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Leith’s making waves as the only Scottish town shortlisted for the UK’s first-ever Town of Culture title in 2028, competing against nearly 400 applicants. Backed by literary legend Irvine Welsh, the coastal gem is poised to win a £3 million grant for a six-month cultural festival—and even runners-up get £250,000. With plans to honor 900 years of history through waterfront events and a £1 million Community Culture Fund, Leith’s bid is already electrifying locals. Welsh calls it “culture incarnate,” and with judges reviewing full bids next, the community’s heart is pounding for a historic win that proves culture thrives beyond the big cities.

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