The House of Mary of Guise, Coal Hill, Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

9

Title

The House of Mary of Guise, Coal Hill, Leith

Description

Ships are moored and men are in small boats beside the quay at Coal Hill in Leith, Edinburgh. One ship is lowering its sail. In front of harbour buildings on the shore is a horse and cart.

Artist / maker

Smith, Jane Stewart

Date

1869

Size

23.7 X 34.1 cm.

Type

Watercolour

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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Landscape > Water > Harbours

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

Transport > Water > Boats

Transport > Water > Ships

(55°58′51″N, 3°11′33″W)

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