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.
5. Smashing
King's Road resident Mrs Sarah Thompson' window was smashed during the demolition of Portobello power station in Edinburgh in December 1978. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
6. Oh I do love to be beside the seaside
Eliza Yeats (age 3 and a half), from Portobello, pictured at the beach in March, 2004. | TSPL Photo: Cate Gillon
7. Cleaning up
Comedian, writer and ex-member of The Goons, Spike Milligan brought his Litterspike Keep Britain Tidy campaign to Portobello Beach in May 1975. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
8. Crazy times
Youngsters pictured playing crazy golf in Portobello in August, 1961. | Contributed Photo: Alan Wilson