SOS Leith

@sosleith.bsky.social

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A local community action group working hard to fight for better water quality and environmental protections on The Shore at the end of the Water of Leith in Edinburgh.

Map from the Scottish Water overflow site, showing two recent overflows have been recorded in the past 48 hours along the Water of Leith Basins.

Swan on her nest on the Water of Leith basins, 9 eggs underneath but a newly hatched cygnet just starting to fluff up can be seen as the mother stands.

Illustration of a Christmas scene. Barges are moored on the Water of Leith at night with lights reflecting in the still water. Stars twinkle in the sky. The buildings along the shore are lit up and there are Christmas trees.

Short video of a seal in the WoL basins with a sizeable fish in its jaws!

An SOSLeith member standing with two members from Edinburgh Council on The Shore, talking about how to deal with the problem of overflowing bins on the waters' side.