Leith Harbour - Wikipedia
Leith Harbour (54.141°S 36.688°W), also known as Port Leith, was a whaling station on the northeast coast of South Georgia, established and operated by Christian Salvesen Ltd, Edinburgh. The station was in operation from 1909 until 1965. It was the largest of seven whaling stations, situated near the mouth of Stromness Bay.
Leith - Wikipedia
Leith (/ liːθ /; Scottish Gaelic: Lìte) is a port area in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland, founded at the mouth of the Water of Leith and is home to the Port of Leith.
Leith Visitor Guide - Accommodation, Things To Do & More
The district of Leith rests on the shores of the Firth of Forth, at the mouth of the Water of Leith. Having served as the port of Edinburgh for hundreds of years, the area’s original harbour dates back to the 14th century and has been visited by many travelling kings and queens, including Mary Queen of Scots and King George IV.
Leith: One of the World's Coolest Neighbourhoods - VisitScotland
Discover what makes Leith one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world, from Michelin star restaurants to quirky pubs and festivals! Skip to: Main menu Search Content Footer
South Georgia: The lost whaling station at the end of the world
2014年6月9日 · The abandoned whaling station at Leith Harbour on South Georgia in the south Atlantic looks as if it has been bombed. Rusty steel chimneys lie collapsed across the roadways.
The history of Leith: the Port of Edinburgh
Discover the history of Leith, once an independent burgh, first mentioned in Holyrood Abbey’s foundation charter granted by King David I in 1128. Although Leith, the Port of Edinburgh, is now an integral part of the Scottish capital, many Leithers still strive to retain their independent spirit, fully aware of their significant place in history.
Leith Visitor Guide | Edinburgh - Out About Scotland
Leith is a historic district in Edinburgh that centres around the Water of Leith, Leith Harbour, and the restaurant-packed Shore. While visitors will discover a rich maritime history, Leith is now best known for its combination of fashionable bars, award-winning restaurants, and attractions that include the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean ...
Port of Leith Harbour - Curious Edinburgh
2024年4月13日 · Port of Leith was a critical commercial and logistics hub, its harbour being the largest trading centre on the Scottish North Sea coast and the town being considerably larger than the neighbouring Edinburgh.
Edinburgh/Leith – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
3 North Leith Parish Church or "Old St Ninian's" is an Italianate church on the north harbour bank. 4 Newhaven harbour was created in 1504 to build a warship too big for the existing Leith harbour. The fishermen's houses are distinctive, with an external stairway to accommodation on the first floor while the ground floor stored their nets.
Ports.org.uk / Leith
Leith has for centuries acted as the port of Edinburgh and remains one of Scotland's larger ports. The modern harbour is located in South Leith, but with the distinctive break-waters enclosing its entrance to the north west.