Granton Esparto Wharf

Location type

Sidings

Name and dates

Granton Esparto Wharf

Opened on the Granton Branch (Caledonian Railway).

Description

This wharf was at the end of Granton Western Breakwater, on its south (ie harbour) side. Esparto grass was imported here for paper mills (such as Esk Mills). At the south end of the breakwater was a tight north to west curve which allowed trains to run east to Granton and Trinity [2nd] before continuing to the east of Edinburgh.

Tags

Sidings wharf harbour