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£5 million boost for Edinburgh's stunning National Centre for Music

Lottery Heritage Fund award takes old Royal High School close to starting new life in summer 2027

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David Forsyth
Jan 14, 2025
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Chair Carol Nimmo “wonderful news”: Pic courtesy RHSPT

One of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings has attracted up to £5 million of National Lottery Heritage Fund backing – after lying empty for more than 50 years. Today’s announcement brings the rebirth of the former Royal High School as the National Centre for Music much closer.

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