Leith praised by judge in UK Town of Culture bid

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 18:09 · Archive

Sir Philip Redmond, a judge in the Town of Culture competition, visited Leith and said it was 'great'.

Sir Philip Redmond, creator of Hollyoaks and a judge in the UK's Town of Culture competition, visited Leith as it prepares its final submission for the award. He described Leith as 'great' and said the level of enthusiasm in the town was 'loud and clear'.

The visit comes as Leith develops the full submission it will present in its bid to become the UK's first Town of Culture.

How it is being reported

• 'Leith is great' says the man helping decide if it will become the UK's first Town of CultureSir Phil Redmond said the level of enthusiasm in Leith was ‘loud and clear’The Scotsman · 29 Oct, 17:37
• Hollyoaks creator Sir Philip Redmond calls Leith 'great' during Town of Culture visitSir Philip’s Leith visit comes as Leith develops its final full submission to become the UK’s Town of CultureEdinburgh Evening News · 29 Oct, 16:51

In this story: Sir Philip Redmond · Leith · Hollyoaks

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