N. Berwick [North Berwick]

Category

Library Item

Item no

14782

Title

N. Berwick [North Berwick]

Description

A view from sea looking towards the coastline of North Berwick with the prominent hill of North Berwick Law rising in the centre of the landscape. There are a couple of sailing boats floating on the calm waters and the reflection of the sails of the nearest vessel are clearly visible.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1817

Size

10.5 x 17.8 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

North Berwick is a small town situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, roughly 20 miles north-east of Edinburgh. The area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. The town developed into a notable tourist destination with its connection to Edinburgh by rail in the mid 19th century, drawing thousands of visitors with its golf courses and beaches. North Berwick remains popular with tourists and golfers today. The town's fishing industry, which was substantial in the 18th and 19th centuries, is now much diminished. The harbour is largely used by leisure craft.

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Landscape > Land > Hills

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(55°56′50″N, 3°11′7″W)

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