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

    2026-2027 Season — 16th November 2026 – Elaine Edwards Commonwealth War Graves A brief history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and its work today, beginning with how it began, its work during the First and Second World Wars and concluding with its work today in maintaining and preserving our historic estate around the world. …

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old photo of Colinton

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

  • The Story of Colinton’s Shops – 150 Years of Local Businesses

    Our new publication ‘The Story of Colinton’s Shops – 150 Years of Local Businesses’ is now available to members. The book was written by members of the society. The book describes…

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    A quiet street in a Colinton with stone buildings, and shops

  • Edinburgh Local Heritage Network

    We are pleased to announce the Colinton Local History Society’s association with the Local Heritage Network – the purpose of which is to develop and maintain partnerships between local heritage…

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    Four people sit around a wooden table in a community room, looking at old photographs and documents while sharing memories in this black-and-white.

  • Visit to Broomhall House

    In early June members of the society had the opportunity to visit Broomhall House, the family seat of the Earls of Elgin, three miles south-west of Dunfermline, Fife. We were…

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