Tag: Promenade
Retired teacher Chris grafts to battle graffiti gremlins
Retired teacher Chris Cowie is on a roll in his campaign to spruce up large refuse bins positioned along Portobello Promenade.With the popular beach destination attracting thousands of visitors each day during lockdown, and...
Soul Water Sauna can hit the right health notes on Porty Prom
Temperatures on Portobello Beach could soar if a bid to operate a mobile sauna gets city council approval. Local resident and wild swimmer Kirsty Carver has applied for licence to locate her wood fired...
Last orders for Dalriada in £2 million home plan
An Edinburgh entrepreneur is understood to be closing in on a deal to purchase the Dalriada Hotel on Portobello Promenade with the intention of converting the building into a luxury home.The prominent hotel and...
Covid risk too high for Portobello Eye
The Portobello Eye - the Ferris wheel which has been set up on Portobello Promenade - has come under fire from Labour's Local Government spokesperson Sarah Boyack.A lack of consultation with local residents, social...
Portobello home of ‘staycations’
Portobello is set to become the Capital’s must-visit destination this summer for many ‘staycation’ Brits following the announcement of two projects that will provide a boost to both local business and tourism.It was announced...
