Tower at Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

4906

Title

Tower at Leith

Description

A sail ship makes its way towards Leith through a stormy sea. A stone tower marks the edge of the harbour protecting sheltering vessels behind its walls.

Artist / maker

Clerk, John

Engraver

Clerk, John

Date

1775

Size

6.4 x 10 cm

Type

Etching

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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Natural phenomena > Weather > Storms

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Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Boats

(55°58′39″N, 3°10′8″W)

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