An introduction to Leith, and why it’s the epicentre of creativity in Edinburgh

London, circa 1969. John Lennon puts down his pen after writing the final words of what would soon be known as ‘Come Together’. He sighs, looking out as the sun sets over London. In a dusty rehearsal room across the city, Jimmy Page lays down the finishing touches to ‘The Lemon Song’, unaware that he has, in effect, rewritten the rules for contemporary guitar music. 1969 will always be remembered as an iconic year for music, but more so for London. After all, the city gave birth to ‘Abbey Road’, ‘Led Zeppelin II’ and The Who’s ‘Tommy’, all within 12 months. Perhaps someone slipped something potent into the Thames that January, triggering a spell of creativity that would reshape rock music forever. Whatever it was, there’s plenty of it circulating the waterpipes of Leith, and has been for decades. <a href="https://medium.com/@caliberi/an-introduction-to-leith-and-why-its-the-epicentre-of-creativity-in-edinburgh-e81a3f0dbd4d">Visit Now</a>