Ports

Leith

Scotland’s Capital Port and largest enclosed deep water port

Port of Leith at a glance:

• Capable of handling ships up to 50,000 DWT
• 2 dry dock facilities
• Port can handle in excess of 1M tonnes of cargo
• Home to the Royal Yacht Britannia
• Scotland’s marquee cruise call
• Demobilisation and mobilisation facilities

Forth Ports Leith is Scotland’s largest enclosed deep-water port with the capability of handling vessels up to 50,000 deadweight tonnes. Located to the north east of Edinburgh, less than 3 miles from the city centre, the port has access to Scotland’s road and rail networks and is well positioned for all North Sea shipping activities.

Focussing on a range of cargo types, Leith has forged long-term relationships with customers ensuring that their needs are met for the reception and onward delivery of cargoes such as grain, animal feed, steel pipes and recycled products, ensuring that industries such as food production, oil and gas, and agriculture continue to operate and thrive.