The Corstorphine Story

Alison MacKintosh, MA 1971

The book tells the story of the people of Corstorphine from the earliest surviving records to the present century. It is the story of how people lived, how they earned their money, how they enjoyed themselves, their crimes, their mischief, and how they were punished. Liberally illustrated with archive photographs, it tells of the people's triumphs, tragedies, joys and sorrows, of their farming, religion, witchcraft, education, transport, politics, sport and entertainment. It is a human story, full of interesting connections.

The result is a spirited account of the history of the Corstorphine community, full of comic, tragic and heart-warming human stories, including a 'toolkit' with suggestions for learning more about Corstorphine's past and constructing a history of one's own house.

The book is a thoroughly good read, for all those with an interest in Corstorphine or in the social history of Scotland in general. It will also serve as a valuable resource for educational use.

Copies are available from The Corstorphine Trust, Corstorphine Heritage Centre, EH12 7SX

ISBN: 978-09544757-1-0