An Edinburgh-born shipmaster has brought one of the largest cruise ships of the year into Leith Harbour during a rare maiden call to the capital.
The Seabourn Ovation berthed alongside the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith.
The vessel is among the largest to enter the harbour this year, with most cruise ships typically anchoring outside the port at Newhaven or docking at nearby South Queensferry and Rosyth.
The docking was marked with a plaque exchange and a bagpipe performance on the quayside.
The arrival was part of the vessel’s 14-day voyage around the British Isles, which concluded in Dover on 11 July. Prior to arriving in the Scottish capital, the ship called at a series of destinations around the UK and Ireland.
To mark the occasion, guests were met by Scottish bagpiper Magnus Orr on the quayside, followed by an onboard performance from folk group Music Scotland.
A formal plaque exchange was conducted on the ship’s Observation Deck against the backdrop of the city skyline. The ceremony involved Captain David Bathgate and representatives from Forth Ports, Capital Cruising, and Denholm Port Services.
The docking held personal significance for the ship’s Master, who considers Leith his homeport.
Captain Bathgate said: “As someone born and raised in Edinburgh, it is a privilege to bring our beautiful Seabourn Ovation into Leith Harbour for this inaugural call.”
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