VENUE 56 - Kat Chisholm, 33 Rossie Place
Historic Photos of Abbeyhill
Kat Chisholm is an amateur historian with a keen interest in the local heritage of Abbeyhill, Edinburgh. Deeply committed to preserving the area’s distinctive character, she believes Abbeyhill’s history offers valuable insights into broader themes of social, industrial, and transport development.
Over the years, Kat has assembled an extensive collection of historic photographs, capturing everyday life in Abbeyhill across the decades. Her aim is to create a living archive that brings together both historical and contemporary images — forming a rich visual record of the community, its people, and its evolving landscape.
The completed collection will be housed by Edinburgh City Archives, ensuring it remains accessible to researchers, residents, and future generations.
If you have photographs of Abbeyhill you would like to contribute to the archive, please email: info@colonyofartists.co.uk.
