Edinburgh Sights

City Chambers

#48 of 424 things to do in Edinburgh

#153 of 1442 things to do in Scotland

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  • Address
    • High St
  • Transport
    • 2, 23, 27, 41, 42 or 45
  • Hours
    • not open to the public

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Lonely Planet review for City Chambers

The imposing Georgian City Chambers were originally built by John Adam (brother of Robert) between 1753 and 1761 to serve as the Royal Exchange – a covered meeting place for city merchants – replacing the traditional meeting place of the Mercat Cross. However, the merchants preferred their old stamping ground in the street and the building has housed the offices of the city council since 1811. Though only four storeys high on the Royal Mile side, the building plummets 12 storeys on the northern side, overlooking Cockburn St.

 

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