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Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh Live
National
James Delaney

Edinburgh Royal High School to become Hidden Door host with striking bar terrace

Edinburgh’s abandoned former Royal High school is set to be transformed into the temporary home of the Hidden Door festival during a ten-day celebration of art, culture and music.

The striking Calton Hill building with its imposing neo-Grecian columns has lain dormant since the institution closed in the 1960s but will now host live theatre in the round performances in its historic debating chamber amongst a host of other events across the showcase in June.

An outdoor stage will also allow for productions to take place against the stunning backdrop of Arthur’s Seat, while a bar on the front terrace will give festival goers the opportunity to enjoy a drink with a scenic view of the Capital cityscape.

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