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image copyright Rachel Windsor
The new Customs House was designed in 1812 by Robert Reid and stands on the north side of the mouth of the Water of Leith at Customs Wharf.
Extemporaneous Effusion
On being appointed to an Excise division.
Searching auld wives' barrels,
Ochon the day!
That clarty barm should stain my laurels:
But-what'll ye say?
These movin' things ca'd wives an' weans,
Wad move the very hearts o' stanes!
Robert Burns
The image shows the Custom House on Commercial Street in Leith.
It was originally published in Views In Edinburgh and Its Vicinity.
image copyright Rachel Windsor
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Links:
Dictionary of Scottish Architects - Robert Reid
Custom House - Old and New Edinburgh by James Grant
NDAD - National Archives - HM Customs and Excise
Custom House - Views in Edinburgh and its Vicinity 1818