The back story
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The back story
Leith and the Shore: the port that feeds the city
The port on the Firth of Forth: the Shore’s starred restaurants, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal and the tram to Newhaven.
Area guide · Edinburgh
Leith: the port that feeds the city
The Shore’s starred restaurants, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Fingal and the tram to Newhaven.
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What to see and do
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At Ocean Terminal
The Royal Yacht Britannia
The last British royal yacht, moored at Ocean Terminal in Leith: five decks and the royal apartments.
Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJExplore View on map
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Built 1932
Leith Theatre
A 1930s theatre in Leith, brought back to life as a venue for music and culture.
Ferry Road, Edinburgh EH6 4AEExplore View on map
Where to eat
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One MICHELIN Star (2026)
The Kitchin
Tom Kitchin’s restaurant on Commercial Quay in Leith, by the water.
78 Commercial Quay, EH6 6LX, EdinburghExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star (2026)
Restaurant Martin Wishart
Martin Wishart’s restaurant on the Shore in Leith, a fixture of the city’s fine dining.
54 The Shore, EH6 6RA, EdinburghExplore View on map
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One MICHELIN Star (2026)
Heron
Modern cooking on Henderson Street, by the Water of Leith.
87-91a Henderson Street, EH6 6ED, EdinburghExplore View on map
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Bib Gourmand (2026)
Ardfern
An all-day bistro on Bonnington Road, Leith, beside The Little Chartroom.
10-12 Bonnington Road, EH6 5JD, EdinburghExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
eleanore
Modern British cooking on Albert Place, off Leith Walk.
30-31 Albert Place, EH7 5HN, EdinburghExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
The Little Chartroom
Modern British cooking on Bonnington Road, Leith.
14 Bonnington Road, EH6 5JD, EdinburghExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Dùthchas
Modern British cooking on Great Junction Street, Leith.
187 Great Junction Street, EH6 5LQ, EdinburghExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Barry Fish
Fish and seafood on the Shore, Leith.
62 The Shore, EH6 6RA, EdinburghExplore View on map
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In the MICHELIN Guide
Dogstar
Modern British cooking on Portland Place, Leith.
17 Portland Place, EH6 6LA, EdinburghExplore View on map
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Since 1991
Fishers in Leith
A family of fish restaurants on the Firth of Forth: the original is on the Shore in Leith.
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Slow sourdough
Twelve Triangles
A scratch bakery working with slow-fermented sourdough: breads and pastries shaped by hand.
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Cakes and afternoon tea
Mimi’s Bakehouse
A bakery of cakes, traybakes and afternoon teas, with cafés in Leith and the city.
Bars
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Members’ rooms in Leith
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society: The Vaults
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s whisky bar and members’ rooms in The Vaults, Leith.
Shopping
Where to stay
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A former lighthouse tender
Fingal
A five-star floating hotel of 23 cabins, a former lighthouse tender moored in Leith by the Royal Yacht Britannia.
Alexandra Dock, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7DXExplore View on map
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