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Student housing: crisis and opportunity

8th March 2023

A Cockburn mini-conference exploring the issues, challenges, and opportunities of student housing in Edinburgh.

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New Cockburn Chair – Why not join our team?

POSTED ON February 24, 2023 BY James Garry

The Cockburn Association is seeking to recruit a new Chair to replace Professor Cliff Hague OBE, who retires from the position in May 2023 following 6 years of excellent service.

The Cockburn Association is seeking to recruit a new Chair to replace Professor Cliff Hague OBE, who retires from the position in May 2023 following 6 years of excellent service.

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Urban rewilding seminar – Dr Paul Jepson

Fri, 24 Feb 2023

Dr Jepson will outline the beginnings of a vision for urban rewilding with a focus on radical demonstration projects that inspire and inform regenerative agendas and (re) connect nature with urban culture, enterprise, life and identity.

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Timothy Pont – Scotland’s first map-maker

16 February 2023

he Pont manuscript maps are one of Scotland’s greatest historical and geographical treasures

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Arthur’s Secrets: guided walk

11 April 2023

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past

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Building and flooding – need to reflect

POSTED ON February 10, 2023 BY Terry Levinthal

A new development along the Water of Leith at 27 Lanark Road is providing a case study on the
challenges of development in areas of known flood risk.

A new development along the Water of Leith at 27 Lanark Road is providing a case study on the
challenges of development in areas of known flood risk.

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Greyfriars Kirkyard: Launch of New Learning Resources

13 March 2023

A new learning resource for Greyfriars Kirkyard!

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The Women of Holyrood Park

8 March 2023,

Free but bookable

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Arthur Street Student Accomodation

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This current application is unnecessary and unwelcome.

This current application is unnecessary and unwelcome.

Cockburn Response

Although we acknowledge that a housing scheme has only recently been consented on this site, and that the current proposals are broadly similar to that scheme, nevertheless, we do not believe that the building form and materiality enhances the character of the Conservation Area nor does it preserve its character.

We object to this proposal for PBSA on the grounds of intensification of use in a primarily residential area, bearing in mind also the density of PBSA’s in the nearby neighbourhood.   This seems contrary to Policy HOUSING 7 where uses will not be permitted in predominately residential or mixed use areas i.e. uses which would have a materially detrimental effect on the living conditions of nearby residents.  This might be particularly relevant if the proposed accommodation is potentially open to use as short-term holiday lets during non-term times.

The approved application is for 33 apartments, represent 68 bed spaces by our counting.  We see no reason why the approved development cannot be used to accommodate students, if such use is deemed accepted in this location..  This would address a particular need for non-first year students who are looking for traditional flats to share to friends.   Indeed, doing so may help diversity and improve the variety of student accommodation on offer across the city.

This current application is therefore unnecessary and unwelcome.

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Remembering the Accused Witches of Corstorphine (and beyond)

Sat, 11 February 2023

Join us to learn more about those who were killed as witches in Corstorphine and beyond.

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