The Shore, Leith

The Shore is a historic and picturesque street in the centre of Old Leith, the harbour area of Edinburgh.

The Shore
The Shore, Leith – site of the mutineers' massacre
Location in Edinburgh
Maintained byCity of Edinburgh Council
LocationLeith, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Postal codeEH6
Nearest Tram station The Shore
Coordinates55°58′36″N 3°10′10″W / 55.9766°N 3.1695°W / 55.9766; -3.1695
North endTower Place
South endHenderson Street
Other
Known forKing George IV landing (1822)
Historic harbour, restaurants & cafes

It edges the final section of the Water of Leith before it flows through Leith Docks into the Firth of Forth.