Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

3874

Title

Leith

Description

Three sailing ships moored at the Shore in Leith. The ships have masts and rigging. Buildings line the edge of the shore.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1850

Size

16 x 20.4 cm

Type

Salted paper print

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh where the Water of Leith joins the Firth of Forth. It has acted as Edinburgh's maritime connection for many centuries, and continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports. It was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920 having previously been a separate burgh. It is now home to the Scottish Executive's main offices, Edinburgh's Sikh temple, the Royal Yacht Britannia and Ocean Terminal, a large shopping and entertainment complex.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

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Transport > Water > Ships

(55°58′52″N, 3°10′25″W)

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