Back in the day, Portobello Outdoor Pool was the place to be in Edinburgh - and after watching footage uncovered online we’re yearning for its return.
The video, uploaded to YouTube by Tony Cassidy, pans across the pool as various families enjoy a dip in the baths. Filmed by the Cassidy family, we also see Tony’s father Pat as he dives from the high boards.
The footage was filmed around 1965, during a high-point for the Portobello Outdoor Pool as the venue was seeing rising visitor numbers and new events. Regular galas and aquatic sporting events saw more and more folks passing through the doors, which can be seen in the video from the busy background.
