Tour Scotland short 4K Summer travel video clip of boats in the harbour on ancestry, genealogy, family history visit and trip to Newhaven in Edinburgh, Britain, United Kingdom. Now a district of Edinburgh, the village of Newhaven on the Firth of Forth, came into being as a ship building centre and later was a notable fishing port. Located 2 miles North of the centre of Edinburgh, on the western margin of the port of Leith. Newhaven Harbour was founded as a royal dockyard by King James IV, born 1473, died 1513, in 1504, on land he bought from Holyrood Abbey, to permit the building of much larger ships than was possible at Leith. His ambition was to build the Great Michael, launched in 1511 as the pride of the Scottish navy. James built housing for an international workforce, which included French, Dutch and Flemish craftsmen. Later Newhaven became known as the premier oyster port of Scotland and from the late 18th Century herring fish were landed here in large quantities and Newhaven became the fish-market for Edinburgh. An indoor market was built here in 1896, which served many of the fishing villages in Eastern Scotland. This timber and iron structure remains, having been restored in 1993, and is now B-listed. Newhaven Heritage Museum once occupied part of the building, which is otherwise now used by seafood restaurants. Between 1572 and 1890, Newhaven was a major port for landing oysters. It also played a role in the whaling industry. The Society of Free Fishermen of Newhaven, dating from at least 1572, was one of the oldest friendly societies in Scotland. It survived until 1989. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. Find things to see and do in Scotland where you are always welcome. @tourscotland
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