Leith Harbour from the pier

Category

Library Item

Item no

5631

Title

Leith Harbour from the pier

Description

Ships and boats sail in Leith Harbour, Edinburgh. The vessels carry passengers and people watch the boats from the dockside as they prepare to berth. In the background there is a large crowd gathering, many buildings and the outline of distant hills.

Artist / maker

Daniell, William

Date

1822

Size

20.1 x 27.7 cm

Type

Aquatint

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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People > Transportation > Passengers

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Speaking

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Boats

Transport > Water > Ships

(55°59′9″N, 3°11′18″W)

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