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They that go down to the sea in ships
That do business in great waters
These see the works of the Lord
And his wonders in the deep
- Psalm 107, verses 23-24
For centuries, Trinity House has been a focus for the seafaring community in the busy and important port of Leith. It is the headquarters of the Incorporation of Masters and Mariners, who looked after the welfare of those who took to the seas.
The building is full of stories of the captains and memories of their voyages, and contains many treasures of Leith’s seafaring past. Visit the building for yourself, and step into a nautical world.
Discover how Trinity House has supported Leith's seagoing community since medieval times.
> The charity
The present building dates from 1816, but it stands on the site of a 16th-century almshouse.
> The building
Objects in the Trinity House collection shed light on to the customs, hazards and excitements of nautical life.
> Life at sea
Only amalgamated with Edinburgh in 1920, Leith has its own history and identity and was Scotland's main port for centuries.
> The port of Leith
Find out more about the memorial window which dates from 1933 and pays tribute to the men who served the Merchant Navy.
> View Memorial Window