Leith Lives

Jim Blaikie - A Laddie From Leith


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Jim Blaikie is a Leith poet and author, born in 1933, whose work draws deeply on the life, place, and dialect of his home. His best known work include A Laddie Looks at Leith, in which he captures memories, laughter and tears reflecting on what #Leith was like in his childhood. Join us in this nostalgic, lyrical journey, which celebrates the spirit of the Leith community and the power of the Scots language.

Thanks to Setuniman for use of their dreamy-loop track found on Freesound.org

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Leith LivesBy Living Memory Association