Leith Harbour, pier and docks

Category

Library Item

Item no

5673

Title

Leith Harbour, pier and docks

Description

A panoramic view of an Edinburgh skyline punctuated with factory chimneys from Leith docks. A boat is tied up next to a group of cranes beside harbour buildings. The outline of the Pentland Hills, Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh Castle and Calton Hill can be seen in the distance.

Artist / maker

Wyllie, H. D.

Date

1945

Size

10.4 x 30.8 cm

Type

Photograph

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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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Cranes

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Water > Boats