Independent Scottish law firm Anderson Strathern has been appointed to advise on a landmark redevelopment project at Edinburgh’s historic Royal High School on Calton Hill.
The firm will work alongside the National Centre for Music, the charity set to become the future tenant of the site, as it collaborates with the Royal High School Preservation Trust to transform Thomas Hamilton’s Category A-listed building into a world-class destination for music, education, performance and community engagement.
Drawing on its specialist expertise, Anderson Strathern will support the National Centre for Music across a range of legal and strategic areas required to deliver the ambitious project. The firm will also play a key role in helping the organisation establish itself as a significant new presence within Scotland’s cultural and musical landscape.
Dawn MacPherson, Partner at Anderson Strathern, said: “It’s a privilege to be appointed to support the National Centre for Music on such a significant project that will benefit Edinburgh culturally and economically.
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“The appointment is testament to the extensive experience of our people when it comes to redevelopment of historic buildings and the depth of resources and range of specialists we have to deliver this work. We’re looking forward to working closely with the team and helping them bring their extraordinary vision to life.”
Once complete, the National Centre for Music will provide a permanent home for music in all its forms. Plans for the site include restored performance spaces, community facilities and landscaped public gardens designed to reconnect the iconic building with the wider city.
The project forms part of a wider vision to conserve the historic structure while creating a lasting cultural legacy for Edinburgh and Scotland.
