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Shore, Leith
MacLean, Kevin, 2007, Digital image
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Shore, Leith
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The Water of Leith laps up against the Shore at Leith, Edinburgh. Buildings line the water's edge with pubs and restaurants on the ground floors and housing above. Ornate lampposts with stylised thistles can be seen along the water. One building has a clock tower with a tall spire. A bridge carries cars across the Water of Leith.
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MacLean, Kevin
Date
2007
Size
19 x 25.4 cm
Type
Digital image
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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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