Web Links

Big Things on the Beach

Big Things on the Beach is a local arts trust in Portobello, Edinburgh. The trust was formed by a group of residents in 2003/04 to explore the potential of the Beach in Portobello as a site for the creation and display of public art works by established and emerging artists in Scotland.

Brunton Theatre - Musselburgh

From Drama to Film, Family Fun to Music you'll find it all here.

Cameo

Edinburgh`s favourite independent arts' cinema originally opened in 1914 as the Kings Cinema, it was refurbished in 1949 when it was also renamed The Cameo.

Capital Rail Action Group

CRAG campaigns for better public transport, especially railway development, in the Edinburgh area.

City of Edinburgh Council

Planning,Services etc

Community Centre

A Voluntary Organisation working in partnership with the City of Edinburgh

Community Planning Implementation Group

Scotland`s Community Planning Website, possibly defunct, but with useful information

Community Webnet

Community Webnet is a one-stop shop for Scottish community groups carrying out projects which improve the quality of life for local communities.

Council Transport Page

Public Transport, Roads, Planning etc

Edinburgh Cat and Dog Home

As well as providing kennels,we are one of the few independent homes in Scotland taking in many hundreds of stray and unwanted dogs and cats every year.

Edinburgh Green Belt Trust

Countryside near to urban areas needs special care and in 1991, the Edinburgh Green Belt Trust was established to secure improvements to the Green Belt countryside within the Lothians, surrounding Scotland's capital city.

Edinburgh International Festival

Welcome to the Edinburgh International Festival 2005 . a sizzling three weeks of the very best opera, theatre, music and dance.

The 2005 Edinburgh International Festival runs from 14 August . 4 September.

EdinPhoto

Historic photographs of Edinburgh, including Portobello, by Peter Stubbs.

Filmhouse

Edinburgh`s independent cinema, home of the Edinburgh Film Festival

First Buses

Bus services

Henniker

Masses of Edinburgh Photos by Dave Henniker, including old Portobello shots.

Holy Rood High School

"I encourage you to browse around our website.

You will find details about subjects, how pupils are supported, school events and activities alongside information about our after school clubs and extra curricular activities in which children can participate. There are also links to study support resources and other useful websites."

LEEP Recycling

Lothian and Edinburgh Recycling Partnership, for information on recycling in Edinburgh and the Lothians, surprisingly enough

Lothian Buses

Way ahead in Edinburgh, apparently

Member of Parliament

Currently Gavin Strang

Member of Scottish Parliament

Currently Kenny MacAskill (SNP) plus an additional seven Lothian regional members.

Pedal Porty

We are a Portobello-based community organization. Formed in 2005, we are a limited company on our way to being a charity. We are working to create a vibrant sustainable Portobello which can help combat climate change by reducing fossil fuel use through re-localising.

Portobello Baptist Church

"Welcome to the website of Portobello Baptist Church. In the various pages of the website you will find information on such varied topics as:

who we are and what we believe, what we do,our history, our people , our mission"

Portobello Buddhist Priory

A Priory of the Order of Buddhist Contemplatives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Offering meditation instruction, daily meditation and weekend retreats in the Soto Zen (Serene Reflection) tradition of Buddhism.

Portobello Campaign Against The Superstore

The campaign against the proposed superstore at the junction of Portobello High Street and Baileyfield Road is now well underway. Use this site to find out more about the proposed development, the campaign against it and how you can help.

Portobello Citizens Advice Bureau

Portobello @ Flickr

Portobello Hearts Supporters Club

Portobello High School

"Welcome to our school web site. Portobello High School is the largest school in Edinburgh and we aim to provide all of our 1450 pupils with an enjoyable and rewarding educational experience.

This web site should provide you with a good insight into life at Portobello High. It contains details of our broad and stimulating curriculum, the modern resources we have available to enhance learning and the wide range of opportunities which our pupils enjoy."

Portobello Local History

"Portobello is situated on the eastern edge of Edinburgh in Scotland. It started as a cottage in 1742, and grew as a separate town until 1896. It was then incorporated into Edinburgh"...

Portobello Old Parish Church

Visitors to our church are always welcome. Please visit our website for more information.

Portobello Open Door (POD)

POD is a locally based partnership working towards the promotion and development of cultural education and the arts in Portobello.

Portobello Photos

Photographs of Portobello by Lee Kindness.

Portobello Rugby Club

Portobello FP RFC was reformed in 1954 and enjoyed fixtures against the elite of the established "circuit". Portobello tried for many years to climb out of the old Edinburgh District League achieving that in the 1970s climbing through Divisions 7 to 2 in successive seasons.

Portobello Spiritualist Church

Whether you are a new friend, or old, a visitor to Edinburgh, you will be made most welcome at our church, in the heart of Portobello, Edinburgh.

Portobello Thistle

A local community club that seeks to provide the young people of Portobello with a safe and friendly environment in which they can develop as footballers and young people.

Rotary Club Of Portobello

Service Above Self is the focus of our involvement - but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Fun and friendship are a vital part of the Rotary Club of Portobello.

Running Club

Portobello Running Club is located in the east of Edinburgh where the city meets the Firth of Forth in the old seaside resort of Portobello. A majority of our runners live in in the local area or Edinburgh city centre, but others live as far afield as Haddington, Penicuik and Balerno.

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

SEPA is a powerful body which is responsible for the protection of the environment in Scotland.

Our task is to protect the land, air and water - the core elements that form the fabric of our environment. We will do so in partnership with others, and in a way that enables Scotland to sustain a strong and diverse economy.

The environment represents one of Scotland`s greatest resources and it must be continually protected and improved if we are to ensure economic prosperity and a vibrant and inclusive society.

Flood information for Portobello / Firth of Forth.

Scottish Parliament

Gathering Place for politically motivated groups

St James' Parish Church

St James' is a busy church with a very active congregation and a wide variety of community and church organisations which use the premises each week. Worship at St James' each Sunday at 11am is lively with an ever-increasing level of participation by the congregation.

St. John's School

We want St John's to be a happy school where pupils, parents and staff come together to form a positive and harmonious community.

St Mark's Church

"WELCOME TO ST. MARK'S, PORTOBELLO

A Scottish Episcopal Church In the Diocese of Edinburgh.

A member of the Anglican Communion2

St Philip's Church

"A recent report from Presbytery noted the vibrancy of St. Philip's. It is a church, located about 20 minutes east of Edinburgh along the sea, which has a rich history and a promise-filled future. We are full of life and energy and spirit, heeding our call to bring the love of God and the love of Christ to our world. That we do with joy, dedication and faith."

Swimming Club

Portobello ASC is a competitive swimming and water polo club with a strong community and family base. We have been in existence since 1912 and are affiliated to the Scottish Amateur Swimming Association (SASA). We offer training sessions within the Portobello area of Edinburgh to all levels of swimmers.