A formal 125-year lease agreement has begun between Edinburgh Council and the Royal High School Preservation Trust. Work will now begin on turning the historic structures and new additions into a home for St Mary’s Music School and a public performance venue.
RHSPT chair Willie Gray Muir said, ‘As we prepare to move ahead into the redevelopment phase, we look forward to collaborating closely with the local community as we keep them up-to-date on progress.’ Work is expected to finish in 2026.
Plans entail restoration of the listed buildings and creation of a world-class centre for music, including the music school, performance and public spaces.
They also promise close cooperation with the future Dunard Centre concert hall on St Andrew Sq. Find out more here.
