Views of Leith Harbour in the Past
If Leith is about anything it is about the Sea and Ships. Leith has been a port for well over two thousand years. It is the port which has shaped its history and will its future destiny. Here are some views of the harbour from its past
Leith Pier and harbour 1798
The entrance to Leith harbour 1826
The approaches to Leith harbour (The Leith Roads) 1824
The East and West Piers of Leith harbour 1880
The Landing of Mary, Queen of Scots at Leith in 1561
The Old harbour and Pier about 1820
West and East piers 1920
The Clipper “Isabella”
The “Sirius” the first ship to sail under steam power to cross the Atlantic. Built in Leith
The “Kobenhaven” The second largest sailing ship in the world built at leith and lost on a voyage to Australia.
leith harbour as extended by Robert Mylne in 1685
Leith harbour in 1680 showing the Kings Wark, Old and New Ship Inns and Mylne’s land
but not the Signal Tower which wasn’t built until 1685
Old North Leith showing St Ninians Church and Manse and Innes’s Boatyard
The Signal Tower and Mylne’s Land looking along the Shore Leith
Leith Smack-The Comet 1809
The old Bridge end early 19th century
Leith harbour 1829
Leith Docks in the 19th century
