Tell us why you love your city
Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith already have. More HERE.
Restore & Re-Use
View recent examples of the restortion and re-use of historic buildings HERE.
Haymarket Public Inquiry
Info HERE.
Edinburgh Civic Forum
Next meeting of the Civic Forum is on Tuesday 16 June. Info HERE.
Lille Study Tour 2009
Trip report HERE.
Join Edinburgh's Civic Trust
We have been working to protect and improve Edinburgh since 1875.
Support our work as an independent charity by joining HERE.
Friends of Edinburgh
Live outside the UK? Become a Friend of Edinburgh HERE.
Free Monthly E-Newsletter
Keep up to date with our work HERE.
Edinburgh Doors Open Day
The winners of the 2008 photography competition can be viewed HERE.
Latest news and information about Doors Open Day 2009 HERE.
Welcome to the Cockburn Association
The Edinburgh Civic Trust
The Cockburn Association (The Edinburgh Civic Trust) is a registered Scottish Charity which works to:
- Promote the conservation and enhancement of Edinburgh’s landscape and historic and architectural heritage;
- Encourage high quality contemporary design for buildings that blend with and enhance their surroundings;
- Promote improvement of the aesthetic and functional quality of shared spaces such as public squares, streets and pavements;
- Support the protection of the Green Belt, important open spaces and good agricultural land from unsuitable development;
- Encourage the development and proper use of sustainable transport systems, with priority given to public transport, cycling and pedestrian environments;
- Encourage greater public interest and involvement in planning, conservation and design.
The Cockburn Association, Trunk's Close, 55 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, T:0131 557 8686 F:0131 557 9387.