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Portobello, Midlothian

Portobello is a beach resort town in Midlothian. It has a famed promenade fronting Portobello Sands. It grew as a resort from around the start of the 19th century. Though sometimes considered to be a suburb of Edinburgh, it retains a distinct identity. The town is within the council area of City of Edinburgh.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Midlothian
Lat, Long: 55.951544,-3.1164242
Grid Reference: NT 3038 7373
Civil Parish: Edinburgh CP
Council Area: City of Edinburgh CA
Police Area: Scotland (Edinburgh) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 36605
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Portobello,_Midlothian_36605

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