The history of Colinton dates back to the 11th century, with St Cuthbert's Parish Church founded as the Church of Halis in around 1095 by Elthelred, the third son of Malcolm III and Queen Margaret.
Most of the current church is from the early 20th century, but the structure dates back to 1650.
Nearby is the 16th century Colinton Castle which was home to the Foulis family before being all but destroyed by Oliver Cromwell during his invasion of Scotland.
It was subsequently repaired, but then partially demolished in the late 18th century by artist Alexander Nasmyth who was looking to create a ‘picturesque ruin’.
The remains of the castle can still be seen in the grounds of Merchiston Castle School.
In the 19th century Colinton was home to a number of mills producing textiles, snuff, oats and paper, with a railway station carrying both freight and passengers.
Today it's still possible to see the old mill for Scott’s Porage Oats, while the mansion of Spylaw House, built by snuff merchant James Gillespie, has now been converted into flats.
The railway station continued to carry passengers until 1943, and closed altogether when the carriage of freight was discontinued in 1967.
The early 1900s saw a large expansion of the village, with a number of arts and crafts-style cottages were built by the architect Sir Robert Lorimer and the constructed of Redford Barracks to the east of Colinton.
The parish was then amalgamated into Edinburgh on November 1, 1920, although the conservation area is still known by locals as ‘Colinton Village’ to this day and retains a unique feel with a wealth of original buildings and independent speciality shops.
It’s also home to Colinton Dell, which follows the Water of Leith towards Slateford and contains areas of ancient woodland and important habitats for wildlife.
A path on the line of the former railway takes walkers and cyclists past original mill buildings and disused train tunnels.
Here are 28 pictures to take you back to the Colinton of the 1950s and 1960s.
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1. Poetry in motion
The top table at the Colinton Burns Club's Burns Supper in January 1963. Photo: Unknown
2. Hanging on the telephone
Construction of a telephone exchange on Colinton Road in July 1962. Photo: Unknown
3. Special speaker
Sir William MacTaggart was the speaker at the opening meeting of the Literary Society of Colinton Parish Church in October 1964. Photo: Unknown
