The book takes the reader back through time to when Bonaly was a small hamlet in the hills above Colinton Village. It explores life in a predominantly rural settlement with its residents heavily dependent on agriculture and related activities. The book looks at the changing occupation of the inhabitants, their housing and lifestyle, and the part played by the Church and the local school in family life.
Although focused on the village of Bonaly, this book explores the changes in agricultural practice, the role of the landowner, and the impact of wider social change on the inhabitants of Bonaly. It will appeal to anyone interested in social history.
