Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Leith Harbour
In or near Kirkcaldy.
Leith Harbour — a harbour in scotland central.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kinghorn · 4.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Leith Harbour is a named harbour in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Leith Harbour is a historic harbour located in central Scotland. It has been a significant port since the medieval period and serves as the main access point to Edinburgh via the Water of Leith. The harbour is known for its mix of commercial and leisure activities, including various marine services and waterfront dining options. It also features a number of historic buildings and is a focal point for maritime events in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0313, -3.1368
- Nearest railway station
- Kinghorn — 4.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-9782433 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leith Harbour?
- Leith Harbour is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Leith Harbour?
- Leith Harbour — a harbour in scotland central.
- How do I get to Leith Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 4.8 km away. Its coordinates are 56.0313°, -3.1368°.
- How do I get to Leith Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 4.8 km away.