Leith Connections

The main project areas

Work has focussed aroundImage of benches with planting on a side street at the Shore

  • Great Junction Street 
  • Leith Links
  • Shore area and Dock Street

Alongside this we are developing plans for

  • Hawthornvale Path to Seafield Road
  • Commercial Street
  • Replacing Lindsay Road Bridge

What we’ve achieved so far

  • created a southbound bus lane on the Shore to reduce non-residential traffic in the overall area while allowing loading in the morning to businesses.image showing art used to extend the pavement area and planters separating it from the road
  • introduced traffic filters to stop non-residential vehicles travelling through the area at Coburg Street, Sandport Place Bridge, Tolbooth Wynd and John’s Place. Resident, service or delivery vehicles still have access.
  • improved existing and created new community spaces with seating and planting at John’s Place, Coburg Street and Burgess Street
  • built out crossing points and dropped kerbs making it easier and safer to cross streets
  • removed street clutter such as sign poles and redundant wayfinding totems
  • created artwork on some streets to make it safer for school children and residents to get around.

Watch this film to hear some views on changes in the area.

Map of Leith and Shore area with shading showing different stages of the project

Map of Leith and Shore area with shading showing different stages of the project

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Contact the team

Email us with any questions or comments.