Ships at Leith Harbour

Category

Library Item

Item no

4921

Title

Ships at Leith Harbour

Description

A view of Leith Harbour, Edinburgh. A steam boat with smoke coming from its funnel sails ahead of a sailing boat. Many people stand and watch the boats passing from the pier. In the foreground are several men in a rowing boat.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1888

Size

7.5 x 9.5 cm

Type

Photograph

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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Landscape > Water > Harbours

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Infrastructure > Piers and wharves

Transport > Water > Ships

Transport > Water > Steamboats