Situated in the west Leith Docks where Ocean Terminal shopping centre now stands, Henry Robb Ltd was a proud shipbuilding institution that opened its gates shortly after the First World War.
The famous yard employed several thousand people at its peak and produced a long list of naval vessels and merchant ships.
Despite the best efforts of its 850-strong workforce, who took to the streets of Leith in a prolonged fight to save their jobs, Henry Robb’s, then the last active shipyard on the Forth, closed for good in 1984.
The former shipyard featured prominently in the music video for The Proclaimers hit Letter From America.
5. Checking the plans before welding
Men checking the plans for a hopper before welding, 1958. | JPIMedia Photo: TSPL
6. Launching the Sangro
The Sangro is launched at Henry Robb's shipyard at Leith in March 1968. | JPIMedia Photo: Crauford Tait
7. Dockers meeting
Dockers meeting on overtime work - Henry Robb's shipyard, 1963. | JPIMedia Photo: TSPL
8. Launch of the Port Tudy
A view of the 3,800 ton oil tanker Port Tudy at the Henry Robb Yard in Leith, Edinburgh | JPIMedia Photo: Alan Ledgerwood