Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

3920

Title

Leith

Description

Three sailing ships moored at Leith Harbour in Edinburgh. The ships have masts and rigging, one has partially raised sails. In the foreground is the edge of the harbour, a wooden fence and a mooring bollard.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1850

Size

14.6 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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(55°58′52″N, 3°10′25″W)

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