Porty

Porty is a colloquial nickname for Portobello, a coastal town in the east of Scotland, within the City of Edinburgh council area. The name Portobello is often shortened by locals to Porty, a form that appears in informal speech and local media. The nickname reflects a common practice of shortening longer place names for ease of reference.

Portobello lies along the Firth of Forth, about five miles east of central Edinburgh. It features a long sandy beach and a promenade, with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terrace housing, local shops, and seaside amenities. Historically a separate burgh in Midlothian, Portobello later became part of the Edinburgh Council area as the city expanded.

Usage of the term Porty is primarily local; it is common in casual conversation, informal signage, and writing aimed at residents and visitors seeking a familiar tone. It is not typically used in formal contexts, where the full name Portobello is preferred.

Portobello and Porty are widely recognized by residents and regional media as referring to the same place, with Porty serving as a familiar shorthand among communities on or near the Edinburgh coast.

See also: Portobello, Edinburgh; Portobello Beach.