It's a moot point and definitely off topic, but I'm with Col on this one. I would describe Leith as lying to the East of Edinburgh too....And I see where he is coming from when he says that it lies behind Holyrood Palace- Arthurs Seat is to the side of Holyrood House in my minds eye so as you say, it must just depend on where you are standing! I wonder what the people of Leith think about their port being described as 'The Port of Edinburgh' though! To my recollection, they got a bit funny about things like that! Lorraine Johnston