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Pro
Waterfront location, cheap hotels, decent pubs & restaurants
Con
still has a rough reputation
In a nutshell
Real Scots People cheaper hotels & Living style.
spidermiss Says: The Shore was originally the Port of Leith and is situated besides the Water of Leith. The port was developed form the 18th Century. There are some notable buildings which were then an important part of Port of Leith. Intensive regeneration since then has took place and it's...
Visit the Royal Yacht Britannia
uglyscot Says: The Royal Yacht Britannia was built in 1953 and withdrawn from service a few years ago. It took the royal family on world tours and entertained other royalty, politicians and friends.Visitors can see all 5 decks and the main things to see are The State Dining Room, The State...
steventilly Says: From 23 to 26 May 2003 the 4 biennial "Festival Of The Sea" will be held in Leith (Edinburgh). Most of the events centre around the Western Harbour, the part near the Ocean Terminal.There will be a host of ships and boats there, pride of place going to the "Tall Ships". The...
hevbell Says: Among the new developements built in Leith in recent years is Ocean Terminal. Its a shoppping centre with a multiscreen cinema and also some restaurants as well as being home to the Royal Yacht Brittania which is only accessible through Ocean Terminal. In 2003 it even played...
uglyscot Says: There are a number of statues that caught my eye around Leith Docks. Some were of mariners or people related to commerce, but one particularly stuck in my mind, which was modern- a statue to a Sandy Irvine Robertson. It is lifesize and of him sitting on a bench. Most...
steventilly Says: The Commercial Quay at Leith has a whole variety of eating places covering a variety of tastes and a range of budgets. Take a look at the web page (link below) to see what's there. They all looked quite tempting. One that isn't mentioned is International Starters - a...
Ocean Kitchen Bar & Grill: Don't miss the fantastic views
Lucy3 Says: A great restaurant to visit when in Leith or Edinburgh. The restaurant is easy to find. I in fact came across it when my family and myself were shopping in Ocean Terminal. I imagine it is very popular amongst the users of Ocean Terminal, particularly those wanting to refuel...
clivedinburgh Says: The LighthouseUnmissable place on the Shore in Lieth, this is set over 3 levels and caters for a variety of events. The main bar on the ground floor is always crowded on a weekend and my tip for making a night of it is to have a meal on the balcony above the bar then kick...
clivedinburgh Says: This was my venue of choice for a late night drink as it has a 1am license. Good selection of drinks and a barman that knows far too many cocktails. The bench seating towards the back can help blend different groups together.
clivedinburgh Says: The Lothian Buses 35 service runs from Ocean Terminal to Edinburgh Airport every 15 minutes. This isn't the most direct route but goes past some of the cities best landmarks and is only £1 compared to the Airbus at £3.
EdinburghRoc Says: Parking the car is FREE at Ocean Terminal. The Lothian Bus goes there look for Ocean Terminal on the destination screen. Number 22 single deck bus from Princes Street shop side will take you there and to the 'SHORE' Leith. You will find some good restaurants & Pubs at the...
Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre: Home of Yacht Britannia!
spidermiss Says: On my wanderings I made a comfort stop at Edinburgh's largest shopping centre. I'm not a fan of shopping so I just went into Starbucks for a drink and also visited the lookout for take photographs of the Firth of the Forth.The Ocean Terminal has a variety of shops and...
Ocean Terminal: Down by the sea
clivedinburgh Says: Ocean Terminal is a shopping mall that just happens to be beside the sea and has the former Royal Yacht Brittania berthed outside it. The exterior could have been done better but once inside there are large propellers brassoed till they gleam underneath the escalators in the...
Ocean Terminal: All Under One Roof
steventilly Says: A new shopping mall. It's not the BIGGEST mall around, but it's quite nice with some good quality shops and a multiplex cinema. It also has a pretty good food court and some pubs and coffee bars. One of my favourite shops was "The Bear Factory" where you can design your own...
EdinburghRoc Says: Cinema: Restaurants; Department stores, Everything you would find on Princes Street.M&S Food shop is cool.BRITANNIA ! Crazy things Photos jokes Calenders.Baxters is a cool shop. Dear to eat in most places. Cheaper in Leith Walk, Try the ' FOOT of the WALK ' to eat and...
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KILTS: MALTS; Golf Clubs, Tartan Rugs. All can be found in Leiths Woolen Mills and why not ? Perhaps cheaper than Princes Street or the Royal Mile.
And less crowded !
Unique Suggestions: BONNINGTON ROAD Bangor Road get of the bus at Great Junction Street take the 10 , 7 or 14 bus will take you there. Commercial Street take the 22 or 35 bus to get there.
Both places are five minutes walk from each other, Bonnington is the larger. The other is perhaps better for buying a Man's Kilt.
Just off Commercial St.
Written Feb 17, 2004
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Luggage and bags: Yachts: Seabirds if your lucky Tall Sailing Ships. A Telephoto-lens or BINOCULARS could bring sea-life closer.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Dress in layers take off if hot put on if cold.
Photo Equipment: Telephoto Lens big ships sail on the Fife side where its deeper water.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Yes you may be lucky and find it warm enough to go swimming.
Just don't count on it.
We go to the heated pool.
Leith Swimming Baths off Junction Street close to The Fit O The Walk.
Water World is where to take the kids.
Just off The Fit O The Walk.
Updated Apr 7, 2007
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Newhaven a picturesque suburb of Leith a small harbour with its lighthouse and photos of Newhavens fishwives can be seen with other memorabilia in the Newhaven Heritage Museum.
open daily 12pm - 5pm.
Written Jul 11, 2006
clivedinburgh Says: The Visit Lieth website has more reviews of bars, shops and restaurants.Buildings of note in the area;Customs House on The Shore & the Assembley Rooms on Constitution Street were both build in the early 1800s when Leith was a highly successful port.The Scottish Executive at...
Take the number 22 bus every 10mins to Shore
EdinburghRoc Says: There is a casino down in the docks.Cheaper shopsCheaper PUBS !HistoryWATERFRONT Friendly People: The Foot O the Walk ; Peace of the Water of Leith, Robbie Burns statue.}
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Leith is a short 15 minute bus ride from Edinburgh. I only made the trip to get a look at Britannia, and it was definitely worth the trip!
When we visited Edinburgh we spent one of the nights in Leith. This is a short bus journey from the city centre and is the port of Edinburgh. Like many old dockland areas it's undergoing a lot of...
As a student I shared a flat in Leith, in what was then the less seedy part, at the foot of Leith Walk. I suppose its now the second rate part of Leith with all the regeneration that has taken place...
In the past Leith was the port for Edinburgh, importing and exporting goods to the outside world. It was a rough, tough area as most ports are/ were. But nowadays that has changed a lot. There has...
Leith Edinburgh's port. Home of Hibs football team. Ocean Terminal Shopping Mall. Royal Yacht Britannia . Newhaven Harbour & Museum. Restaurants + Pubs. The Shore ! The Water of Leith...
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