The Pier of Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

5678

Title

The Pier of Leith

Description

Buildings stand next to a pier in the dock at Leith, Edinburgh. A boat sails on the river while on the shore two men watch a woman walking from the river's edge carrying a package on her back.

Artist / maker

Slezer, John

Date

1693

Size

21.1 x 40.9 cm

Type

Pencil work

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Towers

Homes > Residential buildings > Tenements

People > Adults > Men

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Boats

(55°58′52″N, 3°10′36″W)

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