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Leith Collection

Discover the rich history and vibrant present of Leith, a charming district in Edinburgh, Scotland

Background imageLeith Collection: Old & Young Tom Morris

Old & Young Tom Morris
A golf match involving Willie Park, Old Tom Morris, and Young Tom Morris at Leith Links, Scotland

Background imageLeith Collection: UK, Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Leith, Ocean Terminal, View of the Royal Yacht Britannia

UK, Scotland, Lothian, Edinburgh, Leith, Ocean Terminal, View of the Royal Yacht Britannia

Background imageLeith Collection: The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLeith Collection: Paddle Steamer Leith 1837

Paddle Steamer Leith 1837
The paddle steamer Leith arriving at Grantham Pier, Edinburgh. Built by R.Menzies & Sons for the General Steam Navigation Co 1837 and used by GSNC for coastal service between Leith and London

Background imageLeith Collection: Edinburgh city map 1895

Edinburgh city map 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Background imageLeith Collection: Edinburgh / Leith 1904

Edinburgh / Leith 1904
Edinburgh: the Water of Leith from Dean Bridge

Background imageLeith Collection: New and old waterside buildings, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

New and old waterside buildings, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLeith Collection: Leith Hill Tower

Leith Hill Tower, Surrey, the highest point in the county, built in 1766 by Richard Hull, as a viewpoint. Legend has it that his last request was to be buried upside down in it

Background imageLeith Collection: Leith Harbour near Edinburgh Scotland, from the Pier 1831

Leith Harbour near Edinburgh Scotland, from the Pier 1831
" Leith Harbour, from the Pier" engraved by T.Higham after a picture by Thomas Shepherd, published in Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, 1831

Background imageLeith Collection: The Shore at sunrise, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

The Shore at sunrise, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageLeith Collection: Summerside Street, Leith, Midlothian

Summerside Street, Leith, Midlothian
Summerside Street, Leith, Edinburgh, near Newhaven, Midlothian, Scotland. Date: 1917

Background imageLeith Collection: Main Street, Newhaven, Midlothian

Main Street, Newhaven, Midlothian
Main Street, Newhaven, Edinburgh, near Leith, Midlothian, Scotland. Showing the Peacock Hotel Date: 1906

Background imageLeith Collection: Historic Docks, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

Historic Docks, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

Background imageLeith Collection: Custom House, Leith (engraving)

Custom House, Leith (engraving)
3638505 Custom House, Leith (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Custom House, Leith)

Background imageLeith Collection: Advert, John Cran & Co, Shipbuilders, Leith, Scotland

Advert, John Cran & Co, Shipbuilders, Leith, Scotland
Advert for John Cran & Co, Shipbuilders and Engineers, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Background imageLeith Collection: Edinburgh: Plan of Leith, Showing the Proposed New Docks, 1804

Edinburgh: Plan of Leith, Showing the Proposed New Docks, 1804

Background imageLeith Collection: EDINBURGH / COOKEs 1779

EDINBURGH / COOKEs 1779
Edinburgh: general view of the Castle and City

Background imageLeith Collection: Edinburgh: Leith Pier and Harbour, 1798

Edinburgh: Leith Pier and Harbour, 1798

Background imageLeith Collection: Leith, Scotland, from the east road in the 18th century (engraving)

Leith, Scotland, from the east road in the 18th century (engraving)
6266331 Leith, Scotland, from the east road in the 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: View of Leith from the east road. After an 18th century work by Paul Sandby. Later colourization)

Background imageLeith Collection: Steam carriage by Burstall and Hill of Leith was produced in 1824

Steam carriage by Burstall and Hill of Leith was produced in 1824
5616735 Steam carriage by Burstall and Hill of Leith was produced in 1824; (add.info.: Steam carriage by Burstall and Hill of Leith was produced in 1824. 01/01/1824); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLeith Collection: Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs, 1850

Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs, 1850
3330796 Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram of a special dry dock for hauling up a ship for repairs designed by Thomas Morton of Leith)

Background imageLeith Collection: Leith, Scotland, from the east road in the 18th century (engraving)

Leith, Scotland, from the east road in the 18th century (engraving)
6266332 Leith, Scotland, from the east road in the 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: View of Leith from the east road. After an 18th century work by Paul Sandby. Later colourization)

Background imageLeith Collection: Advert, The Leith, Hull and Hamburg Steam Packet Company

Advert, The Leith, Hull and Hamburg Steam Packet Company
Advert for The Leith, Hull and Hamburg Steam Packet Company Ltd, Passenger and Cargo Ships, Bernard Street, Leith, Scotland. 1905

Background imageLeith Collection: Princess Diana visits Roxburghe House Hospice in Aberdeen before returning to London

Princess Diana visits Roxburghe House Hospice in Aberdeen before returning to London. Many local well-wishers turn out to see the Princess. Picture taken 25th March 1985

Background imageLeith Collection: Princess Diana visits The Leith Enterprise Trust in Edinburgh, Scotland

Princess Diana visits The Leith Enterprise Trust in Edinburgh, Scotland. Here she meets and greets the many well-wishers who have turned out to see her. Picture taken 7th October 1985

Background imageLeith Collection: New Town Hall, Leith near Edinburgh 1831

New Town Hall, Leith near Edinburgh 1831
" The New Town Hall, Leith" engraved by J.Henshall after a picture by Thomas Shepherd, published in Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, 1831

Background imageLeith Collection: The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour, near Edinburgh Scotland 1831

