Leith Sugar House

Leith Sugar House is a historical building located in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built in the 18th century and was used for the production of sugar from sugar cane imported from the West Indies.

History

The Leith Sugar House was constructed in the 1750s by John Hope, a wealthy merchant and sugar refiner. The building was designed to be a sugar refinery, where raw sugar cane from the West Indies was processed into refined sugar. The sugar house was one of many such refineries in Leith during the 18th and 19th centuries, reflecting the town's importance as a trading port.

Architecture

The Leith Sugar House is a notable example of industrial architecture from the 18th century. The building is made of brick and is five stories high. The interior of the sugar house was designed to accommodate the various stages of sugar refining, including boiling, clarifying, and crystallizing.

Legacy

The Leith Sugar House is a significant part of Leith's industrial heritage. Today, it serves as a reminder of the town's historical role in the sugar trade. The building is now a protected structure under the listed buildings legislation in Scotland.

See also

• History of sugar
• Sugar refinery
• Leith