To celebrate the festival’s new home in Leith, we’re putting a spotlight on some of our favourite art spaces, community resources, and independent businesses in and around the area. From galleries to studios, libraries and bookshops to hair studios, food and drink to community radio hubs, the Leith Neighbourhood Map is an intro to some highlights of the area for our friends visiting from out of town and locals alike.
Leith Neighbourhood Map
1. Custom Lane | Sadao Hasegawa: Carnal Desires + Trans Masc Studies: History is a Home
1 Customs Wharf, EH6 6AL | Daily, 10am—5pm
2. EAF92 Space | Del LaGrace Volcano: Love Bites Back
92 Constitution St, EH6 6RP | Daily, 10am—5pm
3. Brown’s of Leith | EAF26 Welcome Space + Festival Shop
4-6 The Shore, EH6 6SW | Thurs—Sun, 10am—5pm
4. The Biscuit Factory | Magnus Westwell: Caught Hold of Nothing + Launch Party
4-6 Anderson Pl, EH6 5NP | Fri 14 Aug, 8pm—1am
5. Leith Theatre | Lawrence Abu Hamdan: Zizafa
28-30 Ferry Road, EH6 4AE | Sat 29 Aug, 7—8pm
ART
6. Mote102 | Non-profit artist space for exhibitions + events | Instagram
102 Ferry Road, EH6 4PG | Times vary, check online
7. Leith School of Art | Art school focused on studio practice + exhibition space | Instagram
25 North Junction Street, EH6 6HW | Mon—Fri 9.30am—4.30pm
8. Leith Makers | Creative community hub + exhibition space | Instagram
105 Leith Walk, EH6 8NP | Wed—Sun 11am—5.30pm
9. Embassy | Artist-led gallery + events space | Instagram
7 Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4AD | Thu 4—7pm, Fri—Sun 12noon—5pm
FOOD + DRINK
10. Nobles by Bellfield | Relaxed, dog-friendly neighbourhood bar | Instagram
Bellfield Brewery, 44A Constitution Street, EH6 6RS | Wed—Sun, times vary
11. Roseleaf Bar Cafe | Beer, bants + scran since 2007 | Instagram
23-24 Sandport Place, EH6 6EW | Sun—Thur 10am—11pm, Fri + Sat 10am—midnight
12. Dogstar | Michelin Guide Scottish Restaurant | Instagram
17 Portland Pl, EH6 6LA | Thurs 5.30—9pm, Fri—Sun, 12—2.30pm + 5.30—9pm
13. Nauticus | Upscale pub with craft cocktails | Instagram
142 Duke St, EH6 8HR | Mon—Thurs 4pm—12midnight, Fri—Sun times vary
14. Sabzi | Family-run, award-winning Punjabi restaurant | Instagram
162 Ferry Rd, EH6 4NX | Wed—Fri 5—9pm, Sat + Sun 10am—9pm
15. The Sly Fox | Fully vegan breakfast, lunch + coffee | Instagram
16 Henderson St, EH6 6BS | Wed—Sun 10am—various times
AND MORE
16. Argonaut Books | Indie bookshop + café in old Leith Central Train Station | Instagram
15-17 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 8LN | Sun—Thur 10am—6pm, Fri + Sat 10am—8pm
17. Ground Floor Cafe | Home to EHFM community radio + cafe | Instagram
125 Great Junction Street, EH6 5JB | Mon—Sat 10am—5pm, Sun 10am—4pm
18. Leith Library | Free access to books, workspace + activities for all ages
28-30 Ferry Road, EH6 4AE | Mon—Weds 10am—8pm, Thu—Sat 10am—5pm
19. Guillotine | Independent hair design studio | Instagram
2A Henderson St, EH6 8DP | Tues—Sat, by appointment only