Leith Theatre Saves Historic Stage | Edinburgh News

Leith Theatre in Edinburgh has been removed from the Theatres at Risk Register after a decade on the list, thanks to a massive £4.5 million Heritage Fund boost — one of only two venues in the UK to make this year’s comeback. Meanwhile, three Scottish theatres remain in peril: Motherwell’s Concert Hall and Theatre, Brunton Theatre in Musselburgh (both facing demolition due to crumbling reinforced concrete), and Dundee’s King’s Theatre (closed since the 60s, battling a leaky roof). The Theatres Trust warns that losing these spaces means losing vital community anchors, and while demolition is sometimes unavoidable, they push for cultural continuity. Leith’s team still faces hurdles — no running water, weatherproofing needed — but community momentum and ongoing fundraising offer hope for full restoration. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1aa55f1a8b93a3d