Best Classical Music Venues in Edinburgh

For details of current performances, see The List or Sat's Scotsman newspaper. Classical music played by one of the national orchestras can often be heard at the main civic concert hall,

The Usher Hall, Lothian Rd and Grindlay St, Tel: 2281155. Smaller classical ensembles, as well as jazz, blues, folk, rock and pop groups, can be heard at Queen's Hall, 89 Clerk St, Tel: 6682019. Less frequent performances are also staged at

Reid Concert Hall, Bristo Sq, Tel: 6504367, and the wonderful 18th century St Cecilia's Hall, Cowgate and Niddry St, Tel: 6502805.

Queens Hall Clerk Street, South Edinburgh This vibrant venue attracts a large number of performers from a mix of genres. It hosts a variety of performances from jazz, folk and rock gigs. Meanwhile the programs staged by the Scottish Ensemble and the Paragon Ensemble are worth a look. Box Office: Mon-Sat 1000-1730. Web:http//www.queenshalledinburgh.co.uk