Forget Kinder Scout, it all started in Edinburgh.

POSTED ON November 29, 2023 BY James Garry

Why I think Edinburgh should be considered the birthplace of the outdoor access movement

Why I think Edinburgh should be considered the birthplace of the outdoor access movement

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Edinburgh Natural History Society – Guest Blog

POSTED ON October 19, 2023 BY David Adamson

In October 2019 Edinburgh Natural History Society celebrated its 150th anniversary

In October 2019 Edinburgh Natural History Society celebrated its 150th anniversary

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Happy Birthday Henry Cockburn

POSTED ON October 26, 2021 BY Terry Levinthal

For what would have been Lord Cockburn’s 242nd birthday our director Terry Levinthal reflects on Cockburn’s life and legacy

For what would have been Lord Cockburn’s 242nd birthday our director Terry Levinthal reflects on Cockburn’s life and legacy

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The Early History and Later Development of East Craigs

POSTED ON October 14, 2021

A brief history of the East Craigs neighbourhood of Edinburgh written by one of our long-time Cockburn Association volunteers

A brief history of the East Craigs neighbourhood of Edinburgh written by one of our long-time Cockburn Association volunteers

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“Homes Fit for Heroes“ – The Edinburgh Experience

POSTED ON August 19, 2021 BY Lou Rosenburg

Urban historian Lou Rosenburg, author of “Scotland’s Homes Fit for Heroes”, gives us an account of Edinburgh’s municipal house-building activities shortly after World War One.

Urban historian Lou Rosenburg, author of “Scotland’s Homes Fit for Heroes”, gives us an account of Edinburgh’s municipal house-building activities shortly after World War One.

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Why are historic censuses not free and open to all?

POSTED ON July 16, 2021

A guest blog from noted urban historian and Cockburn trustee Prof Richard Rodger questioning why Scotland’s historic censuses remain behind a costly paywall

A guest blog from noted urban historian and Cockburn trustee Prof Richard Rodger questioning why Scotland’s historic censuses remain behind a costly paywall

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A Train-driving Trustee

POSTED ON July 14, 2021 BY Lawrence Marshall

A blog from former Lothian councillor, Cockburn life member and former Cockburn trustee Lawrence Marshall recounting why he joined and, before long, took on a very active role in the Association

A blog from former Lothian councillor, Cockburn life member and former Cockburn trustee Lawrence Marshall recounting why he joined and, before long, took on a very active role in the Association

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The Cockburn Association Archive

POSTED ON February 28, 2021 BY DJ Johnston-Smith

A brief insight into the Cockburn Association archive for #ScottishArchivesDay

A brief insight into the Cockburn Association archive for #ScottishArchivesDay

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Peter Carmichael Millar – An Appreciation

POSTED ON March 30, 2020

Peter Carmichael Millar OBE, WS (19 February 1927-16 March 2020) was a widely respected solicitor, war veteran, Deputy Keeper of Her Majesty’s Signet and one of the most significant figures in the history of Scotland’s oldest conservation society, The Cockburn Association.

Peter Carmichael Millar OBE, WS (19 February 1927-16 March 2020) was a widely respected solicitor, war veteran, Deputy Keeper of Her Majesty’s Signet and one of the most significant figures in the history of Scotland’s oldest conservation society, The Cockburn Association.

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Peter Carmichael Millar – An Appreciation

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Peter Carmichael Millar OBE, WS (19 February 1927-16 March 2020) was a widely respected solicitor, war veteran, Deputy Keeper of Her Majesty’s Signet and one of the most significant figures in the history of Scotland’s oldest conservation society, The Cockburn Association.

Peter Carmichael Millar OBE, WS (19 February 1927-16 March 2020) was a widely respected solicitor, war veteran, Deputy Keeper of Her Majesty’s Signet and one of the most significant figures in the history of Scotland’s oldest conservation society, The Cockburn Association.

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A short history of Doors Open Days

POSTED ON September 1, 2015 BY Margaret Jessop

This blog was written in 2015 by one of our volunteers, Margaret Jessop, to celebrate the Cockburn’s 25th year of organising Doors Open Days in Edinburgh

This blog was written in 2015 by one of our volunteers, Margaret Jessop, to celebrate the Cockburn’s 25th year of organising Doors Open Days in Edinburgh

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