Ship model of the whaling vessel Raith, circa 1800
Trinity House
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The collection of artefacts at Trinity House is unique and eclectic, gathered over centuries from many sources. It includes navigational instruments, ship models, furniture, paintings and maps. There is also a range of exotic items brought to Leith by sailors from their travels around the world.

Some of the most interesting objects are displayed on the vast mahogany table that dominates the Convening Room; many more are distributed around other parts of the building. This section provides an introduction to the collection and detailed descriptions of some selected objects.
The collection

Discover the various ways in which these remarkable objects came to Trinity House


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Quadrant, 19th century
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The Convening 
Room Table
Explore our collection of fascinating and sometimes highly unusual objects.

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The Convening Room Table
Collection 
Highlights

A selection of the most remarkable artefacts in the Trinity House collection.


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A scrimshaw carving of a penguin made from a whale's tooth