Welcome to the Colinton Local History Society’s events page. Here, you can find information about our upcoming talks and meetings and details about our annual subscription and guest membership.
Dates for Your Diary 2025/2026
All meetings will occur at 8 pm in Dreghorn Loan Hall
- Annual Subscription: £20 (£30 for a couple)
- Guest Membership: £5 per session
| Date | Subject | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 6 October 2025 | The Mystery of the Stone of Destiny | David Maule |
| 20 October 2025 | The History and Future of Edinburgh’s Water Supply | Simon Fuller |
| 3 November 2025 | Roman Arm Armour – A Reconstruction | Fraser Hunter |
| 17 November 2025 | Edinburgh’s Medieval Churches | Adam Cumming |
| 8 December 2025 | Christmas Social Event | |
| 5 January 2026 | Pioneering Scottish Women Doctors | Roger Jeffrey |
| 19 January 2026 | Rum, Sodomy and the Lash | Jim Tildesley |
| 2 February 2026 | PC Carrie KPM – WW1 to WW2 Police Hero | Gerard McEwan |
| 16 February 2026 | 80 Years of the Edinburgh Festival | Mike Lewis |
| 2 March 2026 | The Story of Edinburgh Printmakers | Ilaria Casini |
| 16 March 2026 | The Tumbling Lassie | Alan McLean KC |
| 30 March 2026 | Annual General Meeting |
Colinton Local History Society is grateful to Pentlands Neighbourhood Partnership for its assistance towards funding the Society’s website and archive projects.