St Cecilia's Hall
Music museum, concert hall in Edinburgh, Scotland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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St Cecilia's Hall is a small concert hall and museum in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate, about 168 metres (551 ft) south of the Royal Mile. The hall dates from 1763 and was the first purpose-built concert hall in Scotland. It is a Category A listed building.[1]
Established | 1763 |
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Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Coordinates | 55.94903°N 3.18649°W / 55.94903; -3.18649 |
Type | Music museum, concert hall |
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Architect | Robert Mylne |
Owner | University of Edinburgh |
Website | www |
Listed Building – Category A | |
Designated | 14 December 1970 |
Reference no. | LB27760 |
The hall belongs to the University of Edinburgh, and houses part of the university's collection of musical instruments, including the Russell Collection and the collections of Rodger Mirrey and Anne Macaulay. It is used for a classical chamber music concerts and, during summer, as a venue of the Edinburgh International Festival.[2]