A warning from the environmental watchdog for people to avoid swimming at Portobello beach in Edinburgh has been lifted after the latest water quality samples showed there was no risk to the public.

Police were called to Portobello beach in Edinburgh after reports of a "large disturbance" on Friday. Officers turned up at the beach at about 15:00. More than 10 police vans and cars were at the ...

Portobello Beach attracts thousands of people every summer and so it is no surprise that it scooped second place in a list of the country’s best coastal areas and towns. The Capital beach ...