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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

Sea Shanty Workshop

Sea Shanty Workshop

19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025

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.
Family Friday Tours

Family Friday Tours

11 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025

Discover the animals that sailors might meet on their travels and take part in our activity trail. You can also visit our sixteenth centuries vaults - once used as a school for young sailors to learn mathematics and navigation - and handle objects used at sea. 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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