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Leith Harbour
Unknown, 1900, Wash drawing
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Leith Harbour
Leith Harbour
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Item no
5632
Title
Leith Harbour
Description
People cross a stone bridge spanning the Water of Leith as it meets the river. There are boats all around, including a rowing boat transporting a barrel. On the riverside a man inspects a beached vessel. On the opposite side of the water are shops, houses and other buildings, a covered wagon pulled by a horse has stopped in front of one of the establishments.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1900
Size
13.5 x 26.4 cm
Type
Wash drawing
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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