Birthplace of Sir John Gladstone, Coalhill , Leith

Category

Library Item

Item no

11

Title

Birthplace of Sir John Gladstone, Coalhill , Leith

Description

Ships with their sails up travel through the harbour at Coal Hill in Leith, Edinburgh. A rowing boat is moored close to the quay. Two spires rise above the buildings around the waterfront.

Artist / maker

Smith, Jane Stewart

Date

1869

Size

24.3 x 35 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Birthplace of Sir John Gladstone, Coal Hill , Leith

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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Architecture > Architectural features > Spires

Landscape > Water > Harbours

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Boats

Transport > Water > Ships

(55°58′30″N, 3°10′21″W)

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