For decades, there have been repeated calls for the establishment of a Leith Museum. Campaigns have been launched, studies carried out, promises made - but Leith, one of the most historic communities in Scotland, still does not have a permanent, full time, museum.
Now, as Leith undergoes massive change, the case for the port to have its own museum is stronger than ever. A museum will be a showcase of Leith\'s heritage to the Leith community, bringing together Leithers of many generations with those who have settled in Leith only recently.
Leith deserves a museum which will appeal to both young and old, strengthen community links at a time of rapid social change, and will highlight Leith\'s important role in the history of Scotland as a whole.
Now is the time for government and public agencies, with the support also of the big developers who are transforming the face of Leith, to make a real commitment to help establish a real museum for Leith.
We call upon Edinburgh City Council to support the establishment of a Leith museum, along with the others who can have an important role to play in making this dream a reality - the Scottish Executive and Historic Scotland, the National Museums of Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, the National Trust for Scotland, the National Lottery, and the Leith community itself.
We support this campaign for a Leith museum; sign the petition and show your support as well!
The Edinburgh City Council is banking on us fading away before we hit five hundred signatures. Prove them wrong and force them to look at the history they keep ignoring.
Reached 100 supporters
May 16, 2007
7 Comments
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Samantha Paterson
12 years ago
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i have been tracing my family history and routes which are in Leith, there is a rich history in the area, I think it greatly needed for the area as i found it very difficult to find information. I also believe it would be a great draw for tourists to the area. I visited independant Museum in Leith, something similar would be a great addition to the community.
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Sarah Day
19 years ago
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My grandad worked the docks his whole life, it would be brilliant to have a place where his stories and others like him are kept safe.
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Fiona Fox
19 years ago
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LEITH DESERVES THIS. Hope something actually happens this time instead of just talk.
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Alan Walton
19 years ago
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Leith needs to hold onto its roots. Too much is changing too fast and we are losing the identity of the port.
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Dave Liu
19 years ago
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About time. Leith has more history than most parts of Edinburgh but we never get anything to show for it.
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Gordon Santana
19 years ago
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My family have been here for generations and it would be great for the kids to see what it was like back in the day.
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Chris Lomas
3 years ago
Leith has such a rich history it is high time it had its own museum.
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For decades, there have been repeated calls for the establishment of a Leith Museum. Campaigns have been launched, studies carried out, promises made - but Leith, one of the most historic communities in Scotland, still does not have a permanent, full time, museum.
Now, as Leith undergoes massive change, the case for the port to have its own museum is stronger than ever. A museum will be a showcase of Leith\'s heritage to the Leith community, bringing together Leithers of many generations with those who have settled in Leith only recently.
Leith deserves a museum which will appeal to both young and old, strengthen community links at a time of rapid social change, and will highlight Leith\'s important role in the history of Scotland as a whole.
Now is the time for government and public agencies, with the support also of the big developers who are transforming the face of Leith, to make a real commitment to help establish a real museum for Leith.
We call upon Edinburgh City Council to support the establishment of a Leith museum, along with the others who can have an important role to play in making this dream a reality - the Scottish Executive and Historic Scotland, the National Museums of Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, the National Trust for Scotland, the National Lottery, and the Leith community itself.
We support this campaign for a Leith museum; sign the petition and show your support as well!
The Edinburgh City Council is banking on us fading away before we hit five hundred signatures. Prove them wrong and force them to look at the history they keep ignoring.
Reached 100 supporters
May 16, 2007
7 Comments
S
Samantha Paterson
12 years ago
Featured
i have been tracing my family history and routes which are in Leith, there is a rich history in the area, I think it greatly needed for the area as i found it very difficult to find information. I also believe it would be a great draw for tourists to the area. I visited independant Museum in Leith, something similar would be a great addition to the community.
S
Sarah Day
19 years ago
Featured
My grandad worked the docks his whole life, it would be brilliant to have a place where his stories and others like him are kept safe.
F
Fiona Fox
19 years ago
Featured
LEITH DESERVES THIS. Hope something actually happens this time instead of just talk.
A
Alan Walton
19 years ago
Featured
Leith needs to hold onto its roots. Too much is changing too fast and we are losing the identity of the port.
D
Dave Liu
19 years ago
Featured
About time. Leith has more history than most parts of Edinburgh but we never get anything to show for it.
G
Gordon Santana
19 years ago
Featured
My family have been here for generations and it would be great for the kids to see what it was like back in the day.
C
Chris Lomas
3 years ago
Leith has such a rich history it is high time it had its own museum.
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i have been tracing my family history and routes which are in Leith, there is a rich history in the area, I think it greatly needed for the area as i found it very difficult to find information. I also believe it would be a great draw for tourists to the area. I visited independant Museum in Leith, something similar would be a great addition to the community.