Welcome to Leith Walks, home of the original Trainspotting Tours and the book Choose Life. Choose Leith: Trainspotting on Location by Tim Bell, published by Luath Press.
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From the Blog
Leith calling… tune in
Lots of people in Leith have been helping the research team for the Radio 4 show 'Mark Steel's in town' this week. Mark's job is to get inside the history and the character of wherever he goes and make it funny, stand-up style. They are recording on Saturday; it goes...
read moreNew programme of tours in August
Click on The Walks page to see the August programme. No advance booking or enquiries necessary - it's turn-up-and-go. Looking forward to seeing you.
read moreTrainspotting meets the Olympic launch
All hail, Danny Boyle (and those who gave him the space to express himself). Both Trainspotting and the Olympic launch are full of ambition and attitude. In London last week, on a hugely risky and potent stage, he saved us from what would otherwise have been a...
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