Old Maps of Torphin, Colinton for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Torphin. 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 Torphin.


Torphin, Colinton 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 Torphin, 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 Torphin, including Swanston, Tollcross, and other nearby areas

  3. 1892 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1895 Print
    1892 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1895 Print
    1892 Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW
    1895 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Torphin, including Wester Hailes, Longstone, and other nearby areas

  4. 1905 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1908 Print
    1905 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1908 Print
    1905 Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW
    1908 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Torphin, including Wester Hailes, Longstone, and other nearby areas

  5. 1912 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1915 Print
    1912 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1915 Print
    1912 Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW
    1915 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Torphin, including Wester Hailes, Longstone, and other nearby areas

  6. 1914 Map of Linlithgowshire Sheet nIX, 1923 Print
    1914 Map of Linlithgowshire Sheet nIX, 1923 Print
    1914 Linlithgowshire Sheet nIX
    1923 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Torphin, including Balerno, Kirkliston, and other nearby areas

  7. 1932 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1935 Print
    1932 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1935 Print
    1932 Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW
    1935 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Torphin, including Wester Hailes, Longstone, and other nearby areas

  8. 1938 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1944 Print
    1938 Map of Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW, 1944 Print
    1938 Edinburghshire Sheet VII.NW
    1944 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers Torphin, including Wester Hailes, Longstone, and other nearby areas

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