Photos have resurfaced showing what was once the Leith Citadel Good Station before it closed in 1947.
The station originally opened on May 10 1846 as part of the Edinburgh, Leith and Granton Railway to serve the north of Leith according to a post on Wikipedia citing the ‘Buildings of Scotland: Edinburgh by Gifford, McWilliam and Walker.’
It is understood that it served as a terminus in terms of passenger traffic but operated as a freight-only branch on its west side transporting goods into the busy Leith Docks.
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Grainger & Miller were behind the design of the Victorian building which was distinctive for its time.
After closing in 1947 the building was converted into a well loved pub named the “Steamboat Inn’ around the year 1950.
But in 1980 the building was given a new lease of life when it was restored by the Scottish Development Agency as part of the “Leith Project” for community use.
From there it has become the well-respected community centres in the country - The Citadel Youth Centre - which continues to offer a variety of vital services to young and old residents in the local area.
The Spirit of Leithers Facebook page described the history of the building on their Facebook page as: “One of the best known buildings in Leith is found on Commercial Street. Today it is the Citadel Youth Centre but started life way back on May 10 1846 when it was opened as Leith Citadel station.
“It was the branch line for Edinburgh, Leith and Newhaven Railway carrying freight and passengers to the Port. The building has been through a lot of uses and at times near to being derelict.
“Today it is occupied by The Citadel Youth Centre which is one of Leith's top assets - the top one for many young people. It offers an excellent service for local children & young people. The Citadel is one of the leading youth work centres in the country - yet another reason to be proud of Leith and our younger generation.”
In one image from Canmore National Record of Historic Environment, a sign reading 'Smith & McGowan Brassfounders & Coppersmiths' can be seen over the station entrance.
Another shows the sign for the Steamboat Inn pub that operated in between the train station closing and the Citadel Youth Centre opening.
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