Theatres · Central Scotland
Old College Quad
In or near Edinburgh.
Old College Quad is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
Lorraine Wheale — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Old College Quad is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Coordinates: 55.9474°, -3.1873°.
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Official information
Old College Quad is part of the University of Edinburgh and features the Talbot Rice Gallery, which hosts various exhibitions and events. Visitors can explore the gallery and enjoy the artistic displays throughout the year.
Place summary
Old College Quad is a historic theatre located in central Scotland, postcode EH8. It features notable architecture and serves as a significant part of the University of Edinburgh's campus. The quad is recognised for its academic heritage and is a focal point for university events.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9474, -3.1873
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 9YL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 650 2210
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.trg.ed.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: n12858028462 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old College Quad?
- Old College Quad is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 9YL).
- What is Old College Quad?
- Old College Quad is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old College Quad?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 9YL.
- Is Old College Quad free to visit?
- Yes, Old College Quad is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old College Quad?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 9YL.