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Portobello

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About Portobello

Portobello has Victorian houses and flats by its beach and promenade, east of the city.

Why it's on our list

  • By the sea

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Portobello before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Portobello are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Arthur’s Seat3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  2. Holyroodhouse3.6 kmWalk 44 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
  3. National Museum4.7 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
  4. St Giles’ Cathedral4.8 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
  5. Britannia5.1 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
  6. Edinburgh Castle5.4 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
  7. Royal Botanic Garden6.0 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 21 min
  8. Edinburgh Airport15 kmCar or taxi 47 min

Main railway stations

  1. Edinburgh Waverley4.7 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
  2. Haymarket6.6 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 23 min

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