Western Harbour Parks
New Public Parks, Edinburgh
Lighthouse Park and Western Harbour Park form the two principle open spaces within the Western Harbour Masterplan for the former dockland areas of Edinburgh. Lighthouse Park is a 1ha coastal park characterised by wide open spaces, undulating land form and long views across the Firth of Forth. Ornamental grasses, bespoke timber furniture and coastal wildflowers and pines give a strong sense of identity. Western Harbour Park is a 5ha urban park organised around a linear programmed strip which complements a series of large open fields which offer much needed free spaces for the city. Designed by Chris Rankin whilst a director of City Design