Talk Porty ~ Portobello

I mentioned this to a friend who knows a lot about the area. My friend was pretty certain there was a stone lion above the door lintel on the white cottage on Bath Place. he confirms it was quite large, and the lion was in a recumbent position, possibly looking out to sea. Thinks there as a story ab...

I tend to agree that it would be a tragedy to lose the space to development. Even though there were houses on part of the site before, they were built before the days of Planning, so it shouldnt necessarily set a precedent. Isnt the reason we now have planning so that areas can be grow in a way that...

Just read the article about the fantastic plan to build a new pier in Porty.

I underdstand the lottery funding never came. Is this idea being pursued anywhere?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what the latest is on the old Ghost Train site at 19-24 promenade. Thankfully, the plan to develop 3-storey houses was rejected, but the still the council seems to have abandoned plans to buy the site and turn it into a park. Anyon know what's happening now? Also, ...

This was in the Scotsman. Gradual build up of momentum?

http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Porto ... 5391096.jp