Granton Slip

The world's first train ferry left from this spot where you sailed for Burntisland to continue your journey north. Odd to think that a number of people would safely make the crossing on a stormy 28th December 1879 then end up in the water while crossing another estuary on a train.

Location: Granton Slip

Original line: Edinburgh, Leith and Granton Railway

Photographer: David Panton

Contact photographer: David Panton

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Date: 12/06/2020

Image number: 73408