Portobello Beach
Portobello, Edinburgh and LothianAbout Portobello Beach
Looking for a great sandy beach? Head down to Portobello Beach in South Scotland, a great and popular beach that’s perfect for a day of exploring.
Don’t forget to pack your bucket and spade, because there’s plenty of room and space for building awesome castles, you could even stick a flag at the top! Fancy a little swim? The waters are great for paddling here, so pop on your swimming costume and splash around in the shallows.
- Long sandy beach
- Dogs allowed
- Great for splashing around
Opening Times
All year round
Pricing & Tickets
Free
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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1 Promenade
Portobello
Edinburgh and Lothian
EH15 2DX
Scotland
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