More Than Memories: Connect with Colinton’s heritage
Promoting Colinton’s History
Colinton Local History Society primarily exists to build and transmit knowledge about the history of Colinton and districts within its historical parish. The society – driven by the interest and energy of its members – facilitates analysis, communication, and education.
It has regular meetings of members and visitors fortnightly during the autumn, winter, and spring months with speakers. It has occasional excursions and visits to sites of historical interest.
The society supports the documentation and research of Colinton’s local history. It develops relevant archives and makes information readily available to the community through physical access to materials, exhibitions, talks, and displays in libraries, schools, and church halls. Archives currently include publications and research documents, paper maps, films, and over 2500 photographs.
The society also produces publications, including books and pamphlets, about local people, places and events.
CLHS Committee Members 2026/2027:
| Name |
Email |
| Ian Forder, Chair |
enquiries@colintonhistory.org.uk |
| Jane Craxton, Treasurer |
membership@colintonhistory.org.uk |
| Elspeth MacGregor, Secretary |
info@colintonhistory.org.uk |
| Stephen Wallis |
info@colintonhistory.org.uk |
| Bob Bell |
info@colintonhistory.org.uk |
| Alex Connan |
info@colintonhistory.org.uk |
| Tammy Piper |
info@colintonhistory.org.uk |
| John Rees |
info@colintonhistory.org.uk |
| Derek Douglas |
info@colintonhistory.org.uk |
We are pleased to announce the Society’s association with the Edinburgh Local Heritage Network – the purpose of which is to develop and maintain partnerships between local heritage groups and with Council services (mainly Archives, Libraries, and Museums and Galleries) so they can better safeguard, enrich and promote the city’s heritage together. To learn more, and access resources, please follow: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/managing-information/edinburgh-local-heritage-network-1
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