Where is Port of Leith?

Port of Leith is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 7DT).

How do I get to Port of Leith?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use 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.

Harbours & ports · Central Scotland

Port of Leith

In or near Edinburgh.

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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

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Port of Leith, the nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for the port is EH6 7DT. Entry is free, and accessibility details are not provided.

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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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From the Wikipedia article

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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