Concrete Dreams: The Rise & Fall of Cumbernauld Town Centre

Join the award-winning artists of Recollective as they present and launch their new book Concrete Dreams: The Rise & Fall of Cumbernauld Town Centre. With words from Alison Irvine, photography from Chris Leslie and illustrations by Mitch Miller the book captures the complex legacy of this distinctive – and controversial – fixture of Scotland’s built environment.

Based on extensive interviews with local people, Concrete Dreams is an in-depth exploration of the social history of Cumbernauld Town Centre and a discussion on what might come next. The session will consist of a presentation of work and research by the Recollective artists and will be followed by a Q&A and book sales.

This event is supported by Book Week Scotland 2024 event funding.