The Cockburn Association Welcomes New Director

POSTED ON September 17, 2025

The Cockburn Council of Trustees are delighted to welcome Rowan Brown as our Director.

The Cockburn Council of Trustees are delighted to welcome Rowan Brown as our Director.

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Explore Edinburgh’s Heritage via the Cockburn Collections

POSTED ON August 26, 2025 BY James Garry

Browse the catalogue online or explore PDFs on our site

Browse the catalogue online or explore PDFs on our site

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We Are Hiring- Director of The Cockburn Association

POSTED ON July 10, 2025

The Cockburn Association is welcoming applications for the role of Director. 

The Cockburn Association is welcoming applications for the role of Director. 

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We Are Hiring- Director of The Cockburn Association

The Cockburn Association is welcoming applications for the role of Director. 

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Chair’s 150th AGM Speech

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“How will Edinburgh look in 1949, or in 2049? Periods far off to us; but they will arrive; and those who live then will wonder how any other periods were cared for”.

“How will Edinburgh look in 1949, or in 2049? Periods far off to us; but they will arrive; and those who live then will wonder how any other periods were cared for”.

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Conference Report: Responsible Tourism

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”


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Conference Report: Responsible Tourism

POSTED ON January 21, 2025

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”

“There is a requirement of the tourism industry to consider the host community first and foremost, and to actively engage outside of a sector echo-chamber. There is a responsibility of the tourists themselves to be conscious travellers and guests. There is a responsibility for the Government to establish and enforce concrete regulations and direct the revenue of levies where it rightfully belongs. There is a responsibility of the local community to engage where possible in these conversations and voice their concerns as well as suggest opportunities for management.

Should we all accept these responsibilities, this city that is a good place to visit will remain a good place to live.”

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Responsible Tourism Conference: Initial thoughts and reflections

POSTED ON October 31, 2024 BY Terry Levinthal

The conference noted that the dichotomy of “a good place to live is a good place to visit” did not follow, in that a good place to visit might not a good place to live. 

The conference noted that the dichotomy of “a good place to live is a good place to visit” did not follow, in that a good place to visit might not a good place to live. 

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Cockburn Association appoints its first woman Chair of Council

POSTED ON May 11, 2023 BY James Garry

After 148 years as Edinburgh’s leading civic organisation, the Cockburn Association has appointed a woman to be its Chair

After 148 years as Edinburgh’s leading civic organisation, the Cockburn Association has appointed a woman to be its Chair

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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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Internship Vacancy

POSTED ON May 6, 2022

We are hiring!

We are hiring!

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Whose park is it anyway?

POSTED ON April 22, 2022 BY James Garry

During the Covid-19 lockdowns the popularity of the park increased as it provided an invaluable, and accessible, breathing space for thousands of residents

During the Covid-19 lockdowns the popularity of the park increased as it provided an invaluable, and accessible, breathing space for thousands of residents

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