27 September 2025 (10:00 - 15:00)
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.
Volunteers will be available throughout the day to answer questions visitors may have.

While the ground floor of the building is fully accessible, the museum and archive rooms are up several flights of stairs.
Parking is available within St Margaret's Park at the south side of the building.

Address
The Dower House, St Margaret's Park, 1A Orchardfield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH12 7SX