Portobello, Edinburgh

A quiet Sunday with not much happening. We took the bus across town to Portobello, a seaside "resort". Given it's no longer summer, the area was very quiet with just a few down at the beach letting kids and dogs let of steam. It was a lovely sunny day, nice and warm, although I am sure the water is cold.

The seaside walk looks like it would be busy in summer, with fairground attractions, fish & chip and ice cream shops etc, all no doubt hanging on for better weather to bring in the business. Photos showing days gone by makes it look like "the Brighton of Scotland". Apparently its popularity decreased after WWII when international holiday destinations became cheaper and more popular.



Perhaps we will visit again in warmer weather for another look.