Water of Leith
| Water of Leith | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council areas | West Lothian, Edinburgh |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Millstone Rig, West Lothian |
| • coordinates | 55°59′N 3°10′W / 55.983°N 3.167°W |
| Mouth | |
• location | Leith Docks, Edinburgh |
• coordinates | 55°58′46″N 3°10′14″W / 55.979399°N 3.170638°W |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 35 km (22 mi) |
The Water of Leith (Scottish Gaelic: Uisge Lìte) is the main river flowing through central Edinburgh, Scotland, that starts in the Pentlands Hills and flows into the port of Leith and then into the sea via the Firth of Forth.