Forth Ports wants to open up previously inaccessible land at Port of Leith to develop a range of business activities.

It has submitted plans to Edinburgh city council for the next phase of Harbour 31, transforming the site into a mixed-use community of small businesses and public realm.

The Dry Dock at Harbour 31, to the south east of Edinburgh Dock, will include repurposed shipping containers providing flexible workspaces for creatives and other businesses that respect the site’s industrial heritage.

Pamela Smyth, chief legal and property officer at Forth Ports, said: “Our application for The Dry Dock at Harbour 31 aims to deliver a vibrant, creative and commercial hub that integrates this historical site with its surroundings and will introduce new public spaces.

“Through significant investment, the Port of Leith is transitioning into a leading offshore renewables hub and coupled with this proposed development, this adds to the current regeneration of Leith and the waterfront.”