Leith Pier and Harbour

Category

Library Item

Item no

5677

Title

Leith Pier and Harbour

Description

A busy dockside scene at Leith in Edinburgh. Ships heading out on the river have sails billowing from their masts and rigging, while another is unloading barrels using a hoist which is on the quayside. Onshore people with a dog are talking to a drummer who stands next to a horse and cart.

Artist / maker

Serres, Dominic

Date

1790

Size

36.8 x 53.1 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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Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing equipment > Hoisting machinery

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Ships

(55°58′49″N, 3°11′14″W)

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