History of Leith, Edinburgh

(c) South Leith Records

(c) South Leith Records

(c) South Leith Records

Included in the list is James Earl of Montrose.

(c) South Leith Record

(c) South Leith Records

(c) South Leith Records

IT WILL pitch Robert the Bruce’s routing of the English at Bannockburn against Archie Gemmill putting the Dutch defence to the sword with his silky World Cup skills.

The emotional reopening of the Scottish Parliament after 300 years may have to fight against Sean Connery swaggering on to the big screen as James Bond and alerting the world to the nation’s suave and sexy manhood. for more click here

The signature of James Bethune

MORE than 100 years ago, a trip to the shops in Leith might have involved a journey on a horse-drawn tram, with female passengers carefully negotiating the steps in their long dresses. After arriving at the foot of Leith Walk, shoppers would pass billboards advertising products such as Fry’s Cocoa, before passing into the genteel surroundings of stores such as George Marr’s fruiterers and confectioners. for more click here

(c) Jim Bethune
The letter is a commendation to my great grandfather George Bethune.The photo shows his son my grandfather James Bethune, who was employed as a bridgeman on the Victoria bridge. You will find him middle row fourth from left.

Jim Bethune

(Editor- I must thank Jim for the above and for permission to publish it here. If anyone would like their Old Leith photographs published here. Please send them to arthuc01@blueyonder.co.uk and thank you)