With the festive season fast approaching, The Cockburn Association is delighted to share Campaigning for Edinburgh: The Cockburn Association 1875–2049.
A compelling new publication that lifts the lid on 150 years of civic activism, place stewardship, and “good trouble” in Scotland’s capital.
Created to mark the Association’s 150th anniversary, this landmark book tells the story of generations of volunteers, campaigners and visionaries who fought, and continue to fight, to protect Edinburgh’s unique character from short-termism, overdevelopment, and commercial pressures. It also casts its gaze forward, asking a critical question: What will Edinburgh look like in 2049?
This beautifully written and richly detailed volume makes an ideal Christmas gift for anyone who loves Edinburgh, its history, or the people who shaped it. With stories that span more than a century, it offers a rare insight into the battles that defined the city’s past and the ideas that will influence its future.
Rowan Brown, Chair of The Cockburn Association, said:
“This book is more than a history — it’s a tale of what can be achieved when people care deeply about their city, and act collaboratively to protect it. Edinburgh has been shaped by ordinary citizens willing to stand up for its built and natural heritage, access to green spaces, dramatic beauty and unique identity. As we celebrate our 150th year, Campaigning for Edinburgh honours that legacy, illustrates the Edinburgh that might have been and challenges us to think boldly about the city we want to create for future generations.”
A Gift With Impact
All proceeds from the book directly support The Cockburn Association’s charitable work, helping the organisation continue its mission to safeguard the city’s heritage, green spaces, and quality of life for all who call Edinburgh home.
The book is available to purchase online at: https://www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/product/campaigning-for-edinburgh
It is also available in all good bookshops.
