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The Shore, Leith
McKean, John, 1895, Photograph
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The Shore, Leith
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5215
Title
The Shore, Leith
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A boat moored at Leith Harbour, Edinburgh. A small tug can be seen beside the larger boat. Behind the harbour is a large stone building with a central clocktower and a flag flying from it. Warehouses can be seen at the side of the harbour.
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McKean, John
Date
1895
Size
16.5 x 21.6 cm
Type
Photograph
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The Shore in Leith runs along the east side of the Water of Leith where it joins the Firth of Forth. For many centuries the Shore was the trading centre of Leith. Vessels were loaded and unloaded here from mediaeval times until the construction of new docks in the early 19th century. The Shore has also been the site of several royal disembarkations, including Mary queen of Scots arrival from France in 1560, and George IV's visit in 1822. The Shore is now geared more towards social, rather than commercial interaction, with several well known pubs and restaurants.
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