With roots dating back centuries, Colinton contains a wealth of historic buildings and monuments that provide glimpses into the past:
Colinton Parish Church
- Current building from 1907, but site has had church since 11th century
- Graveyard includes Covenanters Prison and memorials like the Woodcarving
Colinton Castle
- 16th century castle rebuilt from original 12th century structure
- Used as hunting lodge by Mary Queen of Scots
Colinton Village
- Original village built around 1800s mill workshops
- Notable buildings include Colinton Village Hall and former RBS bank
Colinton War Memorial
- Local sandstone memorial erected in 1920 to remember WWI soldiers
- Located in Dell Park near original 17th century Dell House site
Spylaw Street
- 19th century cobblestone street with preserved stone cottages
- Part of original old route from Colinton to Slateford
From structures of historic significance to more modest everyday buildings, Colinton’s architecture offers traces of the past for locals and visitors to uncover.