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University of Edinburgh: Old College

Edinburgh

In Person

Old College sits at the heart of the University of Edinburgh. Work on Robert Adam's original design began in 1789 and was completed by William Henry Playfair who created the magnificent Playfair Library. The dome, added in 1887, bears a 6ft foot high gilded bronze statue of a youth bearing the torch of knowledge and is affectionately nicknamed the Golden Boy. Meeting rooms and the main staircase contain fine paintings, including a dozen by Raeburn.

Facilities

Key Information

Old College will be open for a self-guided tour that will include the Raeburn Room and the magnificent Playfair Library.

The Playfair Library will host a variety of University of Edinburgh staff and students who are keen to engage with visitors – please come and say hello!

Where to find us

Address
  • The University of Edinburgh
  • South Bridge
  • Edinburgh
  • EH8 9YL
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Programmes this building took part in:

2023