The University’s McEwan Hall The McEwan Hall is the University’s central graduation hall, and has seen students graduate since the late 19th century. The McEwan Hall was presented to the University in 1897 by William McEwan, brewer and politician, at a cost of £115,000. Sir Robert Rowand Anderson was the architect. The exterior of the D-shaped hall was completed in 1894. The interior, finished in 1897, is built in Italian Renaissance style, and features mural decorations from the hand of William Palin. The central piece of art is a large painted work, known as The Temple of Fame, depicting a great number of philosophers and students. The McEwan Hall organ was built in 1897 by Robert Hope-Jones, and has been rebuilt and modified on various occasions afterwards. Another striking feature of the McEwan Hall is its large dome. On the inside of the dome is a biblical inscription: Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom, and with all thy getting, get understanding. Exalt her and she shall bring thee to honour. (Proverbs 4:7). Photography: University of Edinburgh images The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.
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The University’s McEwan HallThe McEwan Hall is
the University’s central graduation hall, and has seen students graduate since the late 19th century.
The McEwan Hall was presented to the University in 1897 by William McEwan, brewer and politician, at a cost of £115,000. Sir Robert Rowand Anderson was the architect.
The exterior of the D-shaped hall was completed in 1894. The interior, finished in 1897, is built in Italian Renaissance style, and features mural decorations from the hand of William Palin. The central piece of art is a large painted work, known as The Temple of Fame, depicting a great number of philosophers and students. The McEwan Hall organ was built in 1897 by Robert Hope-Jones, and has been rebuilt and modified on various occasions afterwards.
Another striking feature of the McEwan Hall is its large dome. On the inside of the dome is a biblical inscription: Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom, and with all thy getting, get understanding. Exalt her and she shall bring thee to honour. (Proverbs 4:7).
Photography: University of Edinburgh images
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland,
with registration number SC005336.
The new McEwan Hall
McEwan Hall is being restored to recapture its splendour, whilst transforming the ceremonial hall for the wider community to enjoy.
The new McEwan Hall will feature:
• Traditionally restored building fabric to conserve McEwan Hall for the future
• A circular amphitheatre featuring a contemporary glazed entrance pavilion
• New tree planting and soft landscaping to create more social space and improved accessibility
• A spectacular ceremonial hall for graduations and events
• New visitor and conference facilities
• Upgraded energy-efficient services
Photography: LDN Architects
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland,
with registration number SC005336.
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