Western Harbour

The project sought to create a vision for the sustainable development of a new urban quarter in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith.  A residential led, mixed use community with a new park, a proposed new primary school, local amenities, shops and a waterfront promenade. The vision is to grow the place into a vibrant waterfront community which can act as a catalyst for the wider regeneration of Edinburgh’s waterfront.

rankinfraser’s role was two-fold: 1. to develop the design of Western Harbour Park, the 4.7 ha park at the centre of the new masterplan and; 2. to develop the landscape and public realm proposals associated with the development of up to 2000 new homes. 

rankinfraser were instrumental in creating the overall landscape and public realm vision for the masterplan and park design.  We are fully responsible for leading on the park in terms of design, programming, dialogue with the client, the local authority and wider stakeholders. 

Image credit: 7N Architects & Darcstudio