Update on Leith Docks planning application

We've tried to find out more about the suggestion that the planned redevelopment of Leith docks recently announced by Forth Ports might include a Leith museum. We've had look at the massive outline planning application and supplementary documents. So far we've certainly been able to find a reference to a museum being a possibility, but no definite commitment. We're trying to find out more, and will put a post on this blog when we do (see above). Whether or not that's the best place for a Leith museum is a good question, which we'll come back to. Anyone with any views, let us have them in a comment!

Leith docks development and a new Museum?

Interesting development this week with the launch of Forth Ports' application for outline planning permission for the redevelopment of Leith docks. It appears that one of the possibilities is that it will include a site for a museum. It's not clear to the campaign at this stage how firm a proposal this is, and/or whether there is any suggestion of any funding for such a museum, or just a possible site, but it's certainly interesting. It's also encouraging because it shows that the idea of a Leith museum is catching on (although some - including supporters of the campaign - have strong views a museum should be in the existing Leith rather than in the docks area).

Nevertheless, it's certainly a sign of how our campaign is catching on. We'll be finding out more about the suggestion and reporting back here soon.