walk along the Water of Leith: This river runs through Leith, and it's a beautiful place to take a stroll. You can also rent a boat and explore the river by water.
- Visit the Leith Farmers Market: This market is held every Saturday, and it's a great place to find fresh, local produce. There are also a variety of other stalls selling food, crafts, and other goods.
- Visit the Scotch Malt Whisky Society: This society has many bars and shops in Leith, and it's a great place to learn about Scotch whisky. You can also sample a variety of different whiskies.
Review of The Elbe Room, Leith
Update: The Elbe Room closed and was eventually replaced by Cutting Chaii, an Indian tapas restaurant which Edinburgh Reviews recommends. Nearby alternatives to The Elbe Room include the beer garden pub The Bullfinch, BAM Coffee, and Brambles on Salamander Place. I’ve been cautious about writing this review for fear of creating a jinx. The Elbe […]
A review of Prezzo, Newhaven
Prezzo has a remarkable location out in Newhaven habour. You can sit outside this Prezzo, on a raised deck, just a pizza crust throw from the water. In some ways it rivals the view from the Old Chain Pier as you can see inland as well as out to sea. Alternatively, as I always do, […]
Review of The Wine Barrel Steakhouse, Leith
Update: R.I.P. The Wine Barrel. It was tasty, but has become another establishment to fall victim to the curse of the corner. It is now Cutting Chaii. The Wine Barrel Steakhouse is in the cursed corner of Salamander Street and Elbe Street. The curse is simple: a lovely corner venue, first rescued by the experienced […]
Review of Britannia Spice, Leith
This review is quite a challenge. While I really do enjoy the food at the Britannia Spice I’m rarely in a rush to go back. So why is that? The food really is good. We’re talking a range of Indian dishes that feel authentic, are well made and presented. My strong suspicion is that the […]
Review of the Vintage, Leith
The Vintage can be found on the corner of Henderson Street in Leith. Sensibly, it has avoided tearing out the superb interior that Café Fish installed. The insides are lovely and enhanced further with an injection of energy and finance from Vintage’s owners. The outsides, however, will have the usual Henderson Street battle insofar as […]
Review: Lioness of Leith, Leith
The Lioness of Leith is a new pub on Duke Street, just off the foot of the walk. It opens across from Tesco after an extensive refit of a long-abandoned pub. I never visited the old pub, too scared to venture inside after watching the police needing to pile on in, shields up, to deal […]
Sponsored Video: Just Eat round up of Leith
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