Scotmid to back Leith Festival

LEITH Festival organisers have announced their major sponsor for next year.

Scotmid Co-operative will again back the festival, sponsoring the Gala Day, which attracts around 15,000 people and marks the start of the event.

Festival manager Adele Conn said: "It is fantastic news that Scotmid are once again supporting the Leith Festival.

"We are thrilled to have their support and to continue our successful partnership.

"We hope that other businesses will also be able to help us put on another fantastic celebration of Leith."