Library Item

2134

Back of new houses at the Glebe, North Berwick

New houses under construction at the back of the Glebe in North Berwick. Workmen have tools which include pick-axes. One man stands at the top of a ramp. Building bricks and blocks are visible around the house.

1885

10.2 x 15.5 cm

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

North Berwick is a small town situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, roughly 20 miles north-east of Edinburgh. The area has been inhabited for over 2000 years. The town developed into a notable tourist destination with its connection to Edinburgh by rail in the mid 19th century, drawing thousands of visitors with its golf courses and beaches. North Berwick remains popular with tourists and golfers today. The town's fishing industry, which was substantial in the 18th and 19th centuries, is now much diminished. The harbour is largely used by leisure craft.