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On that last trip through to Edinburgh, you'll recall I mentioned making a visit to Leith. this is the port town to North of Edinburgh city, which is now (as happens) a suburb of the greater city area.

Once an area of industrial and docklands style and having gone through a period of being something of the 'poor relative', it is blossoming again.

The docks are still active, but there are also lots of new residential tenements (blocks of flats) and a burgeoning bistro culture.

One thing which really caught my eye was the new monument to the sailors and workers of the Merchant Navy.

































The monument shows dedication plaques at the bottom, different aspects of work on the plinth level; places of posting; dangers at sea; the shipping through the ages.  At top is a brass sculpture of sailing hulls.




































































































































































Don't let that deep blue sky fool you - it was 2 degrees centigrade that day!!! What's happening round your part of the world folks?
© Yamini Ali MacLean 2014

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23 comments:

  1. Frankie Furter and Ernie3 February 2015 at 00:21

    That is a very captivating Memorial... Someone is QUITE the Artist ... it tells the story VISUALLY.

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  2. Merlesworld3 February 2015 at 02:42

    I like that Memorial it has a very human look about it, most look stiff.
    Merle.........
    Not much all pretty quite.

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  3. WFT Nobby3 February 2015 at 02:52

    What a wonderful monument. I must make it out to Leith some time - never yet been.
    Cheers, Gail.
    PS Sprinkling of snow in Nottingham tonight.

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  4. Julie3 February 2015 at 03:32

    That's a beautiful monument, don't remember seeing that when we were there, but then, it was a very long time ago
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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    1. Yamini MacLean3 February 2015 at 13:54

      Hari Om
      Then you wouldn't have - it was only raised a year ago! You must visit Northwards again.... Yxx

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  5. The Adventures of the LLB Gang3 February 2015 at 05:36

    Such wonderful monuments!! I love the first picture, is that a footbridge??

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    1. Yamini MacLean3 February 2015 at 13:57

      Hari OM
      No, that is the old turnstile road bridge through which cargo shipping once travelled, when it slid clockwise to form a canal into the Water of Leith (river); all boats are MUCH too large now and it is being preserved as a piece of history - can't even walk on it!!! Yxx

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  6. Charliedownunder3 February 2015 at 06:17

    Crikey .... that's a monument, aye???? So beautiful!!

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  7. The Daily Pip 3 February 2015 at 09:12

    Love that first picture ...lots of stories to be found in that picture. And of course, wonderful monument. Never would have guessed by that blue sky that it was so cold. We had 19 inches of snow from Saturday night to Sunday night. Good grief!

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  8. Mascha3 February 2015 at 10:55

    Stunning monument! But your photo of the bridge is the greatest...
    Have a nice week

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  9. Anonymous3 February 2015 at 15:41

    Those photos are amazing!

    Its cold here too. -1 when I am doing the school run and my son was complaining about his cold feet. =)

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  10. Rhonda Albom3 February 2015 at 16:36

    Beautiful details. And that blue sky will fool me, sorry it's so cold.

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  11. easyweimaraner3 February 2015 at 19:01

    Edinburgh is on our bucket list and if we can visit this place once we will visit this memorial too (and Bertie, if he is there that time, of course).
    easy Rider

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    1. Yamini MacLean3 February 2015 at 21:51

      Hari OM
      hhmmmmmmmaybe we have to begin planning a Blogville gathering??!!! Yxx

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  12. Anonymous3 February 2015 at 19:13

    What a lovely Memorial that is, not to mention you have very nice pictures that capture interesting details.
    Thanks for posting!

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  13. Mara3 February 2015 at 20:01

    Well, the memorial is certainly high enough! If we have time we might check it out on our trip to Scotland in August. For now, five days are planned solid (well, my sister and I planned it, no idea what the parentals will make of it), including a visit to the Kelpies!

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  14. carol l mckenna3 February 2015 at 20:44

    Magnificent bridge photo and lovely memorial ~

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  15. Jenn Jilks3 February 2015 at 21:14

    This is beautiful! Such a loving tribute. Many are so brave on those seas. Thank you for sharing. It's a wonderful part of the world! Cheers xx

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  16. csuhpat13 February 2015 at 21:41

    Love all the photos. Very nice.

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  17. Quirky Homemaker5 February 2015 at 02:06

    Very cool sculptures and monuments. :)

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  18. Unknown5 February 2015 at 03:33

    This monument looks impressive, and you've captured it so beautifully!
    Happy Wordless Wednesday!

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