29th July at the Port of Leith Distillery: Leith Built Ships, Volume 5 – Steam Yachts (1875–1928). Ships, stories, steam yachts, and a distillery built on Henry Robb’s old yard — it doesn’t get more Leith than that. Get your book signed or purchase from the flyer for your discount from the publishers.
Lets not forget that many young people would see the French coast on the morning of June 6th 1944,
many would never return. They gave their own futures so that we would have ours, lets not waste the days they gave to us.
Very pleased to be able to say that the latest book in the series of ships built at Leith has now been published.
Magnificent Steam Yachts of Leith, 1870–1928 (Volume 5)
sails straight into the golden era of luxury at sea. Leith’s shipyards produced
some of the finest steam yachts ever built—elegant, extravagant, and far ahead
of their time. This book uncovers their remarkable stories through rare
archival material and storytelling, a look back at a world long vanished.
“Some histories refuse to stay buried.”
“Every shipyard has its ghosts.”
Look out for some exiting news to arrive about my latest
book release.
We will be beside one of the biggest tourist attractions in
Scotland.
More will be revealed in time, so keep looking in to find
out more.
As they say a picture is worth a Thousand words, and even the cranes in the distance were crossed in a Saltire.
Time to try and guess where this photograph was taken from, and for you to try and guess where the photograph was taken from (Location, Location, Location)
Look out for future news on the launch of the new book Steam yachts built at Leith, Vol-5.
Such a special place when the sun is shinning, sunshine on Leith right enough.
Step back into an era when elegance met engineering, and
Scotland’s shipyards gave birth to some of the most magnificent vessels ever to
grace the seas. Magnificent Steam Yachts of Leith, 1870–1928 is a richly
detailed maritime history that uncovers the forgotten world of luxury steam
yachts built in the bustling port of Leith.
Between the late Victorian age and the dawn of the Jazz Age,
Leith’s master shipbuilders crafted floating palaces for aristocrats,
industrialists, and adventurers. These yachts were more than ships—they were
symbols of prestige, innovation, and the romance of the sea. My book traces
their stories: from the design and craftsmanship that made them marvels of
their time, to the voyages and owners that carried them across oceans and into
legend.
With archival research, rare illustrations, and vivid
storytelling, this work brings to life the glamour and grandeur of a bygone
era. It is not only a tribute to Leith’s shipbuilding heritage but also a
window into the social and cultural currents that shaped the age of steam.
Whether you are a maritime historian, a lover of Scottish
heritage, or simply captivated by tales of opulence and adventure, this book
offers a journey into one of the most fascinating chapters of nautical history.
Volume 5 in the series will be at a good bookstore near you in April 2026.
