Shore, Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

11184

Title

Shore, Leith

Description

The Water of Leith laps up against the Shore at Leith, Edinburgh. Buildings line the water's edge with pubs and restaurants on the ground floors and housing above. Ornate lampposts with stylised thistles can be seen along the water. One building has a clock tower with a tall spire. On the nearside of the water machinery can be seen.

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2007

Size

19 x 25.4 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

Landscape > Water > Rivers and streams

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Eating and drinking facilities > Restaurants and bars

Transport > Infrastructure > Street lights

(55°58′38″N, 3°10′9″W)

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