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Portobello

Public toilets Bath street Portobello.  Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Call for more public toilets at beach after people seen defecating in gardens Ian Swanson

Edinburgh-born actor Ewen Bremner went to Portobello High School. His roles have inluded playing Daniel "Spud" Murphy in Trainspotting and its 2017 sequel T2 Trainspotting as well as parts in blockbusters such as Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down.

Celebs who went to Portobello High School Gary Flockhart

Xani Byrne is taking on a charity tandem ride in memory of his sister Alice

Brother of Alice Byrne to take on challenge in memory of beloved sister Rhoda Morrison

These are the constituencies proposed by Boundaries Scotland: 12) Bathgate and Almond Valley; 32) Edinburgh Forth and Linlithgow; 57) Livingston; 34) Edinburgh Pentlands;  36) Edinburgh Western; 33) Edinburgh Northern and Leith; 30) Edinburgh Central; 35) Edinburgh Southern; 31) Edinburgh Eastern; 60) Midlothian South; 59) Midlothian North and Musselburgh; 29) East Lothian.

Redrawn Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries need a rethink John McLellan

Hundreds of people flocked to The Meadows to sunbathe with friends after temperatures reached 17 degrees.

Hundreds flock to city's parks and beach to soak up the sun - in pictures Rhoda Morrison

Edinburgh Council's SNP group is afflicted by a 'big sulk' after other parties found a way to run the city without them (Picture: Neil Hanna)

SADDo syndrome is spreading in SNP and drastic treatment may be required John McLellan

The former hotel/bar (ground floor) and 5 bedroom apartment (first and second floors) is positioned within a large plot surrounded by a stone wall, extending to approximately 0.29 acres.

Look inside: Edinburgh beachside property on sale for £1.15m Gary Flockhart

Joppa Rocks has stunning views out over the water and will offer a range of seafood dishes as well as cocktails and craft beers.

New bar and restaurant opening in Portobello Gary Flockhart

The owner has only 'reluctantly' decided to put the sandwich shop up for sale.  Picture: Google Streetview.

Baguette Express in Portobello goes on market due to 'personal circumstances' Ian Swanson

Tributes have been paid to sweet shop owner Thomas Hamilton, who died recently

Sweet shop owner understood the magic of his array of treats – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Teresa said the council 'aren’t pulling their weight'

Council tenant left without working shower for three weeks Neil Johnstone

Boxing legend Ken Buchanan died earlier this month and will be honoured at a memorial service in St Giles Cathedral

St Giles memorial for boxing legend Ken Buchanan Ian Swanson

Horse riders at Seacliff Beach with the beautiful Bass Rock in the backdrop.

The beautiful 'hidden gem' beach home to a pod of dolphins Annabelle Gauntlett

Thomas Hamilton at work in his sweet-shop Hamilton's, which he ran on Portobello's Bath Street for over 20 years.

Tributes paid to 'cheeky chappy' who owned local sweet-shop Anna Bryan

Chefs taking part in a pancake race on Portobello promenade in February 1983.

16 pictures which show what life was like in Edinburgh in the 1980s Kevin Quinn

The charming one bedroom flat is on the market in Portobello for £170,000.

Attractive flat for sale within minutes of beach Ginny Sanderson

Tommy Sheppard MP says Portobello landmark has been 'left to rot'

Campaign launched to save landmark cinema building Jolene Campbell

How many of the celebrities in our photo gallery did you know went to Portobello High School or lived in the area?

Celebrities who went to Portobello High School Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh weather: Here is what the weather is going to be like day by day this week

Here is what the weather is going to be like day by day this week Rachel Mackie

Portobello Beach, 1961.

In pictures: Portobello down the decades Gary Flockhart

Evening News reporter Jolene Campbell chose this Leith cafe down by the shore as her favourite cafe in Edinburgh. She said: "The best meze, reasonably priced doubler morning rolls, baklava to die for. The drinks are great too from Colombian coffee to Turkish apple tea. Can't beat sitting out on sunny day looking over the Shore."

The best cafes in the city according to us - in pictures Kevin Quinn

Adelphi Place, Portobello

Property: Distinctive Portobello dwelling sure to throw viewers a curve By The Newsroom

Here we take a look at 10 places in Portobello that have helped make it one of the best places to live in Scotland.

10 things we love about Edinburgh's Portobello district Gary Flockhart

This fully fitted Kitchen has ample floor and wall mounted storage units.

