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Explore! Our articles cover anything and everything to do with West Lothian, West Edinburgh and Falkirk.

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“I picked our home in Colinton over the internet from where I was living in San Francisco in 2000,” says Lorraine O’Shea. “My...

May 1, 20183 min read

There is little left for the casual observer to notice today of the picturesque branch line that ran along the Water of Leith for six...

Aug 7, 20175 min read

Home to a diplomat involved in nation-shaping moments in Scottish history; seige and destruction by Oliver Cromwell's canons; gracious...

Jun 1, 20174 min read

This area of woodland trails covers both sides of the Water of Leith from Colinton to Slateford. Steeped in history, it's also home to a...

Feb 1, 20163 min read