There’s something special about Leith. Maybe it’s the salt in the air, the hum of the Shore on a sunny afternoon, or the way creativity seems to spill out of every café, studio, and market stall. Leith has always been a place where stories gather — and at the end of May, StavesArt is thrilled to become part of that story as we join the Leith Food Festival.
This vibrant celebration of food, culture, and community is the perfect setting for our hand‑drawn city globes and spirals. After all, Leith isn’t just a neighbourhood — it’s a character in its own right, full of history, grit, charm, and unmistakable identity.
And we can’t wait to bring our artwork to the heart of it.
The Leith Food Festival brings together the best of Scotland’s street food, artisan producers, independent makers, and local talent. From fresh seafood to small‑batch bakes, global flavours to homegrown favourites, it’s a feast for the senses — and a celebration of everything that makes Leith such a beloved part of Edinburgh.
For us, it’s the perfect place to showcase the cities and worlds we draw by hand. Festivals like this are where people connect with the places they love — and that’s exactly what StavesArt is all about.
Leith has always had its own rhythm. Once Scotland’s busiest port, it’s now a thriving cultural hub where old warehouses sit beside modern galleries, and where the Shore’s reflections feel like something out of a novel.
Our Edinburgh City Globe captures the character of the capital — from the Castle to Calton Hill, from the Old Town’s winding closes to the Georgian elegance of the New Town. But it’s Leith that adds the spark: the waterfront energy, the creative pulse, the sense of a community that’s proud of its roots and excited for its future.
Bringing our Edinburgh artwork to Leith feels like bringing it home.
We’re excited to meet new faces, reconnect with returning customers, and celebrate one of Scotland’s most vibrant communities. If you’re heading to the Leith Food Festival, come say hello — explore the artwork, share your favourite Edinburgh stories, and discover a piece that feels like home.