St Cecilia's Hall, Concert hall and musical instrument museum in Edinburgh, Scotland.
St Cecilia's Hall contains two performance spaces and displays over 500 musical instruments spanning five centuries of musical innovation and craftsmanship.
Architect Robert Mylne designed this Category A listed building in 1763, establishing it as one of the oldest concert venues in Scotland still operating today.
The University of Edinburgh manages this dual-purpose venue, which serves as both a performance space and an educational center for musical heritage preservation.
Located at 50 Niddry Street, the facility provides wheelchair access, elevators, and accessible toilets for visitors attending concerts or exploring the instrument collection.
The building houses the University of Edinburgh's complete collection of musical instruments, featuring rare pieces that demonstrate the evolution of music technology.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1763
Architects: Robert Mylne
Operator: University of Edinburgh
Address: St. Cecilias Hall, Niddry Street, Edinburgh EH1 1NQ EH1 1LG
Website: http://stcecilias.ed.ac.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.94889,-3.18649
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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