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Dower House: The Corstorphine Trust - Heritage Centre

26 September 2026 (10:00 - 16:00)

Edinburgh

In Person

2026 Theme

In 1991 The Corstorphine Trust was given use of one of the oldest inhabited buildings in the City of Edinburgh. At that time, it was derelict. However, with the help of funding and support from Historic Scotland, The Lottery Fund and generous bequests, we have managed to bring this local historic building back to life and it now forms the heart of our community.

We can trace its origins back to 1587. We know that it was in the ownership of James Ingles and J P Wood in his “Draft History of Corstorphine Parish” (written in 1792) mentions the stones being removed from the old castle site to build “Mr Michelson’s house that was the residence of the Lord Forresters”.

Our museum and archive room is situated on the top floor of The Dower House and contain a wealth of photographs, slides, documents, maps and artefacts covering life in the village of Corstorphine over many years.

The Trust is committed to the encouragement of public interest in the character and history of Corstorphine. We support the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.

Over the years, we have gathered many artefacts reflecting the social history of Corstorphine Village and its residents. The Trust is committed to the encouragement of public interest in the character and history of Corstorphine. We support the preservation, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or historic interest.

Over the years, we have gathered many artefacts reflecting the social history of Corstorphine Village and its residents. These can be found in our museum and archive room on the second floor.