Old Leith Sailor's Home
by Yvonne Johnstone
Title
Old Leith Sailor's Home
Artist
Yvonne Johnstone
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The old Leith Sailor's Home, Tower Place, The Shore, Port of Leith, Edinburgh.
Charles Stuart Still Johnston, 1882-5 (Architect).
Foundation stone laid 20 Sept 1883, opened January 1885 by Earl of Roseberry. Built for 65 officers and seamen, with 50 additional beds in attics to accommodate Naval Rescue men/shipwreck victims. The building history is lavishly documented in a proliferation of sculpted and heraldic panels, including commemorative opening panel and architect's monogram.
Recently converted and currently The Malmaison Hotel.
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March 26th, 2019
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