Leith, Coalhill 2

Explorer Tom Edinburgh, Leith, Sheriff Brae, Tenements would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the paint chipping off. It’s tenements with no period, which means they’ve been through everything and are still standing. They look tough but probably have soft hearts hidden behind the brickwork. Go at sunset and thank me later.

Explorer Tom Edinburgh, Leith, Cables Wynd, Cables Wynd House is a tower block that’s been fighting an invisible tree for dominance. It’s just offices, but it acts like it’s guarding the secrets of the universe from the ground floor. The drama between concrete and leafy greenery is getting serious, honestly. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.

Explorer Tom Porters' Stone in City of Edinburgh would post a selfie caption saying 'Vibes are good here' if it had a phone. It’s just a stone in Henderson Gardens that used to be way more important than a parking meter. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting without trying too hard.

Explorer Tom Leith War Memorial Hospital in City of Edinburgh is probably where two lads made a daft bet that somehow funded the whole thing. A hospital turned into a memorial feels like a story that got interrupted by a very serious turn of events. It’s got that quiet dignity but also a vibe of 'don't ask too many questions about the funding'. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination without any

Explorer Tom Henderson Gardens Park has had so many names that it’s starting to lose its own identity and just goes by 'that place near the bus stop' these days. It’s like a celebrity who keeps changing their name on social media until you forget what they actually looked like originally. Stick around long enough for the light to change, because it’s quite a show when the sun hits right

Explorer Tom The Siege of Leith has a ridiculous smuggling story involving a barrel of whisky that was actually just water and regret. The soldiers were so busy fighting they forgot to check what they were drinking. It’s the perfect excuse for why everyone looks so tired in the old paintings. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.

Explorer Tom Taylor Gardens isn’t named after a tailor, but rather a guy who dropped his trousers in 1742 and never picked them up. The name really means 'The Place Where Dignity Went to Die,' if you ask me. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Edinburgh, Leith, Giles Street is acting like it’s hiding from its own history, which is pretty cheeky for a place in the city. I imagine the first owner had an escape plan involving a very fast horse and a lot of bad luck. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting, just to keep up appearances.

Explorer Tom St Ninian's Manse in Leith is a sixteenth-century house that would tell you the church was basically a nightclub after a few pints. The walls are thick enough to keep all those juicy gossip secrets locked tight inside. Go in good boots and better humour.

Explorer Tom Edinburgh, Leith, Henderson Street is playing hard to get, hiding its post-medieval secrets behind a wall of wind that just won’t shut up about it being important. I’m convinced the gales are actually guarding a lost recipe for soup. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.

Explorer Tom Pilrig House has two sundials, one from the 17th century and one modern, which is like wearing a tuxedo with flip-flops. The rabbits think it's a great place to hide from the sun. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll.

Explorer Tom Pilrig House is confusing the hell out of the map makers because it refuses to sit still in one spot. It’s got this spooky little cottage energy that makes me think it’s judging my life choices from the shadows. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.