Edinburgh, Leith

Leith Shore

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The Shore in Leith boasts a long maritime history, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It has played host to monarchs like Mary Queen of Scots and George IV and saw critical events like the 1544 Rough Wooing. Pioneering in urban illumination, it introduced oil lamps in 1771 and electric lighting in 1895.

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