Portobello Beach, 1961.Portobello Beach, 1961.
Portobello Beach, 1961.

Amazing photos show Edinburgh's seaside resort of Portobello through the years

The seaside resort of Portobello, with its sandy beach and two-mile-long promenade, holds many happy memories for locals and holidaymakers alike.
By Gary Flockhart
Published 18th Jun 2022, 12:54 BST

Here we take a nostalgic trip back in time, sharing some old photographs that show Portobello down the years.

A packed Portobello Beach during the Trade Holidays in 1952.

1. Portobello Beach, 1952

A packed Portobello Beach during the Trade Holidays in 1952. Photo: TSPL

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The gate to Fun City, slot machine arcade and amusement park on Portobello promenade, September 1974. Portobello power station can be seen to the left of picture.

2. Entrance to Fun City, 1974

The gate to Fun City, slot machine arcade and amusement park on Portobello promenade, September 1974. Portobello power station can be seen to the left of picture. Photo: TSPL

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Don't be fooled by the clothing. This picture isn't from the Victorian era. In June 1989, locals dressed in historical costume for a splash in the sea during the Portobello 'Victorian Splash'.

3. Portobello 'Victorian Splash', 1989

Don't be fooled by the clothing. This picture isn't from the Victorian era. In June 1989, locals dressed in historical costume for a splash in the sea during the Portobello 'Victorian Splash'. Photo: TSPL

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Tower Amusements in September 1989. In the 80s, this was a very popular with both locals and holidaymakers alike.

4. Tower Amusements 1989

Tower Amusements in September 1989. In the 80s, this was a very popular with both locals and holidaymakers alike. Photo: TSPL

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