The Shore is a historic and picturesque part of Old Leith, the harbour area of Edinburgh where the final section of the Water of Leith flows through Leith Docks into the Firth of Forth.
Over the years this area has changed beyond all recognition, from the bustling Leith Docks to stylish waterfront apartments and wine bars, and the Ocean Terminal shopping centre which opened in 2001 and is home to the Royal Yacht Britannia.
. Mist on the water
The yacht Ocean Mist 'To Let' at Leith docks in August 1985. The ship was later converted into a floating restaurant (The Old Ship). Photo: Crauford Tait
. Changed days
The site of Ocean Terminal at Leith Docks, pictured in 1997 before construction got underway and the shopping centre opened in 2001. Photo: GRAHAM HAMILTON
. Wasteland
Reclaiming ground at the old east and west dock at Leith in Edinburgh in February 1970. Photo: T Souness
. Grand opening
The Ocean Terminal opening party in 2001, with guests pictured mingling in the new mall. The land was formerly occupied by the Henry Robb shipyard, which closed in 1983. Photo: SEAN BELL
. Filming
Mimi's Bakehouse at the Shore in Leith was transformed into Stacey's Sweets and Treats during filming of the Netflix production The Princess Switch, Switched Again, starring Vanessa Hudgens, in January 2020. Photo: Scott Louden
. Busy port
Old steam crane unloading lime from a ship at Leith in Edinburgh, in March 1969. Photo: Crauford Tait
. The Shore at night
This photo of the Shore, taken in November 2003, shows the buildings by the shore reflecting in the water. Photo: IAN RUTHERFORD
. Nearly ready
A construction worker walks alone through Ocean Terminal just days before it opened to the public on October 4, 2001. Photo: Neil Hanna
. Changing face
Photograph taken at the Shore in Leith before the redevelopment of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Photo: Archive
. Break time
Workmen on new flats at The Shore in Leith taking a break in November 2012. Photo: Phil Wilkinson
. Old friends
Two elderly women chatting by the Water of Leith, with the Cooperage in the background, in March 1986. Photo: Alan Macdonald
1. Mist on the water
The yacht Ocean Mist 'To Let' at Leith docks in August 1985. The ship was later converted into a floating restaurant (The Old Ship). Photo: Crauford Tait
2. Changed days
The site of Ocean Terminal at Leith Docks, pictured in 1997 before construction got underway and the shopping centre opened in 2001. Photo: GRAHAM HAMILTON
3. Wasteland
Reclaiming ground at the old east and west dock at Leith in Edinburgh in February 1970. Photo: T Souness
4. Grand opening
The Ocean Terminal opening party in 2001, with guests pictured mingling in the new mall. The land was formerly occupied by the Henry Robb shipyard, which closed in 1983. Photo: SEAN BELL