Portobello

Highland Fling nursery is currently located on the lower ground floor of this Portobello property, and the business plans to move into the two upper floors, adding an extra 55 child place.

Nursery submits plans to expand into upper floors- adding 55 places

The character Emma from Tumbles at Portobello Soft Play

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Jenny Gilruth MSP, Minister for Education and Skills

Jenny answers school phone ban call - Sue Webber

Portobello High School will be first in Scotland to introduce a zero-phone policy for pupils. Pupils will place their devices into magnet-locked Yondr pouches for the duration of the school day. Pictured are S3 pupils Julia and Carly (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

No more snapping up bargains on Vinted during Modern Studies - Susan Dalgety

Powerleague serves up £2.2 million investment in Scottish Padel

Powerleague serves up £2.2 million investment in Scottish Padel

17 sun-kissed photos as locals enjoy glorious weather

Stock photo of a police car.

Several hundred pounds worth of drugs found in 17-year-old's car

The Orcadia Trampoline Centre is up for sale

Former trampoline centre to be transformed into three new homes

Edinburgh residents were told to ‘stay indoors’ as streets were cordoned off by police following the discovery of a ‘potentially suspicious item’.

Locals told to 'stay indoors' as bomb squad scramble to promenade

Man, 21, charged after weekend disturbance in Portobello

The disturbance happened on Mentone Avenue and Bath Street in Portobello on Saturday night, with three young men rushed to hospital.

Three teenagers rushed to hospital following 'stabbing'

This exceptionally presented home comes with breath-taking vaulted ceiling living space and four gorgeous bedrooms. The front door opens onto a welcoming entrance vestibule. Immediately visible is the magnificent centrepiece of the home, a breath-taking vaulted ceiling, sitting room/kitchen, flooded with natural light provided by the bi-folding patio doors & overhead velux windows.

Property: Stunning four-bedroom home with sauna next to the beach

Beach Lane in Edinburgh has been closed off to traffic after a large sinkhole opened up outside Towerbank Primary School.

City road closed after large sinkhole appears outside primary school

An Edinburgh teenager has been charged in connection with the alleged serious assault of a boy on Friday, March 21.

Teenager charged over 'serious assault' on Portobello Promenade

23 Durham Road is a handsome stone built semi-detached house situated on a beautiful tree lined street in the highly desirable residential area of Duddingston, on the edge of Portobello. A paved driveway with wrought-iron gates leads to a single garage with an electric door.

Five-bedroom semi-detached house on beautiful tree-lined street

21 pictures of Portobello in the 70s and 80s
Here, we look back at Edinburgh’s seaside suburb and see how much has changed down the decades, as well as picking out some landmark moments for the area and its people.
Gary Flockhart

Among the eight community councils without enough nominations is the one in Old Town

8 community councils at risk due to low nominations

Comedian Gary Meikle is heading to Portobello Town Hall

Internet sensation Gary Meikle brings his new tour to Portobello

A motion on public access to toilets will be discussed by councillors on Thursday

Dan deserves Heaps of praise for tackling toilet shortage issue - Susan Dalgety

15 photos as swimmers brave icy waters at Porty Beach

Frustration in Portobello over public toilets

20 reasons why Portobello is one of the best places to live

Joanie realised that all the things that women don't speak about are connected by the shadow of shame

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The public toilets at Pipe Lane, Edinburgh, at the western end of Portobello Beach.

Councillors to consider building new toilets at two local beaches

Over the last few months Lorna Slater has enjoyed working with groups like the Cargo Bike Movement (Picture: Cargo Bike Movement/Thomas Whittle)

Reducing number of cars on our roads - Lorna Slater

Another car with a table blown through the rear window

Storm Eowyn batters Portobello as cars get smashed windows and garden fences ar...

Seafield sewage works records 165 spills in a year
Edinburgh's Seafield sewage works recorded a total of 165 spills in a year, according to latest figures.
Ian Swanson

The former Leith Academy was converted into flats called Academy Lofts

My magical history tour of a changing Leith landscape

Emergency services attended Bath Steet at around 6.40pm on Friday and the 18-year-old was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment of serious injuries.

