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Leith on Screen: T2 and Sunshine

Walk from T2 Trainspotting’s Central Bar into Sunshine on Leith locations around the Shore. Active pubs, public streets and the closed Port O’ Leith are clearly distinguished.

5 placesAbout 18 min walkingWalking route1.4 km on foot

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Pub anchor Optional stop Screen waypoint Closed or demolished Walking leg

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The story, in walking order

5 places

Pub anchors and filming locations are deliberately interleaved. Optional stops can be skipped without breaking the route.

Route chapter
T2 at the Foot of the Walk
1
Pub anchor
Leith
Central Bar
7-9 Leith Walk
Central Bar appears as itself in T2 Trainspotting and supplied the cellar for the fictional Port Sunshine.
Walk to the next place0.62 km · 8 min
Follow the checked street-level walking route.
Access: Mostly level Leith streets with crossings; waterside edges, setts and evening crowds still require care.
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Route chapter
Sunshine streets
2
Screen waypoint
Leith
Sandport Place
Sandport Place, Leith
Sandport Place carries a quieter Sunshine on Leith conversation before the route reaches the waterfront.
Access: A residential and hospitality street. View from public pavements, keep entrances clear and respect homes.
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Walk to the next place0.24 km · 3 min
Follow the checked street-level walking route.
Access: Mostly level Leith streets with crossings; waterside edges, setts and evening crowds still require care.
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3
Screen waypoint
Leith / The Shore
The Shore and Commercial Street
The Shore / Commercial Street, Leith
The Shore and Commercial Street host the official movie-map setting for “Letter from America”.
Access: Canal-side and street pavements are generally level but include crossings, bridges and busy hospitality frontage. Keep waterside edges and traffic in mind after dark.
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Walk to the next place0.34 km · 5 min
Follow the checked street-level walking route.
Access: Mostly level Leith streets with crossings; waterside edges, setts and evening crowds still require care.
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Route chapter
The watering holes
4
Pub anchor
Leith / The Shore
Nobles by Bellfield
44A Constitution Street
Nobles is officially mapped into the “I’m On My Way” watering-hole sequence, though the map does not allocate individual shots.
Walk to the next place0.17 km · 2 min
Follow the checked street-level walking route.
Access: Mostly level Leith streets with crossings; waterside edges, setts and evening crowds still require care.
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5
Historical location (closed)Optional
Leith
Port O’ Leith (former pub)
58 Constitution Street, Leith EH6 6RS
Port O’ Leith is a closed historical filming waypoint. It is not a drinking stop and must be viewed only from the public pavement.
Access: Closed long-term since 3 May 2026. View only from the public pavement, do not attempt entry, and do not plan a drink here. Recheck current status before visiting.
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5 places

T2 at the Foot of the Walk

Central Bar

Sunshine streets

Sandport Place

The Shore and Commercial Street

The watering holes

Nobles by Bellfield

Port O’ Leith (former pub)

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