ON THE TRAIL
Hop on the recently extended tram network, and wind your way from the city centre all the way to the port district of Leith
1 PICARDY PLACE
Start at the tram stop at Picardy Place, a recently remodelled plaza atop Leith Walk. Look out for the statue of Sherlock Holmes, marking the birthplace of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the fictional detective’s adventures. If it’s a clear day, walk to Calton Hill for a view of the route down to Leith and the Firth of Forth, as well as city highlights including Arthur’s Seat, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle. edinburghtrams.com
2 BALFOUR STREET
Take the tram to Balfour Street, then stroll over to Easter Road, drily nicknamed ‘Feaster Road’ due to its recent rebirth as a culinary hotspot. Breakfast options abound: grab coffee from Foodstory and a sweet bite at Écosse Éclair or vegan cafe Plant Bae. Edinburgh Honey Co’s whisky-infused nectar makes a great souvenir. foodstorycafe.co.uk ecosseeclair.com heyplantbae.co.uk edinburghhoney.co.uk
3 FOOT OF THE WALK
Hop off the tram here, on the northern reaches of Leith Walk, and explore the leafy grounds of Leith Links, originally designed as a golf course and now a public park. Make a plan to return to the area at sundown to check out Leith Depot, a much-loved arts and culture venue. As well as offering great-value food and drinks, it stages live music and club nights, including a monthly residency by BBC Radio DJ Vic Galloway. leithdepot.com
4 THE SHORE
Ships from the Baltic states and Low Countries once bustled away in Leith’s quay, a short walk from The Shore tram stop. Many of the area’s old merchant homes and w
