Leith

American

[leeth] / liθ /

noun

a seaport in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: now part of Edinburgh.

Leith British

/ liːθ /

noun

a port in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: part of Edinburgh since 1920

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An additional £5m has been diverted to funding the restoration of Leith Theatre, while £3m will be given to the long-running project aimed at turning the Old Royal High School into a national music centre.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Leith had been sharing the impact the book Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain had on her - ultimately boosting her efforts to address misogyny in the hospitality industry.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

Leith opened her first restaurant, Leith's, in Notting Hill, London, in 1969.

From BBC ● May 27, 2026

The UK Wife Carrying Race takes place on Sunday at 10:15 GMT at The Nower in Dorking, ahead of the Leith Hill half marathon.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026

Mom and Jack are married, and Jack’s last name is Leith.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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