Installation of memorial cat sculpture
Posted on: March 12, 2025
Hugo was well known among local people in the west end of Edinburgh
Address: 12A Walker Street Edinburgh EH3 7LP
Proposal: Installation of memorial cat sculpture and associated plaque.
Reference: 25/00869/LBC
Closing date for comments: Fri 21 Mar 2025
Determination date: Sat 19 Apr 2025
Result: Pending
Cockburn Response
The Cockburn has supported this statue in acknowledgement of Hugo’s significance as a local character, appreciating his role in shaping Edinburgh’s distinct identity and heritage. Local art, such as this statue, is crucial to communities, fostering pride, connection, and continuity, whilst offering a concrete link to shared history and values that reinforce community ties.