Take a look at our photo gallery for a nostalgia trip back to Portobello in the 70s and 80s.

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I can't believe this Edinburgh area changed so much since the 70s and 80s - photos

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Published 20th Mar 2025, 16:05 GMT

Updated 20th Mar 2025, 16:27 GMT

Here, we look back at Edinburgh’s seaside suburb and see how much has changed down the decades, as well as picking out some landmark moments for the area and its people.

Few would argue that Portobello looks very different today to how it did back in the 1970s and 1980s - and these 21 amazing old photographs prove it.

Scroll through our picture gallery for a nostalgia trip back to Portobello in the 70s and 80s – and please let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.

21. Demolishing Portobello prom

Demolition of part of Portobello promenade in December 1971 Photo: TSPL

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22. Radio One Roadshow at Portobello 1987

DJ Mike Read and hundreds of children who turned up at Portobello beach for the Radio One Roadshow in July 1987. Photo: TSPL

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I can't believe this Edinburgh area changed so much since the 70s and 80s - photos

Here, we look back at Edinburgh’s seaside suburb and see how much has changed down the decades, as well as picking out some landmark moments for the area and its people.

21. Demolishing Portobello prom

22. Radio One Roadshow at Portobello 1987

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