Ocean Terminal is a three story shopping centre on the dock end of Leith. It is a collection of retailers with restaurants, a gym and a cinema thrown in for good measure. This isn’t a review of Ocean Terminal. I don’t think it’s possible to review an ecosystem that’s so variable in any meaningful way. […]
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 Rocksalt, Leith
Rocksalt on Constitution Street has become my go to place for a breakfast treat. Breakfast is a hard fought battle down in the Shore end of Leith, so why has Rocksalt done so well to win my custom? Quality and service – yup, those two stalwarts. The staff at Rocksalt are friendly and efficient. That […]
Edinburgh’s snowy March
The weather forecast is for more snow. In fact, the MetOffice has just issued an amber alert for snow for South West Scotland. We’re just recovering from the last bout of snow but this blogger was able to get out to Leith Links before too many footprints to take some pictures.
The Galley Leith review
Update: Sadly, the Gallery Leith closed, as did several of the establishments that tried to replace it. In better news, the Cutting Chaii has been successfully operating on the corner for several years now. The Galley Leith is a brand new bar bistro on the corner of Elbe Street and Salamander Street. It replaces the […]
A review of The Ship on the Shore, The Shore
The Ship on the Shore is a very popular seafood restaurant in The Shore, down at the bottom of Leith. It’s a “seafood and champagne bar” by its own description and the menu boasts seafood platter and champagne combinations that race into the hundreds of pounds. Whereas The Ship on the Shore clearly isn’t a […]
Review of Tapa, Leith
Tapa is tucked away, 19 Shore Place, just around the corner from the Shore. It is worth finding though – especially if you’re a fan of Spanish food. The restaurant is large; with two distinct sections. I once had a pleasant dinner almost unaware there was a large group of diners in the second section […]
The Leith Jazz and Blues festival 2012
The Carriers Quarters (pictured) is one of a dozen or so Leith venues supporting this year’s Leith Jazz and Blues festival. The three day programme runs from June 15th to June 17th and will feature the likes of Wendy Weatherby, Tom Findlay, Hamish MacGregor, Dougie Urquhart, Ged Brockie, Black Diamond Express, Barry Gordon Blues Explosion, […]
Review of Bella Italia, Ocean Terminal
We arrived at the Bella Italia discussing that this would be an interesting time to visit. The place is brand new, just opened, and restaurants like Bella are at their worst when they’re brand new, staff are inexperienced and the system is still finding its feet. We left Bella Italia safe in the knowledge that […]