Page 39 - ESPC Magazine Oct 2020

AREA FOCUS

The Shore
LEITH LIFE

Find out why the port district is such a popular place to live.

With a vibrant history, Leith has It’s no secret that Leith is one of the coolest
seen a lot of regeneration over places to live in Edinburgh. The vibrant port
the years with the tram extension district is home to top class restaurants,
works now underway to connect some of the city’s best bars, vast green
spaces, independent shops and a great
the area even further. With its
selection of property.
wide array of independent bistros,
restaurants, bars and shops, it is
Whether you’re after a trendy flat in a
hugely popular for those looking
modern development or a traditional
for something a bit out of the
tenement property or even a house with a
ordinary. Locals and visitors love
garden, there’s a great selection of homes
to walk along the Water of Leith in Leith to suit all buyers. And for those
or in the large open spaces of that opt for a flat, there’s no need to worry
Leith Links and Pilrig Park. about a lack of outdoor space with the vast
green spaces of Leith Links, Pilrig Park and
Jordan MacKay, Branch Manager at Montgomery Street Park in the area.
Aberdein Considine
Plus, keen cyclists and runners can make use But one of the main reasons Leith is renowned
of the leafy Water of Leith walkway, which as one of Edinburgh’s top places to live is
winds through the city centre right to Balerno. the bar and restaurant scene. From Michelin
Or you can use the Restalrig Railway Path to starred restaurants like The Kitchin to trendy
Leith Links
head down to Portobello Beach. drink and burger joints like The Lioness of
Leith, it has it all. The Shore in particular is
Leith is also home to great public transport packed full of great eateries and drinking
links. Bus routes connect it to all other parts spots. And street food fans cannot miss The
of the city while Waverley train station is Pitt Market, on most weekends.
handily positioned at the eastern side of town,
not far from the top of Leith Walk. The city’s Find your next home in Leith at espc.com
tram route is currently being extended down
Leith Walk to Newhaven – once the work is
complete, Edinburgh Airport will be easy to
get to.

There’s a great range of shops in the port
district. From vintage and charity shops to Lidl
and Tesco superstores, you shouldn’t have to
venture too far to get what you need. There’s
even a weekly farmer’s market at Leith docks
with food, crafts and more available.
The Pitt Market (Alix McIntosh)

38 ESPC.COM ESPC.COM 39