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The Latest Breaking News from Portobello Beach

'Do not swim' warning issued at popular Scottish beach over 'pollution incident'

The public have been urged not to enter the sea at a popular Scottish beach due to an ongoing pollution incident

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15

Popular Scottish beach issued with 'risk to human health' warning from bacteria

Swimmers are being advised against using Portobello beach due to “potential risk to human health” from bacteria...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2024

SNP face tough challenge from Labour in this Edinburgh constituency

The sun is shining on the promenade at Portobello Beach – proper taps aff weather...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2024

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Edinburgh locals flock to popular city beach on hottest day of the year so far

It was no surprise to see locals turn out with their picnic rugs, inflatable toys and barbecue's on Portobello Beach as images taken on Tuesday, May 30, show the sand awash with bodies

Edinburgh Live · May 30, 2023

Scots couple to complete epic 385km swim in memory of son who died aged 25

Jenny and John Findlay will undertake a final swim at Portobello Beach on Saturday to honour son Michael and raise money for Samaritans.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2023

Edinburgh man discovers fluorescent green 'alien' while walking on Portobello beach

Mike Arnott discovered the weird object which was "alive" during a routine stroll on Portobello Beach and said that the prospect of it being some sort of 'alien' had crossed his mind

Edinburgh Live · Nov 22, 2022

Edinburgh restaurant hits out at beach revellers after mounds of rubbish ditched

The nationwide heatwave has seen many across Edinburgh flock to the seaside or local beauty spots, with hundreds spotted at Portobello beach on Tuesday (July 19.)

Edinburgh Live · Jul 20, 2022

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Edinburgh piper filmed taking a dip off Portobello beach in hilarious clip

One of the swimmers was Hugh Mackay, an army piper and mental health advocate, decided to bring his pipes with him and serenade the swimmers as they got into the water.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 22, 2022

Busy Edinburgh beach attracts huge queues as locals bask in balmy sunshine

With the warm temperatures continuing towards the end of the month, locals flocked to Portobello beach to enjoy the sunshine as queues were spotted along the promenade

Edinburgh Live · Mar 23, 2022

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