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Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths
Baths (19th Century) (1898), Swimming Pool (19th Century) (1898)
Site Name Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths
Classification Baths (19th Century) (1898), Swimming Pool (19th Century) (1898)
Alternative Name(s) Bellfield Street; Pittville Street Lane
Canmore ID 145458
Site Number NT37SW 242
NGR NT 30983 73903
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/145458
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DP 037121
Interior. View of small pool from S
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DP 037123
Interior. View of reception area from W
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037125
Interior. Main pool, detail of column
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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SC 2656168
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of showers, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656701
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view from North East.
c. 1990
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SC 583590
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view from East.
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DP 037109
Interior view of main pool from N, Portobello Baths, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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SC 2656167
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of horseshoe arch in Turkish baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656710
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of kiosk, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656714
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of small pool from North, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656716
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of small pool from West, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656718
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of balcony in Turkish baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656723
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of main entrance.
c. 1990
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SC 2656727
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of balcony.
c. 1990
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SC 2656728
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of main entrance, general view.
c. 1990
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DP 037103
View from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037108
View from SSW
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23/1/2008
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DP 037112
Interior. View of main pool from gallery to N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037113
Interior. View from gallery level showing columns and seating
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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SC 1242932
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of balcony in Turkish baths.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
c. 1990
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SC 2656164
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of hot bath, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656182
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of column capital, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656706
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of entrance hall from South, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656709
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of turnstiles, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 584491
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of aeratone bath.
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DP 037102
View from NNW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037104
View from NNE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037106
Detail of carved pediment
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037110
Interior. View of main pool from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037115
Interior view of the Turkish baths, showing tepidarium from above showing plunge pool, Portobello Baths, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037116
Interior. Turkish baths, view of calidarium
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037118
Interior. Turkish baths, detail of calidarium ceiling
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037119
Interior view of Turkish baths showing tepidarium, Portobello Baths, Edinburgh.
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037120
Interior. View of small pool from SW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037128
Interior. Main pool, detail of roof structure
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037129
Interior. Turkish baths, detail of drinking fountain
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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SC 2656174
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of first floor tea-room, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656175
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of first floor tea-room, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656176
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of cupula.
c. 1990
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SC 2656177
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of roof space, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656179
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of 'Aeratone Bath' sign, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656183
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of column capital, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656705
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view from South East.
c. 1990
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SC 2656707
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of entrance hall from North, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656719
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of cubicles in Turkish baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656721
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of oriel window in wall in small pool, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656722
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of main entrance.
c. 1990
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DP 037105
Detail of carved pediment
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037111
Interior. View of main pool from S
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037117
Interior. Turkish baths, view of calidarium
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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SC 2656159
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of kiosk, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656163
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of ground floor corridor by hot baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656172
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of boiler, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656180
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of roof structure, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656703
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view from North West.
c. 1990
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SC 583599
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of small pool from South, interior.
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DP 037107
Detail of carved armorial panel
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037124
Interior. Small pool, detail of roof support
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037127
Interior. Main pool, detail of gallery
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037130
Interior. Turkish baths, detail of gallery and cupola
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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SC 2656160
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of kiosk, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656162
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of ground floor corridor, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656169
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of ceiling in Turkish Baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656171
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of cubicle in Turkish baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656181
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of balcony, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656702
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view from East.
c. 1990
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SC 2656704
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view from South West.
c. 1990
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SC 2656711
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of aeratone bath.
c. 1990
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SC 2656715
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of small pool from North, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656720
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of cubicles in Turkish baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656724
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of window balcony.
c. 1990
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SC 583588
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view from North East.
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SC 583592
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of main pool from South, interior.
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SC 2656161
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of fitness room, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656165
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of Turkish baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656173
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of filters, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656178
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of balustrade, main stair.
c. 1990
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SC 2656712
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of main pool from North, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656725
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of main entrance, detail of pediment.
c. 1990
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SC 2656726
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of main entrance, detail of pediment.
c. 1990
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DP 037114
Interior. Turkish baths, view at gallery level
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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DP 037122
Interior. View of reception area from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 037126
Interior. Main pool, detail of column capital
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
23/1/2008
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SC 2656166
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of bath, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656170
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. Detail of ceiling in Turkish Baths, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656700
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view from North East.
c. 1990
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SC 2656708
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of entrance hall from North, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656713
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. View of main pool from South, interior.
c. 1990
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SC 2656717
Edinburgh, Portobello, 57 Promenade, Portobello Baths. General view of Turkish baths, interior.
c. 1990
© RCAHMS
- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT37SW 242 30983 73903
ARCHITECT: Robert Morham, 1898.
