Old Maps of The Inch, Scotland for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of The Inch. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of The Inch.


The Inch, Scotland maps

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  1. 1852 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 6, 1855 Print
    1852 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 6, 1855 Print
    1852 Edinburghshire, Sheet 6
    1855 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Swanston, Tollcross, and other nearby areas

  2. 1877 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 6, 1890 Print
    1877 Map of Edinburghshire, Sheet 6, 1890 Print
    1877 Edinburghshire, Sheet 6
    1890 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Swanston, Tollcross, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1895 Print
    1893 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1895 Print
    1893 Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW
    1895 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Liberton and District, Newcraighall, and other nearby areas

  4. 1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1897 Print
    1894 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1897 Print
    1894 Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE
    1897 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Tollcross, Gorgie/Dalry, and other nearby areas

  5. 1906 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1909 Print
    1906 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1909 Print
    1906 Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE
    1909 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Tollcross, Gorgie/Dalry, and other nearby areas

  6. 1906 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1909 Print
    1906 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1909 Print
    1906 Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW
    1909 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Liberton and District, Newcraighall, and other nearby areas

  7. 1913 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1919 Print
    1913 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1919 Print
    1913 Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW
    1919 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Liberton and District, Newcraighall, and other nearby areas

  8. 1913 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1920 Print
    1913 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1920 Print
    1913 Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE
    1920 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Tollcross, Gorgie/Dalry, and other nearby areas

  9. 1932 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1934 Print
    1932 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1934 Print
    1932 Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW
    1934 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Liberton and District, Newcraighall, and other nearby areas

  10. 1932 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1935 Print
    1932 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1935 Print
    1932 Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE
    1935 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Tollcross, Gorgie/Dalry, and other nearby areas

  11. 1938 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW, 1944 Print
    1938 Edinburghshire Sheet IV.SW
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Liberton and District, Newcraighall, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1938 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE, 1944 Print
    1938 Edinburghshire Sheet III.SE
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers The Inch, including Tollcross, Gorgie/Dalry, and other nearby areas

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