Portobello : A Little Slice Of East Coast Heaven

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Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland

Portobello is a quiet beach resort situated about three miles from Edinburgh City Centre. It has been a beach resort since the 18th Century and remains a fantastic place to visit even today. Below you'll find pictures, useful links, clips and information to help you plan your trip to Portobello.

Why Visit Portobello? 

Portobello is a wonderful relaxed little slice of heaven. Despite being less than 20 minutes from the city centre by bus it has a friendly village atmosphere.

It has a great beach, lots of quirky specialist shops and some great pubs. The Dalriada pub on Promenade is worth the visit alone. Life doesn't get much better than sitting in it's front garden with a cold drink and looking out to sea.

It's quiet yet central location makes it a great place to base yourself during your stay in Edinburgh whether you intend to explore the east coast or visit the many attractions on offer in the city centre.

 

Getting To Portobello 

Given that I have no idea where you'll be setting out from I'm going to assume that you've managed to get to Scotland and are in Edinburgh city centre.

Getting to Portobello from here is easy and quick. You can catch the bus to Portobello from Edinburgh's main shopping street Princes Street. Please don't worry about finding Princes Street -it's a short well sign posted walk from Waverly Street train station and the main stop for the regular airport buses.

The bus stop you need is outside Marks and Spencer, opposite the Scott Monument(see map below). You're looking for the number 26 bus run by Lothian buses. Just hop on, ask for an all day ticket and you're on your way.

Alight from the bus on Portobello High Street and follow the signs for the promenade.

 

The Portobello Gallery 

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Portobello Clips 


Jetski at Portobello, Edinburgh

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Portobello Edinburgh

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Portobello, Edinburgh

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Edinburgh - portobello beach

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Portobello from dawn to dusk

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Portobello

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Forth Fast Hovercraft from Portobello to Kirkcaldy

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Hovercraft @ Portobello

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Where Is Portobello Beach? 

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Learn More About Portobello 

Portobello is a beach resort located three miles (5 km) to the east of the city centre of Edinburgh, along the coast of the Firth of Forth, in Scotland. It is now a suburb of Edinburgh, with a promenade fronting on to the wide sand beach. For many years it was a popular resort with Glaswegians, particularly when the Glasgow Fair trade holiday signalled the start of a 2 week holiday for the west.

Google Blogs 

previously.bitten: Bussing Around Edinburgh: Outside These City Walls
The number twenty six bus leaving from George Street stretches out to the east of Edinburgh. I disembarked just outside the Portobello Town Hall, and followed the signposts down past public washrooms (always delightfully common in ...

Useful Links 

Portobello Community Website
Latest news on what's happening in Portobello
Dalriada Review
Review of the Dalriada pub-restaurant on the Portobello, Promenade
Straven Guesthouse
A quality bed and breakfast just a short walk from the beach.
Portobello Photos
A range of photos by Lee Kindness
Portobello Photos
A range of photos by James Wiseman
Eat Scotland
A guide on the best places to eat and drink in Scotland.
Visit Scotland
Scottish Tourist Guide
The Three Monkeys
Homepage of The three Monkeys pub in Portobello

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Comments 

MiaD wrote...

My dear Clairwill, your lens is so good, that you've made me so curious to see Portobello - I am in Edinburgh for more than one year and I have never wished to know more about Portobello....tomorrow I'm there [pray for good weather :)]...thanks, Mia

ReplyPosted September 26, 2008

rms wrote...

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

ReplyPosted June 08, 2008

Gordon_Hamilton wrote...

Congratulations on an excellent lens. I used to fish Portobello occasionally but it is some time since I've been there. You have put me in the mood for a return trip. A very warm - if belated! - welcome to the Destination Scotland group.

ReplyPosted June 03, 2008

Lensmaster

Top quality lens 5* and welcome to Travelmania Group!
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ReplyPosted May 08, 2008

KimGiancaterino wrote...

What a beautiful place. Welcome to All Things Travel!

ReplyPosted May 07, 2008

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