Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Corstorphine within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Corstorphine, par. and vil. with ry. sta., in co. and 3½ miles W. of Edinburgh -- par., 3654 ac., pop. 2156; vil., pop. 952; P.O., T.O.; the vil. is beautifully situated at the foot of Corstorphine Hill, and has a fine Gothic church founded in 1492.