Charming three bedroom cottage near the beach for sale Kevin Quinn

Pavement parking on Leith Walk

Illegal parking hotspots revealed after nearly 1,000 reports submitted Jolene Campbell

Shaun Nixon: Edinburgh man reported missing from the Craigmillar area of the Capital

Edinburgh man reported missing from the Craigmillar area of the Capital Rachel Mackie

Only a short walk away from the city centre is Dean Village, a peaceful and pretty village next to the Water of Leith. The charming area is one of the most sought-out residential parts of Edinburgh. There are plenty of interesting things to see in and around Dean Village, including the Dean Cemetery, the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art.

The 8 best places to live in Edinburgh, according to readers Anna Bryan

Edinburgh Council is holding a consultation exercise on its plans for a '20-minute neighbourhood' in Portobello (Picture: Dan Phillips)

Have your say about Porty’s planned 20-minute neighbourhood – Steve Cardownie Steve Cardownie

Some residents were unable to see family at Christmas and others could not get food deliveries.  Picture: Google Streetview

Broken lifts trapped residents in high-rise flats over Christmas Donald Turvill

The event is being held at Portobello Library in Rosefield Avenue (Google Streetview)

Row breaks out over Portobello gender talk Jolene Campbell

The spectacular fully decked roof terrace with panoramic views of Arthur‘s Seat, the Pentland Hills and the North Sea.

Flat featuring rooftop garden offering stunning views Kevin Quinn

Forever Edinburgh has launched the new ’23 for 23’ guide to whet the appetite of those who crave something a bit different.

New Edinburgh food guide launches Gary Flockhart

Former councillors Maureen Child (left) and Karen Doran both live close to Brunstane Road.

Two ex-councillors face standards hearing Donald Turvill

General view inside Warrender Park baths.

In pictures: Edinburgh's Victorian swimming pools Gary Flockhart

We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you nine of the best art deco building you can see in Edinburgh today.

9 photos of Edinburgh's finest art deco buildings Gary Flockhart

Mama Bross, the face behind leading Edinburgh bagel brand, Bross, has announced the launch of her very own HOLEtel, situated in Portobello.

Bross Bagels launch first ever ‘holetel’ Gary Flockhart

A new controlled parking zone has been proposed for Portobello (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Controlled parking expansion looks set to continue despite opposition Steve Cardownie

A controlled parking zone proposed for Portobello would operate from 8.30am until 5.30pm seven days a week.  Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Decision on controversial move to introduce controlled parking zone Ian Swanson

Brunstane Road is a narrow residential street with parking on both sides yet was being used by 2,200 vehicles a day.

Trial road closure set to become permanent Ian Swanson

Hayley Matthews found herself confronted by too many road closed signs (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Hayley Matthews: Roadworks are so bad it's hardly worth trying to drive anywhere Hayley Matthews

Accompanied by out-riders from the Edinburgh branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain, Andrea completed her final leg from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh, marking an end to a 1,250 mile cycle home from Ukraine.

Edinburgh woman returns from Ukraine journey Kevin Quinn

From demolitions to the opening of the bypass, we take a look back at how Portobello changed during the late 70s and 80s.

In pictures: Portobello in the 70s and 80s Gary Flockhart

Tackle preparation for night fishing at Portobello. Picture: Nigel Duncan

Friday night fishing proves a big hit Nigel Duncan

A mock-up shows how the bin hub could look outside the Ramages' house

Bin hub forces couple to sell home of 22 years Ian Swanson

Children can enjoy the new playpark in Edinburgh's Portobello

New play park opens in Portobello Neil Johnstone

A resident places rubbish into one of Liverpool's underground bins.

Underground bins could be introduced in Capital Ian Swanson

Six fire engines are on scene at a fire in Portobello High Street (Photo: Twitter @CuencaMetcalfA)

Six fire engines at Portobello fire Ginny Sanderson

Murrayburn School pupils board British Rail TV Train bound for St Andrews at Gorgie East Station Edinburgh. The train, equipped with closed-circuit television, allowed the children to be taught as they travelled along.

Edinburgh's forgotten South Suburban railway, in pictures Ian Swanson

Victorian explorer David Livingstone is described as 'a Christian missionary whose memory was used to justify Britain’s colonial expansion in Africa' (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Slavery review's remarkable omissions mean debate could go on for years John McLellan

Kimberley Bradley and her husband Nathan

Portobello woman alerts others to the reality of sepsis Julie Douglas

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