The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour, near Edinburgh Scotland 1831
" The Signal Tower, Leith Harbour" engraved by J.Henshall after a picture by Thomas Shepherd, published in Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, 1831

Background imageLeith Collection: Exchange Buildings, Leath, near Edinburgh Scotland 1831

Exchange Buildings, Leath, near Edinburgh Scotland 1831
" Exchange Buildings, Leith" engraved by T.Higham after a picture by Thomas Shepherd, published in Edinburgh in the Nineteenth Century, 1831

Background imageLeith Collection: Evening mood on Victoria Quay in Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Evening mood on Victoria Quay in Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Background imageLeith Collection: Evening light on the quayside shore in Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Evening light on the quayside shore in Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Background imageLeith Collection: Traditional pub on the shore in Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Traditional pub on the shore in Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Background imageLeith Collection: Restaurants on the shore in Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Restaurants on the shore in Leith, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain

Background imageLeith Collection: Great Britain, Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith, The Royal Yacht Britannia Museum

Great Britain, Scotland, Edinburgh, Leith, The Royal Yacht Britannia Museum

Background imageLeith Collection: View from Leith Hill, Surrey

View from Leith Hill, Surrey - Painted by artist Frank E Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLeith Collection: Friday Street, Leith Hill, Surrey

Friday Street, Leith Hill, Surrey - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageLeith Collection: Leith Hill Tower, Leith Hill, near Dorking, Surrey

Leith Hill Tower, Leith Hill, near Dorking, Surrey - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLeith Collection: Coldharbour, Leith Hill, near Dorking, Surrey

Coldharbour, Leith Hill, near Dorking, Surrey - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLeith Collection: Leith Hill, near Dorking, Surrey

Leith Hill, near Dorking, Surrey - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageLeith Collection: Leith Hill and Dorking, Surrey, viewed from Box Hill

Leith Hill and Dorking, Surrey, viewed from Box Hill - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageLeith Collection: Norway cruises advert

Norway cruises advert
Advert for Norway cruises on the R Ms P Araquaya. It travelled from London or Leith. Date: 1925

Background imageLeith Collection: Waterfall, Tillingbourne Valley, Leith Hill, Surrey

Waterfall, Tillingbourne Valley, Leith Hill, Surrey
Waterfall in the Tillingbourne Valley, foot of Leith Hill, Surrey Date: 1928

Background imageLeith Collection: Exchange Buildings, Leith (engraving)

Exchange Buildings, Leith (engraving)
3638507 Exchange Buildings, Leith (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchange Buildings, Leith)

Background imageLeith Collection: View of Leith, from the Easter Road, 1751 (engraving)

View of Leith, from the Easter Road, 1751 (engraving)
5203304 View of Leith, from the Easter Road, 1751 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Leith, from the Easter Road, 1751)

Background imageLeith Collection: Advertisement, Pattisons Whisky (engraving)

Advertisement, Pattisons Whisky (engraving)
1042374 Advertisement, Pattisons Whisky (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pattisons Whisky)

Background imageLeith Collection: The Czars Arrival at Leith (engraving)

The Czars Arrival at Leith (engraving)
1051004 The Czars Arrival at Leith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Czars Arrival at Leith)

Background imageLeith Collection: The Old Leith Walk, Edinburgh, c. 1840-45 (oil on canvas)

The Old Leith Walk, Edinburgh, c. 1840-45 (oil on canvas)
TW426521 The Old Leith Walk, Edinburgh, c.1840-45 (oil on canvas) by Richardson, Thomas Miles (1784-1848); 75.5x129.7 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Background imageLeith Collection: Attack on the port of Leith, Scotland, July 1650, by Cromwells English New Model Army

Attack on the port of Leith, Scotland, July 1650, by Cromwells English New Model Army against Scottish forces (under David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark) during the English Civil War (1642-1651)

Background imageLeith Collection: An Incident in the Siege of Leith, near Edinburgh, 6 April 1560

An Incident in the Siege of Leith, near Edinburgh, 6 April 1560, part of the European Wars of Religion. Weapons were fired after a supposed cessation of hostilities



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Discover the rich history and vibrant present of Leith, a charming district in Edinburgh, Scotland. From its association with legendary golfers Old & Young Tom Morris to its picturesque location on The Shore overlooking the waters of the Firth of Forth, a treasure trove of stories and sights. Step back in time as you explore the streets lined with old and new waterside buildings that have witnessed centuries of maritime activity. Imagine the bustling scene when Paddle Steamer Leith set sail in 1837, connecting this port town to other European destinations. Delve into nostalgia with an Edinburgh city map from 1895 or marvel at how much has changed since Edinburgh/Leith merged in 1904. Admire the iconic Leith Hill Tower standing tall amidst stunning landscapes, offering panoramic views that stretch across Europe. Take a glimpse into Leith's maritime heritage at Custom House through an enchanting engraving. Feel the excitement as you witness Ocean Terminal's grandeur, where even today you can catch sight of the majestic Royal Yacht Britannia. Wake up early to experience The Shore at sunrise – a magical moment when golden hues paint this waterfront neighborhood. And don't miss out on uncovering local treasures like John Cran & Co Shipbuilders' advert or strolling along Summerside Street for a taste of everyday life in Leith. Whether you're captivated by history or seeking contemporary delights, Leith promises an unforgettable journey through time and culture. Immerse yourself in this captivating district nestled within Scotland's Lothian region and embrace all that makes it truly unique.