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McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh

Name: McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Look up at McEwan Hall, the University of Edinburgh's domed ceremonial hall. Take in the grand classical interior and tiered auditorium, or admire the striking exterior if the doors are closed.

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Full description

McEwan Hall is the University of Edinburgh's ceremonial hall, topped by a distinctive dome and fitted with an ornate classical interior and a tiered, semicircular auditorium. Reviewers mostly encounter it during graduations, praising the decoration, the historic atmosphere and the sound of the pipe organ filling the space.

It is free to see from the outside at any time, while interior access depends on events and university arrangements. A short visit of around 20 minutes is enough to take in the architecture, especially if you are exploring the university buildings nearby.

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Address

Teviot Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check whether interior access is possible, as the hall is often in use for ceremonies and events
admire the dome and facade from outside at any hour
time a visit with a graduation week to hear the pipe organ.

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Reviews

We were here for a graduation. The Hall is beautifully decorated in a classical style. They have taken great care to keep its historical presence. The pipe organ sounded amazing and filled every corner of the room.

Robert Aldrich

1/5

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