Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sights
1
Newhaven Harbour
Newhaven was once a distinctive fishing community whose fishwives tramped the streets
of Edinburgh's New Town selling
caller herrin
(fresh herring) from wicker creels on their
backs. Modern development has dispelled the fishing-village atmosphere, but the little har-
bour still boasts a picturesque lighthouse.
Sea.fari
( 331 4857;
www.seafari.co.uk
; adult/child
£22/19; 7, 11, 16)
offers one-hour boat trips from the harbour to see seals and seabirds
(advance booking essential).
(Newhaven Pl;
HARBOUR
7, 11,16)
2
Leith Links
This public park was originally common grazing land, but is more famous as the birthplace
of modern golf. Although St Andrews has the oldest golf course in the world, it was at
Leith Links in 1744 that the first official rules of the game were formulated by the Honor-
able Company of Edinburgh Golfers.
( 12, 21, 25, 34, 49)
PARK
3
The Shore
The most attractive part of Leith is this cobbled waterfront street lined with pubs and res-
taurants. Before the docks were built in the 19th century this was Leith's original wharf. An
iron plaque in front of No 30 marks the King's Landing - the spot where King George IV
(the first reigning British monarch to visit Scotland since Charles II in 1650) stepped
ashore in 1822.
( 16, 22, 35, 36)
STREET
4
Trinity House
This neoclassical building dating from 1816 was the headquarters of the Incorporation of
Masters and Mariners (founded in 1380), the nautical equivalent of a tradesmen's guild,
MUSEUM
