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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Henry Robb’s shipyard was where the Ocean Terminal now sits. It closed in the early 1980’s. It was involved in the building and fitting out of ships in WW2.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I know there was a portable hand cranked air raid siren within the Police Station in Leith Docks that was tested up until the late 1980’s. The Police Station was on the right just within the gates from Constitution Street and has now been demolished. #Leith #LeithPolice #EdinburghWalks

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Really interesting read. One of the Vice Presidents of the Magdalene Asylum in the Canongate is JC Balfour of Pilrig, who I assume to be a relative of Robert Louis Stevenson too.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I think these are the premises that used to be The Night Hawk, a Chinese restaurant of some repute from the 1980’s that closed around 3:00am and was popular with the well libated parishioner with a need of some sustenance. Not me, you understand…..

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

A look through the drawingroom window at Henry Dundas from Dundas House, built by Henry’s distant cousin Sir Lawrence Dundas. #edinburghwalks #edinburgh #RBS

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Beautiful….. however I first read that as Oscar Peterson 🎹

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I noticed that when recently in Queen Charlotte Street. Presumably named after the hardware store Spence & Spence that populated this shop space in the 1970’s and 1980’s ….. and maybe before. #Leith

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

May I introduce you to some Malaysian peanut butter anyone…?

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I can’t disagree with you Angus. Perhaps the new windfall cash coming from the ‘hotel tax’ could help pay for the management of the gorse……

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

If you walk along Regent Walk on Calton Hill you can see the recovery from the 2022 fire. It seems to be pretty fast with the re-growth there.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

It’s flying ant day in Stockbridge and the gulls are having a feast. 🐜 #edinburghwalks #edinburgh #stockbridge #flyingants

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It is the banking hall within Dundas House, RBS bank.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

When we all know the real ‘home of golf’ is Leith #edinburghwalks #leith #homeofgolf

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

There was also a door in Queen Charlotte Street at the eastern end of Leith Police Station that had a ‘police box’ style office inside. This was Box 7-D but was removed about 25-30 years ago when the building was refurbished and the doorway was removed. 2/2.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

There are also 3 Police boxes missing from the streets of Leith. Or, at least 2 stand alone boxes; North Fort Street at the south end of the rainbow bridge (box 5-D) and Bonnington Road at Burlington Street (box 8-D). 1/2…..

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The Common Spotted orchid - which I think this is, though I’m no expert - likes to grow on wet or boggy ground and by the description of where you were, I suspect you were in an area called Hunter’s Bog. Great photo.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

‘NOTICE: Loitering and football playing STRICTLY PROHIBITED’. Is that why things haven’t gone so well at the ⚽️ World Cup? #edinburghwalks #edinburgh #deanvillage #noscotlandnoparty

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

You and me together. This was the Water of Leith this afternoon @wolct.bsky.social Time for a bit of fishing… and splashing. #edinburghwalks #waterofleith #edinburgh

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

The most westerly of Police boxes covered by Leith Police. Box 6-D at Newhaven Harbour.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

You are in Waterloo Place waiting for an early lunch at Howie’s?

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

On the first floor there was supposed to be a pedestrian walkway. You can also see this above Ann Summers, Sketchers, New Club entrance etc. This was planned to go the length of Princes Street at that level.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

2/2 …as AG Bell was there. I read in an article that Tytler was lucky not to be on the martyrs monument due to his position on the UK govt and royal family before he escaped to the USA.. And then, there’s the Rangers Impartial Guide to the Ladies of Pleasure in Edinburgh……

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Just a few points on Tytler; It’s said he worked as a Pharmacist somewhere in Leith (possibly The Kirkgate?) but I couldn’t find anything further. I visited Salem 11 years ago. Nothing to be seen about Tytler, lots of witch trials stuff and a plaque on how ‘America gave the world the telephone’

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Did you ever make it to Harburn Hobbies in Elm Row? I also remember they had a store near the Foot of the Walk before they moved into Edinburgh……just.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Blair Castle with the mighty Schiehallion in the background still covered in snow. #BlairAtholl #WhatWeDoOnOurDayOff #Scotland #Perthshire #EdinburghWalks

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I was in the building around 25-30 years ago and certainly part - if not all - was a private residence.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

I’m not sure that that’s the original place for that Police Box. Was it possibly moved from the Pirniefield end of Leith Links. Could be wrong…..

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Ok. I’m not an aficionado on things gelato, but where does Mary’s Milk Bar rate on your recommendation scale?

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Who needs a periscope on the side of their house?

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

It was happily moving on without my assistance.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

What does the Scottish word puddock mean? a frog or toad. Also called (Scot): puddock I saw this puddock in Rodney Street, Edinburgh today. Very close to the aptly named Puddocky. #edinburghwalks #edinburgh #puddock #frog

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Unfortunately a lot of rust on the outside back-facing panels.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

I think I remember this box on Hunter Square @ South Bridge. Moved to the Lawnmarket to accommodate a ticket booth.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Casselbank Street, with the gas mantle street lamp converted to electricity from pre-1920’s Leith. Notice the ladder stabiliser for Leerie to do his job…..

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Good shout. Thanks. It’s also been suggested to me Crombies in Broughton Street.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

The search is on: Where can I get hold of black bun in Edinburgh this week before Hogmanay? I’ve tried Scotmid, Co-op, Sainsbury’s, M&S and corner shops. Our local butcher used to supply at this time of year, but no longer. Any info appreciated…… #blackbun #Edinburgh #Leith #Hogmanay

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

On the site of Ronaldsons Wharf and the old Innes & Grieve whisky bond which was bombed and destroyed in the Zeppelin raid of 2nd April 1916.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

This has appeared in Fettes Avenue and the vehicles, including Police vans, appear to be parked appropriately. This street and surrounds are used as a motorhome park all year round and the pavement is regularly blocked. Do we know who is enforcing this notice? #Edinburghwalks #parking #Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

I’m happy for it to be proven differently, but this was Box 2-D. Box 6-D was at Newhaven Harbour.

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Edinburgh Walks @edinburghwalks.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Anderson’s in Yardheads was always a well run shop.

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