Fi Leith
@fileith.bsky.social
Writer for The Botanics.
Comms for NatureScot.
Researching a novel on the 19th century blossoming of Glasgow and Japan's love affair.
Comms for NatureScot.
Researching a novel on the 19th century blossoming of Glasgow and Japan's love affair.
Very moved to be at the opening of Remembered: Hiroshima and Nagasaki exhibition @stir.ac.uk last night, and looking forward to hosting their planting for peace event next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the bombings and Scotland's friendship with Japan.
October 7, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Very moved to be at the opening of Remembered: Hiroshima and Nagasaki exhibition @stir.ac.uk last night, and looking forward to hosting their planting for peace event next month to mark the 80th anniversary of the bombings and Scotland's friendship with Japan.
Raku workshop with Paper Flowers Edinburgh at Honey Pot Ceramics, South Queensferry. Looking forward to sharing the tea with my creation.🍵
June 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Raku workshop with Paper Flowers Edinburgh at Honey Pot Ceramics, South Queensferry. Looking forward to sharing the tea with my creation.🍵
In this 80th anniversary year, such a privilege to hear Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors Chiyoko Motomura, who was six; Dr Masao Tomonaga, who was two and devoted his career to studying the medical effects; and Tomoko Ōtaki, a second-generation survivor.
Thanks to @daiwafoundation.bsky.social
Thanks to @daiwafoundation.bsky.social
May 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In this 80th anniversary year, such a privilege to hear Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors Chiyoko Motomura, who was six; Dr Masao Tomonaga, who was two and devoted his career to studying the medical effects; and Tomoko Ōtaki, a second-generation survivor.
Thanks to @daiwafoundation.bsky.social
Thanks to @daiwafoundation.bsky.social
Thanks to Soo Burnell for taking the time to talk me through her photographs of Japanese bathers.
May 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Thanks to Soo Burnell for taking the time to talk me through her photographs of Japanese bathers.
Immersive morning with Joseph Sharples @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social, within touching distance of 1888 items.
Managed not to break the glass trying to see the Japanese prints on Mackintosh's fireplace.
#Glasgow850 #GlasgowJapan
Managed not to break the glass trying to see the Japanese prints on Mackintosh's fireplace.
#Glasgow850 #GlasgowJapan
May 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Immersive morning with Joseph Sharples @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social, within touching distance of 1888 items.
Managed not to break the glass trying to see the Japanese prints on Mackintosh's fireplace.
#Glasgow850 #GlasgowJapan
Managed not to break the glass trying to see the Japanese prints on Mackintosh's fireplace.
#Glasgow850 #GlasgowJapan
Thanks to Kozo and John from the Victor Murphy Trust for holding the door until closing so that I could see Hiroshige's The 53 Stations of the Tokaido at Central Library, Edinburgh on its last day.
What a treat.
What a treat.
April 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Thanks to Kozo and John from the Victor Murphy Trust for holding the door until closing so that I could see Hiroshige's The 53 Stations of the Tokaido at Central Library, Edinburgh on its last day.
What a treat.
What a treat.
Perfect morning for hanami at Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh. The best few weeks of sakura are still to come. 🌸
April 26, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Perfect morning for hanami at Lauriston Castle, Edinburgh. The best few weeks of sakura are still to come. 🌸
So grateful to Dr Chung, Curator, Chinese and Far Eastern Civilisation at Glasgow Museums for a first glimpse at the Japanese objects which sit at the heart of my book research.
Many hours will be spent in this treasure trove.
Many hours will be spent in this treasure trove.
April 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
So grateful to Dr Chung, Curator, Chinese and Far Eastern Civilisation at Glasgow Museums for a first glimpse at the Japanese objects which sit at the heart of my book research.
Many hours will be spent in this treasure trove.
Many hours will be spent in this treasure trove.
Fascinated by these echoes of the original Saltmarket closes in Glasgow.
For historical contrast, the Greggs replacement has to be my favourite.
Are there any walking tours of this area?
For historical contrast, the Greggs replacement has to be my favourite.
Are there any walking tours of this area?
April 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Fascinated by these echoes of the original Saltmarket closes in Glasgow.
For historical contrast, the Greggs replacement has to be my favourite.
Are there any walking tours of this area?
For historical contrast, the Greggs replacement has to be my favourite.
Are there any walking tours of this area?
When in Brussels..Brel it.
March 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
When in Brussels..Brel it.
The sound of spring Saturdays in Edinburgh.
March 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The sound of spring Saturdays in Edinburgh.
Apart from her employer being Royal Doulton, I've always wanted to know the rest of this Woman Painting a Pot's story, from Lavery's portraits at Glasgow's Great Exhibition of 1888.
March 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Apart from her employer being Royal Doulton, I've always wanted to know the rest of this Woman Painting a Pot's story, from Lavery's portraits at Glasgow's Great Exhibition of 1888.
Thomas Annan's gallery, at the end of the street where he founded his Woodlands photography business. No longer in the family, sadly, but the name remains.
March 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thomas Annan's gallery, at the end of the street where he founded his Woodlands photography business. No longer in the family, sadly, but the name remains.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow at dawn.
March 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Mitchell Library, Glasgow at dawn.
Kibble Palace roofscape to the sound of the matsuri drummers.
March 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Kibble Palace roofscape to the sound of the matsuri drummers.
Looking at Glasgow through a Victorian lens is pure pleasure. The obvious places for me to start: Glasgow Botanics; Kelvingrove; Woodlands and Garnethill.
March 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Looking at Glasgow through a Victorian lens is pure pleasure. The obvious places for me to start: Glasgow Botanics; Kelvingrove; Woodlands and Garnethill.