The Old Edinburgh Club has appointed Steven Robb to be their new president.
Mr Robb has been a club member for a number of years and is an expert on buildings in Edinburgh.
He is a chartered town planner who studied building surveying before taking a masters degree in European Urban Conservation. After working in historic building conservation for almost thirty years, he now works for Historic Environment Scotland. He spent a decade in London working for English Heritage,
Mr Robb says he is particularly interested in Edinburgh’s built heritage. He has written on Edinburgh’s early council housing, from the late 19th century to 1945. He helped us produce this in-depth article here about the century of council housing in Edinburgh’s Northfield.
He also has interests in genealogy and in the later stages of the Jacobite movements in both England and Scotland.
Steven said: “I am honoured and privileged to have been selected to serve as president of the Old Edinburgh Club.
“The OEC holds a special place in the heart of Edinburgh, and I look forward to building on the club’s legacy of celebrating the city’s history and sharing its past with our members.
“The Old Edinburgh Club would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to Edward Duvall for his leadership and dedication during his presidency. Under his guidance, the club has been revitalised, and I am determined to continue this momentum.”
https://oldedinburghclub.org.uk
he Old Edinburgh Club is Edinburgh’s local history society. It is concerned with all aspects of the city’s history and development. For over one hundred years, it has encouraged interest through lectures, visits, and projects. It publishes The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club, renowned as an authoritative source for residents and researchers alike. Membership is open to all, whether living in Edinburgh or further afield.
