Entrance, Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello

Category

Library Item

Item no

4305

Title

Entrance, Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello

Description

The domed building of the Edinburgh Marine Gardens, Portobello stands surrounded by fluttering flags. Crowds of people make their way to and from the gardens. The men are wearing suits and caps and the ladies long dresses and hats. Two open topped cars are parked in front of the gardens.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1910

Size

8.5 x 13.8 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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Landscape > Landscape architectural facilities > Gardens

Places > Edinburgh areas > Portobello

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Land > Cars