Entrance to Leith Harbour

Category

Library Item

Item no

5634

Title

Entrance to Leith Harbour

Description

Waves buffet the side of ships as they sail on stormy waters within Leith Harbour, Edinburgh. A lighthouse on the quayside is lit to aid their passage into the docks. People watch from the quayside and birds circle round the sails of the vessels.

Artist / maker

Callcott, A. W.

Engraver

Cooke, George

Date

1822

Size

17.7 x 25.6 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 > Water > Waves

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Lighthouses

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Ships

(55°59′25″N, 3°11′3″W)

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