Hillhead, Edinburghshire

Historical Description

HILLHEAD, a hamlet, in the parish of Cockpen, county of Edinburgh, ¼ a mile (S. E.) from Lasswade; containing 76 inhabitants. It lies in the northern extremity of the parish, on the road from Lasswade to Cockpen; and in its neighbourhood are several coalmines. The scenery around is embellished with some good mansions.