Colinton Community Conservation Trust

The Colinton Community Conservation Trust, Edinburgh is a registered Scottish Charity that was founded in 2000. It is also a Limited Company by Guarantee in Scotland.

To preserve for the benefit of the people of Colinton, the natural and cultural heritage that exists in and around Colinton in land of particular beauty and environmental or recreational value or buildings and structures of historical, architectural or constructional interest.

The initial aim of the Trust was to buy the Dreghorn polo field, to secure it in perpetuity for the local community, as an amenity open space. Sadly this bid was unsuccessful, and housing development started there in 2014. Not withstanding its origins, the Trust was deliberately given a wide ranging objective to preserve the natural and cultural heritage in and around Colinton.

Today, the Trust seeks to improve the local environment in partnership with other local organisations. The emphasis is upon delivering high quality conservation projects on the ground. As a charitable organisation, the Trust can draw funds from the Lottery, charitable trusts and government agencies to tackle conservation projects in and around Colinton.

For further information or to get involved, please get in touch.