More about the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland’s plans
For the Cockburn Association, the starting place is investing in existing places and communities first
For the Cockburn Association, the starting place is investing in existing places and communities first
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We consider it highly likely that it have a negative impact
We consider it highly likely that it have a negative impact
The Cockburn objects to this application.
The proposed advertising will have an extremely prominent position in the World Heritage Site and Conservation Area. It will be in place for an extended period of time.
We accept that the proposed shrouding will incorporate an image of the building’s façade. Nevertheless, given the scale and prominence of the proposed advertising we consider it highly likely
that it have a negative impact on the perception and experience of Edinburgh’s historic city centre and one of its most iconic streets by many visitors and tourists to the city.
Significant and welcome improvements
Significant and welcome improvements
The Cockburn supports this application.
North Bridge is an important and high traffic thoroughfare. The proposed unification and upgrading of retail units along the hotel’s façade will result in a significant and welcome aesthetic improvement to the street.
The introduction of new retails units into Jeffrey Street is also to Jeffrey Street is also welcome. In addition to an aesthetic improvement, this should encourage more street activation and support pedestrian security along the street.
All essential steps towards re-establishing this venue
All essential steps towards re-establishing this venue
The Cockburn supports this application associated with re-establishing Filmhouse.
The proposed improvements and essential internal maintenance projects should make the Filmhouse a more comfortable, accessible and welcoming venue for people to come together to watch films and to talk about them.
Upgrading seating, improving movement across foyer areas and the building more generally, refurbishing toilets, improving support for the less able and general redecoration are all essential steps towards re-establishing the Filmhouse after a difficult hiatus in its availability to Edinburgh residents and visitors.
