Portobello/Craigmillar
Ward in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.938, -3.114 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 30 72 |
| Dialling code: | 0131 (Edinburgh) |
The ward sits on the eastern edge of City of Edinburgh, combining the seaside suburb of Portobello with the more inland neighbourhood of Craigmillar. Portobello is known for its long promenade and sandy beach on the Firth of Forth, Victorian-era villas and a thriving café and independent shop scene, while Craigmillar is dominated by green spaces and the dramatic ruin of Craigmillar Castle, a medieval stronghold with links to Scotland’s turbulent past.
Socially and economically the area is mixed: Portobello has seen significant gentrification and leisure-led revival, whereas Craigmillar has been the focus of major regeneration and community-led projects to replace older council housing and improve local services. The result is a neighbourhood of contrasts - coastal leisure, historic landmarks and active local initiatives - all within easy reach of City of Edinburgh centre and the wider Scotland urban area.
Postcode districts covering Portobello/Craigmillar
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 4.1 miles
- Livingston 16.7 miles
- Dunfermline 15.5 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 12.2 miles
- Glenrothes 18 miles
- Musselburgh 2.5 miles
- Bathgate 20.4 miles
- Grangemouth 23.9 miles
- Bonnyrigg 4.5 miles
- Penicuik 8.1 miles
- Broxburn 14.1 miles
- Bo'ness 19.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward 1.7 miles
- Danderhall Place 1.8 miles
- Millerhill and Newton Village Place 2 miles
- Liberton/Gilmerton Ward 2.3 miles
- Southside/Newington Ward 2.5 miles
- Musselburgh Place 2.5 miles
- Whitecraig Place 3.2 miles
- Leith Walk Ward 3.3 miles
- Leith Ward 3.4 miles
- City Centre Ward 3.5 miles
- Dalkeith Place 3.7 miles
- Morningside Ward 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Portobello/Craigmillar
EH15 3HX, EH16 4YT, EH15 2EA, EH15 1PH, EH15 1DZ, EH15 1LY, EH16 4FH, EH15 1TF, EH15 3RL … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 10 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 51.3 miles
- Brunstane Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Newcraighall Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels in Portobello/Craigmillar Ad
- Best Western Kings Manor Hotel 3
- Premier Inn Edinburgh East 3
- Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall 3
Schools in Portobello/Craigmillar
- Brunstane Primary School Primary
- Castlebrae Community High School Secondary
- Castleview Primary School Primary
- Duddingston Primary School Primary
- Newcraighall Primary School Primary
- Niddrie Mill Primary School Primary
- Portobello High School Secondary
- Regius School Independent - primary
- St Francis' RC Primary School Primary
- St John's RC Primary School Primary
- Towerbank Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Portobello Beach Beach 1.2 miles
- Newhailes Country house 1.4 miles
- Holyrood abbey Historic site 2.5 miles
- Easter Road Stadium 2.6 miles
- Kings Buildings University 2.6 miles
- University of Edinburgh University 2.9 miles
- Musselburgh Racecourse Recreation 2.9 miles
- Musée national d'Écosse Museum 3 miles
- Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre 3.1 miles
- Melville Castle Historic site 3.1 miles
- Dalkeith House Estate 3.2 miles
- Dalkeith Palace Historic site 3.2 miles