After much consideration, LeithLate Trustees have decided to close the charity at the end of March 2025.

We have made this decision for a number of reasons, including the extreme challenges around funding for all charities, and especially the arts. We are particularly sad to close the charity before being able to co-ordinate a refresh of the Leith History Mural, as that was the last project we were focused on.

With that said, we appreciated the opportunity in 2024 to work with the Water of Leith Basin Trust to support the creation of the Coalie Park murals. This involved members of the community developing and painting the design with artist Kate George, and has made such a positive difference to the area.

Trustees have discussed how much Leith has changed since LeithLate first began in 2011, when there were few venues for artists to work and exhibit in. Leith now proudly hosts a range of spaces and opportunities for artists and has established itself as a particularly creative side of the city.

We have used the last of our funding to support arts projects at The Citadel, an important community hub in Leith. Thank you for your interest, support, and participation in LeithLate offers – we close the door confident that we have contributed important, imaginative, inclusive and beautiful things to life in Leith!

Thank you for all the fun!