Colinton Local History Society

Share Your Memories, Shape Colinton’s History!

Edinburgh’s vibrant tapestry unfolds in Colinton, from centuries old mills to a bustling Victorian village.

The Colinton Local History Society invites you to step back in time, sharing stories and uncovering the fascinating threads that weave our community together. Whether you’ve witnessed Colinton’s changing face or hold stories passed down through generations, your memories enrich our collective past. Come explore, delve deeper, and join us in keeping Colinton’s history alive.

Consider joining the Colinton Local History Society to preserve and share Colinton’s stories.

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Upcoming Events

Scotland Beneath the Surface Bruce Keith – 7th October 2024 Returning after his popular talk on bridges, Bruce will introduce his latest book which is a journey exploring the natural and man-made heritage under our feet. A subterranean odyssey looking at natural caves, tunnels, buried treasure, oil-shale and coal mining, hydro-electric power generation (including Scotland’s…
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Share Your Colinton Stories!

Colinton’s history isn’t static – it’s a living legacy shaped by each generation. Let’s build it together! Contribute your voices, memories, and perspectives, and become active participants in preserving and celebrating this cherished community.

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News

1 July 2024

Colinton Place Names

If you are already a Member of the Society you will be aware that wehave been working on a new publication listing all the street and placenames in Colinton together…
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20 March 2024

New Website Launched

We are delighted that you are one of the first visitors to our new website. This is a big step forward for the Society and we hope that the new…
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