Scotland’s Closing Churches Recording Project – Training Session

POSTED ON May 26, 2023 BY James Garry

The vast majority of Scotland’s churches are incredible time-capsules of local social heritage

The vast majority of Scotland’s churches are incredible time-capsules of local social heritage

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A Greenspace Management Plan for Astley Ainslie Hospital

POSTED ON  BY James Garry

Astley Ainslie Hospital (AAH) is a unique resource for the city of Edinburgh

Astley Ainslie Hospital (AAH) is a unique resource for the city of Edinburgh

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Tackling the nature and climate crises in Scotland is the biggest business opportunity this century, gathering of industry leaders hear

POSTED ON May 25, 2023 BY James Garry

Major gathering of business leaders urged to seize the opportunities of tackling the nature and climate crises together

Major gathering of business leaders urged to seize the opportunities of tackling the nature and climate crises together

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Cockburn welcomes the “Tourist Tax” Bill

POSTED ON  BY Terry Levinthal

As Edinburgh and Scotland continues to re-open its doors to visitors, now is the time to introduce this new tourist tax.  Building a new funding mechanism that channels visitor activity into enhanced visitor management and improvement is positive and very much overdue.

As Edinburgh and Scotland continues to re-open its doors to visitors, now is the time to introduce this new tourist tax.  Building a new funding mechanism that channels visitor activity into enhanced visitor management and improvement is positive and very much overdue.

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No Mow May

POSTED ON May 12, 2023 BY James Garry

No Mow May scheme promotes letting wild plants thrive to provide nectar for insects

No Mow May scheme promotes letting wild plants thrive to provide nectar for insects

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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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The Cockburn Association 148th Annual General Meeting

POSTED ON April 21, 2023

The Cockburn Association warmly invites all of its members to attend our 148th Annual General Meeting.

The Cockburn Association warmly invites all of its members to attend our 148th Annual General Meeting.

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The Cockburn Association 148th Annual General Meeting

Thu, 18 May 2023

The Cockburn Association warmly invites all of its members to attend our 148th Annual General Meeting.

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Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) Assessment for the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh

POSTED ON  BY James Garry

Climate change is the fastest growing threat to
World Heritage (WH)

Climate change is the fastest growing threat to
World Heritage (WH)

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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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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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