Mount Lodge, Portobello

Category

Library Item

Item no

4259

Title

Mount Lodge, Portobello

Description

An image of a derelict Mount Lodge, Portobello, Edinburgh. The house's windows have been removed and piles of wood and bricks lie in front of the building. A church spire can be seen in the background.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1936

Size

11.2 x 14.6 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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Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Disrepair (homes)

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh