Old Colinton

Old Colinton
Old Colinton. Learn about Colinton's development from a few turf dwellings and its connections with the ancient Celtics and Romans. Photographs of Spylaw House, Colinton House, Dreghorn Castle and Bonaly Tower shed further light on Colinton's past. Mills on the Water of Leith are strongly featured including Redhall Mill, East Mill and Mossy Mill. Interesting photographs include Edinburgh Fever Hospital, the Redford Barracks, a group of actors thought to be from the Colinton Literary Society and the village Gala day. Look out for your house or familiar buildings in photographs of Main Street, Bridgend and Spylaw Street.
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