The Shore, Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

11180

Title

The Shore, Leith

Description

A sunny day at the Shore in Leith. Houses and pubs line the right-hand side of the street, One building has an ornate clock tower, whilst another has a series of flags displayed outside. On the edge of the Water of Leith stands a bus stop and shelter beside a metal lamppost with a thistle design on top.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

25.4 x 19 cm

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Shore in Leith runs along the east side of the Water of Leith where it joins the Firth of Forth. For many centuries the Shore was the trading centre of Leith. Vessels were loaded and unloaded here from mediaeval times until the construction of new docks in the early 19th century. The Shore has also been the site of several royal disembarkations, including Mary queen of Scots arrival from France in 1560, and George IV's visit in 1822. The Shore is now geared more towards social, rather than commercial interaction, with several well known pubs and restaurants.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Clocks and clock towers

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Public houses

Transport > Infrastructure > Bus stops

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

(55°58′38″N, 3°10′9″W)

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