Museums · Central Scotland
The Spirit of Leithers
In or near Edinburgh.
The Spirit of Leithers — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Spirit of Leithers is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Spirit of Leithers is a museum located in central Scotland. It focuses on the maritime heritage and shipbuilding history of Leith, showcasing various exhibits related to the local community and its connection to the sea.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9809, -3.1782
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 6BR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.theimagecollective.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1241884003 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spirit of Leithers?
- The Spirit of Leithers is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 6BR).
- What is The Spirit of Leithers?
- The Spirit of Leithers — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Leithers?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 6BR.
- Is The Spirit of Leithers free to visit?
- Yes, The Spirit of Leithers is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Leithers?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 6BR.