Exhibition to tell the many stories of Porty Pride, and to record Porty’s queer stories for the future
Venue: Portobello Town Hall - Upper Hall
Organiser: Kathryn Welch for Porty Pride
Cost: Free
What To Expect
2026 marks Porty Pride’s fifth anniversary. It feels like a good time to begin to capture our archive - to celebrate what’s been achieved, to tell the many stories of Porty Pride, and to record Porty’s queer stories for the future.
This exhibition marks the beginning of our process of building that archive.
Drop in to our exhibition to revisit the stories of Porty Pride over the past 5 years - to learn, reminisce, share stories and look back.
Alongside the ‘formal’ history of Porty Pride, we want to include as many community stories as we can. Whether you’ve marched in the dog walk, partied at the ball, organised an event or waved a flag on the beach, we’d love to capture your memories of Porty Pride. We’ll have space and prompts for you to add your own stories to our exhibition, and to be captured forever as part of the story of Porty Pride.
Together, we hope to lay the groundwork now for a growing, evolving, collaborative collection of what Porty Pride is, and what it means to many of us.
With thanks to Scottish Council on Archives and The National Lottery Heritage Fund for supporting this work.
Accessibility
Whilst Porty Town Hall is step-free and wheelchair accessible, unfortunately the Upper Hall is up a flight of stairs, and there is no lift.
Chairs will be available in the space for those who’d like to use them.