Open-air theatres · Central Scotland
Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre
In or near Edinburgh.
Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre — a open-air theatre in scotland central.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 1.0 km
About
Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre is a open-air theatre located in scotland central. A British open-air theatre presenting summer-season productions in a garden, park, ruin or natural amphitheatre setting. lecture theatre and events venue in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Place summary
The Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre is an open-air theatre located in central Scotland, established in 1970. It is owned by the University of Edinburgh. The venue is designed for lectures and performances, providing a unique outdoor setting for educational and cultural events.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9429, -3.1882
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 9LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Established
- 1970
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17803246 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre?
- Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 9LH).
- What is Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre?
- Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre — a open-air theatre in scotland central.
- How do I get to Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 9LH.
- When was Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1970.
- Who owns Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre?
- Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre is owned by University of Edinburgh.
- How do I get to Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 9LH.