Famed of course for its sandy beach, Portobello was incorporated into Edinburgh in 1896 by the Edinburgh Extension Act and has been an important part of the city ever since.
We found some great photos of locals and visitors having fun on Portobello Beach, as well as a look at landmark buildings that once dominated the coastline but are now gone forever.
There are also photos of the local high school, a visit by comedian Spike Milligan, the old train station, the opening of the ‘Pitz’ football complex and the demolition of Portobello Power Station.
We also discovered a cache of great rare colour photos of Portobello in the 1950s and 60s, including a shot of a packed Portobello Outdoor Swimming Pool in 1957.
1. Not for moving
Children having a pony ride on Shetland ponies at Portobello beach in the summer of 1981. John Childs tries to persuade a stubborn pony to move. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
2. Making a splash in colour
A rare colour photo of Portobello Pool taken in June, 1957. Alan Wilson uncovered a stunning collection of snapshots taken by his uncle, amateur photographer John Brodie, at his home in Tasmania in 2015, later donating the haul to the Lost Edinburgh historical group. | Contributed
3. She shoots she scores
Hearts' Dave McPherson looks on as Edinburgh Lord Provost Eleanor McLaughlin kicks the ball to Hibs goalkeeper Andy Goram at the opening of Pitz Super Soccer 5-a-side pitches at Portobello in October 1989. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
4. Front page news
Bella Baillie (14), a S3 pupil at Portobello High School and her brother Louis Baillie (12), a S1 pupil, supporting the Edinburgh Evening News campaign 'Get It Built' in September, 2012. | TSPL Photo: Jane Barlow