The landing of King George IV at Leith

Skene, James, 1822, Watercolour

Category

Library Item

Item no

732

Title

The landing of King George IV at Leith, August 15th 1822

Description

Crowds of people line the quayside in Leith, Edinburgh. They lean out of windows and stand on rooftops to watch the flotilla of small boats, greeting King George IV, whose royal standard is borne by the boat in the centre of the picture. In the background, the bridge has been raised to allow the sailing ships to enter the inner harbour. In the distance a beacon burns on Arthur's Seat. To the left, Leith Customs House, the Britannia Tavern and pottery chimneys can be seen.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1822

Size

18 x 41 cm.

Type

Watercolour

Location

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 its ongoing maritime connections, it continues to be one of the UK's busiest ports.

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