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Leith's historic defences laid bare

Great Junction Street excavation

Published on Thursday 19 April 2012

A section of Leith’s 16th century town ditch which formed part of its historic defences were uncovered today (Thursday 19 April) ahead of a proposed housing development at the site.

Events extravaganza for Edinburgh this June

Saturday 4 June 2011

Edinburgh is gearing up for a visitor bonanza with a series of spectacular, high profile events taking place in the Capital in the next few weeks.

Mystery photos identified with help from members of the public

Mystery photograph of Edinburgh shop

Wednesday 16 March 2011

A public appeal by The City of Edinburgh Council for help identifying old photographs of Edinburgh has enjoyed an overwhelming response.

HRH The Princess Royal unveils memorial to Scotland's Merchant Navy

Tuesday 16 November 2010

HRH The Princess Royal is due to take centre stage at a special event in the port of Leith today (16 November) as she unveils a new monument to Scotland's seafaring heroes past, present and future.

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