Library Item

577

Site of the old bridge of Leith

Midground shows crumbled remains of where the old bridge of Leith was and multi-story housing behind it. The foreground shows the Water of Leith with part of a galleon and three small rowing boats. Buildings, people and ships can be seen in the background.

1824

25 x 20 cm.

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Leith is situated in the north of Edinburgh on the Firth of Forth. At first a town in its own right dating back to the 12th Century it was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1920. With it's ongoing maritime connections it continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports.