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Trinity House

The home of the Incorporation of Shipowners and Shipmasters, an organisation dating back to the 14th century, Trinity House was built in 1816 in the port town of Leith. It houses an outstanding collection of maritime memorabilia, much of it in the magnificent convening room, which runs the entire length and breadth of the upper floor.

What's On @ Trinity House

Easter at Trinity House

Easter at Trinity House

15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Join us at Trinity House this Easter! Take a self-guided tour of the house, where there will be activities suitable for all ages including drop-in crafts and children's games. Trinity House has no visitor car park and there are some access restrictions at this venue. Please refer to our website for full details Disabled access to the ground floor of the house only. The vaults are down steep stairs
Sea Shanty Workshop

Sea Shanty Workshop

18 Jul 2026 - 18 Jul 2026

Leith's seafarers travelled all across the world. On these long voyages they would entertain themselves with crafts, games, and music. Join traditional Scots singer Joss Cameron and learn about the history of sea shanties before having a go at singing your own seafaring songs! This unique experience includes a tour of Trinity House followed by shanties in our sixteenth century vaults.
Leith Festival Open Day

Leith Festival Open Day

13 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2026

During the Leith Festival we will be opening our doors to the public. Visitors to the house can take a self-guided tour, watch a film about Leith’s maritime history and see the fascinating objects that tell stories of life at sea. For younger visitors, take part in games and activities in our historic vaults. As part of the Leith Festival Gala Day we will have a stall on Leith Links where you can learn more about the house and our work. Trinity House has no visitor car park and there are some access restrictions at this venue. Please refer to our website for full details Disabled access to the ground floor of the house only. The vaults are down steep stairs .
Family Tours

Family Tours

8 Apr 2026 - 26 Aug 2026

Discover the animals that sailors would meet on their travels, take part in our activity trail, and handle objects used at sea in our sixteenth centuries vaults - once used as a school for children to learn mathematics and navigation. 10% discount for anyone with an EH6 postcode. Trinity House has no visitor car park and there are some access restrictions at this venue. Please refer to our website for full details Free car parking is available for users of the Kirkgate Shopping Centre and is limited to 90 minutes after which a charge applies. Easily accessible via bus and tram (nearest stop: Foot of the Walk). Disabled access to the ground floor of the house only. The vaults are down steep stairs.
Doors Open Day

Doors Open Day

27 Sept 2026 - 27 Sept 2026

Trinity House is home to a treasure trove of fascinating maritime memorabilia. Once the headquarters of the Incorporation of Mariners and Shipmasters, today visitors can explore an eclectic mix of artworks, navigational equipment, and curiosities collected by sailors from Leith throughout the centuries and from all the corners of the globe. Drop in crafts and activities suitable for all ages available throughout the day. Trinity House has no visitor car park and there are some access restrictions at this venue. Please refer to our website for full details Free car parking is available for users of the Kirkgate Shopping Centre and is limited to 90 minutes after which a charge applies. Easily accessible via bus and tram (nearest stop: Foot of the Walk). Disabled access to the ground floor of the house only. The vaults are down steep stairs.

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