Edinburgh’s Portobello, with its sandy beach and two-mile-long promenade, amazing bars, restaurants and shops, is an amazing place.
So it’s hardly suprising it was the seaside suburb has been named as one of the six best places to live in Scotland in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Live’ list.
The Sunday Times judges said this about Portobello: “Edinburgh's seaside suburb has a free-spirited atmosphere that's a refreshing contrast to the stuffier corners of the Scottish capital.
“With interesting shops – a bookshop, artisan baker and a branch of Bross Bagels – it's no wonder that it is now the location of choice for artists, authors, foodies and cool young families.”
Here we take a look at 10 places in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Scotland.
1. 10 of the best places in Portobello
Here we take a look at 10 places in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Scotland. Photo: Third Party
2. The Espy
Where: 62-64 Bath St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1HF. What: The Espy serves hearty pub food and drinks right on the promenade. Photo: Third Party
3. Bross Bagels
Where: 177 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1EU. What: Bross brings Montreal style bagels packed with NYC deli inspired fillings. Photo: Third Party
4. Civerinos Slice (Prom Slice)
Where: 47-49 Figgate Ln, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1HJ. What: Delicious pizza slices, pies & fries served in a kitschy beachfront eatery & takeaway with a terrace. Photo: Third Party