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Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello
Unknown, 1911, Postcard
Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello
Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello
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4334
Title
Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello
Description
A coloured drawing of Marine Gardens, sited on the edge of the Firth of Firth at Portobello, Edinburgh. The walled site comprises of many buildings including a bandstand, domed concert hall and funfair with rollercoasters.
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Unknown
Date
1911
Size
8.1 x 13.3 cm
Type
Postcard
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
In 1908, the Scottish National Exhibition was held in Saughton Park. When the exhibition closed, the buildings were taken to Seafield on the Firth of Forth near Portobello and re-erected to create the Marine Gardens. The Gardens contained an amusement park, theatre, ballroom and a figure of eight roller coaster.
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(55°57′39″N, 3°7′30″W)
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