William Leighton Leitch (1804-83)
Queen Victoria landing at Granton Pier, 1 September 1842 1844
Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour | 25.0 x 36.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 919577
Leitch emphasises the warm welcome that Victoria and Albert received when they arrived in Scotland on their first visit to the country. This watercolour was one of a set commissioned by the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, who hosted the royal couple at Dalkeith Palace, as souvenirs for their guests.
