Shore, Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

5226

Title

Shore, Leith

Description

Shops and bars line the Shore in Leith, Edinburgh. Included among them are R&D Slimon, ships chandlers and the American Bar. Many people sit on the chain fence that runs along the edge of the Water of Leith.

Artist / maker

Chrystal, Francis M.

Date

1912

Size

15.2 x 20.6 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

The Shore in Leith runs along the east side of the Water of Leith where it joins the Firth of Forth. For many centuries the Shore was the trading centre of Leith. Vessels were loaded and unloaded here from mediaeval times until the construction of new docks in the early 19th century. The Shore has also been the site of several royal disembarkations, including Mary queen of Scots arrival from France in 1560, and George IV's visit in 1822. The Shore is now geared more towards social, rather than commercial interaction, with several well known pubs and restaurants.

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Business > Service industry > Shops

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Land > Horse and carts

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