Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Port of Leith
Port of Leith — major seaport facility on Scotland’s east coast, serving the city of Edinburgh.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Port of Leith is a harbour in the United Kingdom. Owned by Forth Ports. Managed by Forth Ports. Wikidata describes it as: "major seaport facility on Scotland’s east coast, serving the city of Edinburgh". Coordinates: 55.9833°, -3.1667°.
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The Port of Leith is a major seaport facility on Scotland’s east coast, serving the city of Edinburgh. It is operated by Forth Ports, and is Scotland’s largest enclosed deep-water port. Much of the port is built on reclaimed land, with the shore moving northwards over the years. From the 1990s onward, Leith has seen major regeneration. Projects include the Ocean Terminal shopping complex (with the permanently berthed royal yacht HMY Britannia) and the Victoria Quay offices of the Scottish Government.
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Background
History
Leith has been a port since the Middle Ages, with early quays along the Water of Leith. It is one of the oldest ports in the UK, with a recorded mention Early development included quay walls along the banks of the Water of Leith, however these were inadequate for the growing shipping trade in the late 18th century. The civil engineer John Rennie was employed to design new docks and extended piers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9833, -3.1667
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 7DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.forthports.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q137261307 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Port of Leith (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Port of Leith and Granton Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 4184145.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Port of Leith?
- Port of Leith is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 7DT).
- Who runs Port of Leith?
- Port of Leith is operated by Forth Ports.
- How do I get to Port of Leith?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 7DT.