Teenager arrested after 18-year-old found seriously injured in street

Teenager seriously injured after balaclava gang attack

Flats in James Court, Edinburgh operating as short term holiday lets

Short term let owners dealt blow after councillors reject 18 appeals

This existing five-a-side football pitch at Powerleague Portobello will be transformed into three new padel tennis courts.

Five-a-side pitch to be transformed into three padel tennis courts

Let the music play as Showbiz couple Craig and Debbie Stephens bring the new music TV show to life

Showbiz couple to launch 'Top of the Pops'-style show

Hundreds of people took part in the Loony Dook New Year's Day dip in the Firth of Forth at South Queensferry, as part of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations.

11 great photos of the Loony Dooks at Portobello and South Queensferry

Tills & Company, on Portobello High Street in Edinburgh, has gone up for sale.

Popular Edinburgh bookshop and cafe goes up for sale

Craig and Debbie Stephens on set of the First Bus TV advert.

Scots showbiz couple Craig and Debbie Stephens land role in First Bus TV commerc...

Who doesn't like to be beside the seaside? Tourists would love a wee trip down to 'Porty Beach' to enjoy the amusements, bars and restaurants along the promenade at this great seaside area of Edinburgh, which was also flagged by our reader Yvonne Smith, who recommended taking tourists here.

The 10 best Edinburgh areas to take tourists

The Bank of Scotland building on Portobello High Street in Edinburgh is being for sale with at overs £500,000.

Landmark Edinburgh bank building up for sale after busy branch closes

Artist impression of completed Brunstane Primary School

Local primary school gets £10m revamp

Edinburgh running coach Mark Baxter from Portobello defied the odds to complete the New York Marathon just six months after suffering a double hip break at the London Marathon.

Running coach bounces back from double hip break to defy surgeon

Popular pub up for sale days after owners share 'heartbreaking' news

Karen Dunbar on Moreish TV

Edinburgh TV couple Craig and Debbie Stephens book Chewin The Fat star Karen Dun...

Craig and Debbie Stephens

Edinburgh TV couple film exclusive interview with TV comedy star Karen Dunbar

Porty Vault, on Edinburgh's Portobello High Street, will close its doors in December.

Locals gutted' after popular city bar announces 'sad' closure

New Town - happiest place to live in Edinburgh

New Town is the happiest place to live in Edinburgh, according to a new survey

Tyre Extinguishers deflated the tyres of a number of SUVs in Edinburgh overnight and sprayed several vehicles with paint.

Climate change protestors target New Town SUVs overnight

The Ritz Cinema first opened in September 1929 before closing in the 1980s and later demolished to make way for flats. Val Rendall said ‘The Ritzy on Rodney Street had a Saturday matinée for us kids was fab in the early 70s.’ Lorraine Murie added: "The Saturday matinée was my favourite time of the week.”

Locals share sentimental locations that bring back childhood memories

The Ripple Project charity tackles poverty and inequality in Restalrig, Lochend and Craigentinny in Edinburgh

Here's what cuts to support of vulnerable will mean

29 great pictures of growing up in Edinburgh in the 1950s and 1960s

The modern kitchen diner features integrated appliances, including an electric oven, hob, and microwave, with Velux windows that fill the space with natural light. There's ample room for a dining table seating six comfortably and bi-fold doors that open out to the well-manicured enclosed rear garden.

Property: Four-bedroom detached house literally seconds from the beach

A massive queue formed for the opening of Babyfaced Baker's new store in Edinburgh.

Watch: Edinburgh bakery attracts insane queue for its grand opening

The Boathouse in Portobello, Edinburgh, is getting ready to reopen after undergoing a stunning makeover.

Popular bar teases marvellous makeover as it gets ready to reopen

In the heart of Leith, Artisan Coffee has been a mainstay since first opening in 2018. 274 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5EL

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St Margaret’s House in Meadowbank is currently occupied by Edinburgh Palette arts charity.

Palette arts going nationwide - John McLellan

Popular brewery relaunches Buckfast sour beer