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Gilmerton Cove sign
Visitors from a previous century visit the cove as it is today.
Rosslyn Tours

The John Ainslie Map (1786)

Who was John Ainslie?

The earliest known map showing Gilmerton Cove

John Anslie's Map from 1726

A tiny part of John Ainslie's map of the coal seams around Gilmerton in 1786.

We are grateful to the Scottish Mining Museum for permission to reproduce this map.

Scottish Mining Museum

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Gilmerton Heritage Trust

Gilmerton Heritage Trust is grateful for the support of
The City of Edinburgh Council

The South Edinburgh Partnership