Ian Rankin and Alexander McCall Smith already have. More HERE.

View recent examples of the restortion and re-use of historic buildings HERE.

Application form available HERE.

Give a gift which lasts all year. Info HERE.

Information about the 2009 study trip to Lille HERE. Read the report of the Berlin trip HERE.

We have been working to protect and improve Edinburgh since 1875.
Support our work as an independent charity by joining HERE.

Live outside the UK? Become a Friend of Edinburgh HERE.

Keep up to date with our work, developments in Edinburgh and events HERE.

The winners of the photography competition can be viewed 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.