Leith Pier and Harbour

Category

Library Item

Item no

4896

Title

Leith Pier and Harbour

Description

A rowing boat, sail boat and paddle steamer move to and from Leith Harbour. Masts of many ships can be seem above the harbour wall. People make their way along the Pier towards a Newhaven fishwife. A rod and basket for fish have been abandoned on the side of the Pier. In the distance the hills of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags and the monuments of Calton Hill can be seen over the roof tops of Leith.

Artist / maker

Bartlett, W. H.

Engraver

Wallis, R.

Date

1843

Size

12.3 x 17.8 cm

Type

Engraving

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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Landscape > Land > Hills

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Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Boats

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