Cockburn Association
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The Cockburn Association is a registered Scottish charity (SC011544) which works to protect and enhance the city of Edinburgh. Posts are not endorsements.
From Lord Cockburn’s writings on the changing face of 19th-century Edinburgh to the Cockburn Association’s recent statement on the city’s tram network, transport has long shaped how the capital grows and moves.
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
From Lord Cockburn’s writings on the changing face of 19th-century Edinburgh to the Cockburn Association’s recent statement on the city’s tram network, transport has long shaped how the capital grows and moves.
Learn more about Henry Cockburn and the Cockburn Association's civic activism in 'Campaigning for Edinburgh'. 10% off when you buy today.
November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Learn more about Henry Cockburn and the Cockburn Association's civic activism in 'Campaigning for Edinburgh'. 10% off when you buy today.
The lower part of this mound was formally named “Mound Place” in 1810. Check out our book, Campaigning for Edinburgh, that’s now 10% off using code ‘cockburn1875’, this code will only last until cyber Monday!
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November 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The lower part of this mound was formally named “Mound Place” in 1810. Check out our book, Campaigning for Edinburgh, that’s now 10% off using code ‘cockburn1875’, this code will only last until cyber Monday!
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November 26, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Elsie Inglis descendant supports Edinburgh statue and defends design amid outfit row www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/elsie-i...
September 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Elsie Inglis descendant supports Edinburgh statue and defends design amid outfit row www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/elsie-i...
It is Edinburgh Doors Open Days this weekend.
The Cockburn office and many other local venues are taking part.
See the full programme for details:
www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-build...
The Cockburn office and many other local venues are taking part.
See the full programme for details:
www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-build...
September 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
It is Edinburgh Doors Open Days this weekend.
The Cockburn office and many other local venues are taking part.
See the full programme for details:
www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-build...
The Cockburn office and many other local venues are taking part.
See the full programme for details:
www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-build...
It’s Archive Day! Today we are looking at merchiston castle and how it got incorporated into the Napier campus.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
It’s Archive Day! Today we are looking at merchiston castle and how it got incorporated into the Napier campus.
www.instagram.com/p/DOLRH0DDE_...
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September 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Edinburgh charities welcome emergency funding from council shar.es/agk6OA
August 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Edinburgh charities welcome emergency funding from council shar.es/agk6OA
See this Instagram post by @thecockburn www.instagram.com/p/DN5U3x5jCq...
August 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
See this Instagram post by @thecockburn www.instagram.com/p/DN5U3x5jCq...
Discover the Cockburn Collections: 150 years of photographs, plans, publications & records charting our campaigns to protect Edinburgh’s heritage. Browse the catalogue online or explore PDFs on our site.
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🔗 archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/?frep...
August 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Discover the Cockburn Collections: 150 years of photographs, plans, publications & records charting our campaigns to protect Edinburgh’s heritage. Browse the catalogue online or explore PDFs on our site.
🔗 archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/?frep...
🔗 archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/?frep...
See this Instagram post by @thecockburn www.instagram.com/p/DNnY3gfMeZ...
August 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
See this Instagram post by @thecockburn www.instagram.com/p/DNnY3gfMeZ...
August 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
During a visit yesterday, we were shocked to see tour coaches parked on double yellow lines around this world-renowned Georgian square—some engines left running, spewing fumes.
Charlotte Square is a jewel of the Scottish Enlightenment. It deserves better.
Why no enforcement?
Charlotte Square is a jewel of the Scottish Enlightenment. It deserves better.
Why no enforcement?
August 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
During a visit yesterday, we were shocked to see tour coaches parked on double yellow lines around this world-renowned Georgian square—some engines left running, spewing fumes.
Charlotte Square is a jewel of the Scottish Enlightenment. It deserves better.
Why no enforcement?
Charlotte Square is a jewel of the Scottish Enlightenment. It deserves better.
Why no enforcement?
📢 We're hiring! The Cockburn Association is seeking a new Director to lead us through an exciting phase of renewal.
We're looking for a strong manager with vision, not necessarily a planning expert, but passionate about Edinburgh and civic life.
tinyurl.com/mrm6wsfv
We're looking for a strong manager with vision, not necessarily a planning expert, but passionate about Edinburgh and civic life.
tinyurl.com/mrm6wsfv
July 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
📢 We're hiring! The Cockburn Association is seeking a new Director to lead us through an exciting phase of renewal.
We're looking for a strong manager with vision, not necessarily a planning expert, but passionate about Edinburgh and civic life.
tinyurl.com/mrm6wsfv
We're looking for a strong manager with vision, not necessarily a planning expert, but passionate about Edinburgh and civic life.
tinyurl.com/mrm6wsfv
Time to end Sheriffhall roundabout saga - Miles Briggs www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
June 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Time to end Sheriffhall roundabout saga - Miles Briggs www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
A motion from tomorrow's full meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council.
What we really need is a full and public housing needs assessment for student housing in Edinburgh
tinyurl.com/3ykc9atx
What we really need is a full and public housing needs assessment for student housing in Edinburgh
tinyurl.com/3ykc9atx
June 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A motion from tomorrow's full meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council.
What we really need is a full and public housing needs assessment for student housing in Edinburgh
tinyurl.com/3ykc9atx
What we really need is a full and public housing needs assessment for student housing in Edinburgh
tinyurl.com/3ykc9atx
The Battle for Jock’s Lodge: Can Edinburgh turn the tide against student flats? www.heraldscotland.com/.../.
June 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Battle for Jock’s Lodge: Can Edinburgh turn the tide against student flats? www.heraldscotland.com/.../.
A fresh planning application has been submitted for the New Town Quarter proposing a development that includes 315 residential homes, 599 purpose-built student accommodation units, and a single retail unit spanning 415 square metres.
citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...
citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...
June 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
A fresh planning application has been submitted for the New Town Quarter proposing a development that includes 315 residential homes, 599 purpose-built student accommodation units, and a single retail unit spanning 415 square metres.
citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...
citydev-portal.edinburgh.gov.uk/idoxpa-web/a...
Revealed: Edinburgh engulfed by 'frightening' £1.7bn sea of debt - with worse to come www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521135...
June 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Revealed: Edinburgh engulfed by 'frightening' £1.7bn sea of debt - with worse to come www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521135...
Don't miss The Herald's new investigative series, The Future of Edinburgh www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
May 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Don't miss The Herald's new investigative series, The Future of Edinburgh www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520152...
Parks are for all, not just paying festivalgoers www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
May 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Parks are for all, not just paying festivalgoers www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u...
So the Edinburgh Festival's future is under threat. Really? www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2519...
May 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
So the Edinburgh Festival's future is under threat. Really? www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2519...