Victoria Quay

Victoria Quay is a Scottish Government building located in the historic Leith Docklands area. Constructed in the 1990’s and officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1996, the building is designed to house offices for over 1500 civil servants. Look out for nautical influences in the building design - highlighted when viewing across the Quay.

This location is situated along the tram lined from City centre to Newhaven (nearest stop at Ocean Terminal). You wont be inundated with crowds or jostling for position. The Quay which you are shooting over does not have any sort of traffic that would disrupt the water, however it can be effected by wind which will in turn effect the photo. If you have to use a longer exposure to smooth the water out, then the reflection will become milky in appearance and not offer the same crisp mirror-like effect.

Nautical inspired Government building in Ediburgh's historic Leith docklands area