Edinburgh retro: 17 amazing old photos showing Edinburgh’s seaside suburb of Portobello down the decades

Portobello has changed a lot over the years, as these incredible photos show...

Edinburgh’s Portobello suburb, with its sandy beach and two-mile-long promenade, will hold many happy memories for locals and tourists alike.

Take a look through our gallery for a nostalgic trip back in time, as we share some old photographs that show Portobello down the years.

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