News
As our project gains momentum, our news and updates will no doubt begin to proliferate. Here you can peruse the latest comings and goings on our progress and the people propelling it forward.
5 August 2025
Recruiting - National Centre for Music, Director of Partnerships
24 July 2025
£500,000 Grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Support Creation of the New National Centre for Music
12 June 2025
Julia Rausing Trust funding for East gardens
14 April 2025
National Centre for Music searches for a Chair and Trustees
8 April 2025
Recruiting - Finance Manager
14 January 2025
Royal High School Preservation Trust secures up to £5m in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The Royal High School Preservation Trust is announcing a significant funding package potentially worth £5m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
3 December 2024
Music Sector Consultation Roadshow
Throughout January, we are hosting a series of in-person and online events, asking people from across Scotland’s musical ecosystem what they think a new National Centre for Music could mean for them, their artists and audiences.
16 October 2024
Plans unveiled for Edinburgh city centre’s first public garden in 200 years
World renowned landscape garden designer, Tom Stuart-Smith to support The Royal High School Preservation Trust’s ambitious garden project
26 September 2024
Creative Director appointed for National Centre for Music
Former Chief Executive at Scottish Ensemble to lead creative direction for new cultural hub in Edinburgh’s former Royal High School building.
24 July 2024
Planning permission granted for Royal High School Preservation Trust
21 June 2024
New Chair appointed for the Royal High School Preservation Trust
Carol Nimmo appointed Chair of The Royal High School Preservation Trust.
7 May 2024
Royal High School Preservation Trust welcomes new board members
The Royal High School Preservation Trust (RHSPT) is welcoming six new members to its board to help drive plans for the new Royal High School on Calton Hill forward.
3 April 2024
Administrator - vacancy - now closed
31 January 2024
National Centre for Music - Manager - now closed
4 January 2024
The Royal High School Preservation Trust searches for Chair and Trustees
7 December 2023
Royal High School Preservation Trust bolsters leadership team with new senior appointments
13 March 2023
Lease Marks New Milestone for Former Royal High Restoration
7 October 2021