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.
21. End of an era
An explosion brings down the walls during the demolition of Portobello power station in Edinburgh in December 1978. | TSPL Photo: Iconic Media
22. Paddling
Alexander Marriott (age 2) playing on Portobello beach in March, 2004. | TSPL Photo: Cate Gillon
23. Stormy
These youngsters take a risk heading along the promenade in Portobello during a storm in October, 1960. | Contributed Photo: Alan Wilson
24. New and shiny
The new library in Portobello pictured in August, 1963, a month before it opened to the public. | Contributed Photo: Alan Wilson