The Landing of Mary Queen of Scots at Leith 1561

Category

Library Item

Item no

5695

Title

The landing of Mary Queen of Scots at Leith 1561

Description

Mary Queen of Scots disembarks from a ship onto the pier in Leith harbour. People including nobles, soldiers and musicians surround her. A small dog waits on the red carpet at her feet. Crowds watch her arrival from the quayside and nearby houses.

Engraver

Murray, J. G.

Date

1836

Size

45 x 64.7 cm

Type

Lithograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Annotation below title reads 'To the most Noble the Marquess of Bute, Earl of Dumfries & Bute, F. R. J. &c. &c. &c. This engraving is most respectfully dedicated by his Lordships much obliged and most obedient servant Mary (?) Parkes'

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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(55°58′52″N, 3°10′36″W)

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