Events
You will find on this page more information about the many events (past and present) run by ourselves or various local or affiliated heritage organisations.
Founded in 1875, the Cockburn Association is the country’s oldest independent conservation charity and we need your assistance toward our continuing work of protecting, preserving and promoting the civic amenity and built and natural heritage of Edinburgh.
While tickets to many of these events are free, please do consider making a donation or even better, becoming a member.
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Professor Julian Goodare, emeritus professor of history at the University of Edinburgh, will be giving... -
Maps can provide a window into the past -
Steven Veerapen discusses 1605’s Gunpowder Plot -
An evening of conversations with the authors of "Campaigning for Edinburgh -
The fascinating life story of the medieval church -
Edinburgh is renowned for its dramatic stone architecture -
Professor Aonghus MacKechnie will take us on a tour of Scotland -
‘the first architectural critic in the modern sense of the word’. -
The histories, legacies, and repatriation of Edinburgh’s African skull collections -
Surprising and touching experiences, specially curated for Edinburgh's 900th year. -
Malik Al Nasir explores Black and British history and his new book -
A group wildlife recording excursion. -
Explore four centuries of objects from the National Museum and NTS properties. -
A free monthly tour of the exhibition in the University of Edinburgh's Main Library. -
Co-produced by EDAS and Historic Environment Scotland -
Hidden corners of Edinburgh's historic Old Town -
Scotland's largest free festival that celebrates places and stories -
One of Edinburgh's hidden architectural gems -
A family story that reveals much about Edinburgh’s musical history -
Exploring Scotland’s path to a fairer and sustainable urban future -
Essential information and practical demonstrations -
An inspired tour of one of Edinburgh's most iconic yet misunderstood places
