Sea glass / Scotland, Edinburgh
Sea glass: Portobello
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The 7-day forecast, hourly plan and an alert for this beach are in pre-sale.
See the pre-saleWhere to look
Search at low tide at the east end of the beach, towards Joppa, where the sand gives way to stones.
What you can find
green, brown, white, pottery shards
Best wind: N, NE, E
Rules
Picking up small, loose finds for your own use is usually tolerated. Do not take stones or sand.
About the beach
Portobello is a seaside district of Edinburgh on the Firth of Forth. In the 19th century it had glass works, brickworks and potteries, among other industries.
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