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Private Leith Photography & History Tour, Edinburgh, Scotland

By David Wheater
Free cancellation available
Price is €349 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview

Photograph and Discover the incredible History of Leith, one of the most fascinating parts of Edinburgh. Lead by Edinburgh local of 50 years, David Wheater of Adventures In Scotland.

Learn about the Royal Kings & Queens who landed here, visit some historic churches & graveyards, learn about one of the first Inuit's to visit Scotland, the Leith author who became bigger than Shakespeare, Leith's very own Rock n' Roll star who outsold Elvis, the aeroplane shop that sold early bi-planes, the Zeppelin bombing raids of WW1 and the golf club at Leith Links, which created the first known rules of golf.

There'll be lots of David's hidden gems, many off the beaten track, with lots of history, stories and travel photography tips along the way. All kinds of cameras can be used, including smartphones.

Activity location

  • Leith Links
    • 4 Links Gardens
    • EH6 8HR, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Malmaison Edinburgh
    • 1 Tower Place
    • EH6 7BZ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Private Leith Photography & History Tour, Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€348.56 x 1 Traveller€348.56
Total
Price is €348.56
Until Mon, 1 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFREE 100 page Edinburgh City Guide PDF, written by David Wheater of Adventures in Scotland
  • What's includedWhat's includedMy Guide to Spending a Day in Edinburgh and my recommendations for Cafe's, Restaurants & Pubs.
  • What's includedWhat's includedMy iPhone Photography Guide, explaining how to use your iPhone camera to take better iPhone photos.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for anyone with foot injuries or related problems. We cover approx 3 miles requiring a reasonable level of fitness. Please bring comfortable shoes, a sun-hat, sun cream and water.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Leith Links
  • 10m
David will tell you about all the highlights & history of Leith Links - the home of golf. We'll take pictures, while David gives you lots of tips & tricks to improve your photos.
The King's Wark
  • 5m
Discover the Royals who landed here, including Mary, Queen of Scots and Queen Victoria. David will explain about the historical significance of the this lovely shoreside pub and help you to take great photos of this striking building and the Shore.
North Leith Parish Church
  • 10m
Explore this beautiful, historic churchyard and its lovely secret garden. A wonderfully atmospheric church, which we'll take a stroll through, while David points out some of his favourite features and photographic spots.
Trinity House Maritime Museum
  • 10m
Learn about this historic maritime house and Leith's long history and association with the sea. Leith was an important maritime port for centuries, and its history & people are inextricably shaped by their connection with trade & commerce. David will explain the importance of Maritime House to Leith, and help you take striking architectural shots, with lots of helpful tips along the way.
Queen Victoria Statue
  • 10m
Learn all about Queen Victoria's historic visit to Leith in 1842. This magnificent bronze memorial statue, situated at the 'Fit o' The Walk', is dedicated to Leithers who fought in the Boer War. David will cover the history of her visit and help you to take stunning close-up photographs of this well know Leith landmark.
Robert Burns Statue
  • 10m
Learn about Scotland's best loved poet, Robert Burns, and his associations with Leith. We'll spend time at the statue, while David tells you about some of his greatest works and we'll learn about the 'Rule of Thirds', a compositional rule that will help you get better photos of objects and people.
Malmaison Edinburgh
  • 10m
Formerly The Sailor's Home, founded 1853 and now the Malmaison Hotel, Leith. Learn about this pioneering innovation in social care for sailors. David will explain how important the Sailor's Home was to sailor's from all around the world. We'll photograph the beautiful exterior and the 'Coat of Arms of Leith' on the exterior.
North Leith Parish Church
  • 10m
Photograph & admire the Manse & Dutch Style bell tower of the former St Ninian's Chapel and North Leith Parish Church. David will tell you about its conversion into a granary & mill and subsequent office & residential use. The oldest building in Leith and a wee gem. A very photogenic spot that David will help you to capture great photos of, with lots of tips for taking photos of buildings and great architecture.
Lambs House
  • 10m
Andro Lamb's House is a beautiful example of an early 17th century Scot's Merchant's House, where Mary, Queen of Scots is said to have visited briefly on her arrival to Leith in 1561. It's one of the finest 17th century merchant houses in Scotland, and David will tell you all about it's history and development into a family home, along with capturing some great architectural shots of this striking building.
North Leith Burial Ground.
  • 10m
A beautiful, atmospheric graveyard dating back to 1664, that's a real hidden gem and easily missed. David will take you for a stroll through this magnificent medieval graveyard, pointing out all his favourite features, and give you instruction on how to use light & shadow to take some stunning photos.
Custom House Leith
  • 10m
Built in 1812, a beautiful, classical building by Robert Reid and remodelled by William Burn. David will explain its history as a place for collecting duty on goods passing through the port, and help you photograph this beautiful Greek, Doric Revival style building that's one of most impressive buildings in Leith.
The Signal Tower
  • 5m
Built in 1685, one of the oldest buildings in Leith, and used for signalling to ships coming into the harbour. David will help you capture stunning photos of this lovely tower, and give you some valuable travel photography tips, which you can use during the rest of your holiday, and in the future.
Teuchters Landing
  • 5m
A look at one of Leith's most loved, dockside pubs & beer gardens. One of Leith's most popular pubs, we'll pop our heads inside and admire the views of the dock from the dockside pontoon.
Old Town Hall, Leith
  • 5m
A magnificent classical building that's wonderful to photograph. Learn about Leith's struggle for autonomy and independence from Edinburgh and how it was lost in 1920, despite the majority of Leither's voting against amalgamation with Edinburgh. David will tell you about Leither's proud fight to remain a separate burgh from Edinburgh, and how they still maintain their own distinct identity and heritage from the rest of Edinburgh.
Leith Assembly Rooms
  • 5m
The Leith Assembly Rooms opened in 1783, fast becoming the lively social centre of Leith. Next door is the magnificent Exchange buildings, which served as the commercial centre for the Port of Leith. David will show you some of his favourite features of these wonderful buildings and give you some of his best tips for photographing historical details.
Scottish Merchant Navy Memorial
  • 5m
Opened in 2010 by Princess Anne to commemorate civilians lost in the Second World War. David will show you the beautiful intricate details of this superb memorial, and show you how to select the best possible backgrounds for photos, to make your subjects pop and stand out.
Sandy Irvine Robertson Statue/Bench
  • 5m
Dedicated to Sandy Irvine Robertson OBE (1942-1999) who was a much loved local wine merchant, charity promoter and founder of the Scottish Business Achievements Awards Trust. Now an iconic landmark of the Shore area, David will show you how to use 'Portrait mode' on your iPhone, or Smartphone, to get the best possible photos & portraits of the people you love. David will also take some photos of you as a keepsake and memory of your visit to Leith.
Water Of Leith Walkway
  • 10m
Enjoy a short stroll along the Water of Leith Walkway, where it meets The Shore of Leith, and spot some wildlife and birds along the way. David will show you his favourite spots along this short, riverside walk and we'll look out for flowers, birds & other wildlife to photograph, alongside some of David's top photography tips for shooting nature & wildlife.
Fingal
  • 5m
Enjoy a view of the magnificent 'Fingal' art deco ship berthed at Leith docks, and take a quick peek aboard. David will explain a little of the history of Leith Docks and we'll photograph this magnificent ship, with lots of hints & tips on controlling your exposure and depth of field to make your photos stand out.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLeith Links
    • 4 Links Gardens
    • EH6 8HR, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMalmaison Edinburgh
    • 1 Tower Place
    • EH6 7BZ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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