Strolling along Portobello Beach

Category

Library Item

Item no

4231

Title

Strolling along Portobello Beach

Description

Men, women and children walk along the edge of the shore at Portobello Beach, Edinburgh. The men are wearing caps and dark suits and the ladies hats and long skirts. Several rowing boats are moored in the surf and boys are playing on them.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1910

Size

17.2 x 22.6 cm

Type

Photograph

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Portobello developed around a cottage built in the mid 18th century. The sailor who occupied the cottage had fought at Puerto Bello, a port in Panama captured by the British in 1739, and named his home after the battle. With its long beach the town became an increasingly popular leisure destination. It boasted a pier between 1871-1917 and an outdoor swimming pool between 1936-1979. Holidaymakers and day-trippers could also visit the Marine Gardens or the fun fair, both now demolished. The town has been part of Edinburgh since 1896.

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Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Sport and leisure > Activities > Walking

Sport and leisure > Sports and recreation facilities > Beaches

Transport > Water > Boats