People's Republic of Leith

Proper noun

the People's Republic of Leith

1. (derogatory, humorous, informal) A nickname for Leith, a suburb of Edinburgh, referencing its former independence and implying it has socialist or communist leanings.
   • "Sir Matt Busby, the first manager to lead a British team into the European Cup? Does that mean Hibs aren't British, then?" Indeed, Matt [Vallance], it did not go unnoticed in the People's Republic of Leith.2002 December 5, “Beeb's Hall of Fame boobs”, in The Scotsman, page 14
   • The People's Republic of Leith can feel removed from the rest of the city – a blessing or a curse depending on your point of view, but if removing yourself from street party madness is a priority there's no better place to do it.2015 December 30, “Where to go in Edinburgh on Hogmanay outside the street party zone”, in The Scotsman