BookshopLATES... Campaigning for Edinburgh

Like it's founder Henry Cockburn, the Association has been passionate about the provision of green spaces for the people, the conservation of historic buildings, and the preseravtion of Edinburgh’s unique vistas and dramatic skylines. Generations of volunteers have given their time and talents to resist a splurge of intrusive advertising, elevated motorways, the destruction of the Old Town and today’s overtourism.

Join us to hear more as the authors and conservation accredited architect Calum Duncan, discuss why, how and with whom the Cockburn Association has engaged over the years, what the current challenges are and what needs to be done to preserve the city for the future.

About the event:

Date: Thursday 11th September 2025

Doors open: 18:00

Talk begins: 18:30

Venue: RIAS Bookshop, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BE

Tickets: £3 (FREE for Members)

*Our building has stepped access from the street and our event space is located on the first floor, please let us know in advance if you have any access needs and we will do our best to accommodate you.