"The growth and development of suburban Edinburgh in the early part of the twentieth century has resulted in many small communities being lost to progress. Nevertheless, several old villages have refused to be engulfed by the city and have retained their character and independence to a surprising degree despite the growth of the city around them. Malcolm Cant traces the history of Edinburgh's villages from their origins to the present day in a lively and informative text illustrated by many photographs and drawings, both new and old. This first volume deals with the northern part of the city and a second volume will cover the southern half"--Back cover.