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.
17. Taking a ride
A pony and cart on Portobello beach, Edinburgh, September 1965. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
18. In colour
Ponies on the beach at Portobello in August, 1956, captured in a rare colour photo from the time. | Contributed Photo: Alan Wilson
19. Busy pool
A busy Portobello Outdoor Swimming Pool in May, 1962, as locals flocked there to catch the rays and make a splash. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
20. Police patrol
The Police patrol outside Portobello High School as pupils break from school for the weekend along Duddingston Road, in November, 2002. Police had monitored Portobello High and Holyrood High schools since January when reports began of Holyrood's school buses being stoned by pupils as they passed Portobello High School. | TSPL Photo: Andrew Stuart