Who needs a Drone with views like this!

Steam Yachts built at Leith was the topic for my latest book launch held at a fantastic venue with some of the best views around. A similar view was available in the Mould Loft at the Henry Robb shipyard when I was there. Many an hour or so was passed looking out over the Forth thinking of all the great ships that had been built and perhaps non finer than the many Steam Yachts built and laid down in the self-same Loft that I worked in.

With my book launch taking place in the Port of Leith Distillery, it was fitting that this amazing building sits almost on top of where the old shipwrights shed used to be, this shed was used for all the wooden parts needed on the ships.

Ships like SY Golden Eagle, from the Scottish Yachting Archives.

Some great views from the floors of the distillery as I say and you cannot help but take pictures, some of which I show here.

First, I must draw your attention to a nice piece done by the Scotsman newspaper by the journalist Alistair Dalton, his interest and attendance at the book launch was very much appreciated, visit the following link to see what has been published in the newspaper this morning.

The story is on the scotsman.com homepage and also at scotsman.com/news/transport

 The luxurious Leith-built steam yachts owned by stars like Elizabeth Taylor highlighted in new book

Any trip to Leith when the weather is fine will present some good picture opportunities, with something going on in the port most days, great to see a busy port, it even looks like the huge wind turbine towers are breeding with more and more being added to look like some giant yellow painted steel forest.

Wind Turbine Towers at Leith

The Port of Leith Distillery for good food, good whisky, and good views.

Looking down on HMY Britannia

Keep checking back for more on the Ships from Leith and all things ships & the sea. if you are looking for a wee dram then no better place.