Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith already have. More HERE

Recent examples of the restoration and re-use of historic buildings HERE

Read the Cockburn Association's letter to Planning HERE

Trip report HERE

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Next meeting: 14 September 2010

Welcome to the Cockburn Association

The Edinburgh Civic Trust

The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) is a registered Scottish Charity which works to:

Promote the conservation and enhancement of Edinburgh’s landscape and historic and architectural heritage;
Encourage high quality contemporary design for buildings that blend with and enhance their surroundings;
Promote improvement of the aesthetic and functional quality of shared spaces such as public squares, streets and pavements;
Support the protection of the Green Belt, important open spaces and good agricultural land from unsuitable development;
Encourage the development and proper use of sustainable transport systems, with priority given to public transport, cycling and pedestrian environments;
Encourage greater public interest and involvement in planning, conservation and design.