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.
13. Special delivery
A helicopter delivers a 15ft cooling tower to Portobello power station in December 1970. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
14. Jump
This young woman was jumping for joy in May, 2003, at the old derelict Portobello paddling pol on the promenade. | TSPL
15. Losing battle
Workmen fighting a losing battle as the waves crash into the promenade at Portobello during the storms of October 1967 | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
16. In police custody
A passer-by found these five collie cross puppies in August, 2008, while walking along the beach near Seafield Dog and Cat Home, and handed them in at Portobello Police Station. | TSPL Photo: Kenny Smith