John Rees

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

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 the development of Colinton through its retail businesses as the village grew and shops changed to adapt to different social needs. If you know Colinton, […]

The Story of Colinton’s Shops – 150 Years of Local Businesses Read More »

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.

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 groups and 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

Edinburgh Local Heritage Network Read More »