Awakening Edinburgh’s Architectural Masterpiece

The Royal High School Preservation Trust has begun work to conserve Thomas Hamilton’s architectural masterpiece and create a new cultural legacy for Edinburgh and for Scotland by reviving the building as a National Centre for Music.
Calton Hill
“ If there are reasons for people to feel proud of Scotland – 
and there certainly are – then these reasons are to be found here. ”
Alexander McCall Smith

A new life for 
an architectural masterpiece

Creating a National Centre for Music on Calton Hill is a golden opportunity to reinvigorate an architectural gem and further enhance Scotland’s musical reputation.

South Terrace Entrance Architects impression of South entrance

A National 
Centre for Music

The National Centre for Music

This ambitious project will provide a catalyst to strengthen the bonds between Scotland’s music communities and provide a resource for the people of Edinburgh and Scotland to come together to experience music in all its forms.

The Gardens

The grounds that sweep around the building’s facades will be transformed by celebrated landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith into calming gardens, accessible to all.

The Gardens
East Garden view

Please consider making an online donation below or contacting us at info@rhspt.org to discuss how you can contribute further to this transformative project. 

Together, we can create something truly exceptional.

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Main Hall Architects impression of Main Hall

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