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About George Square
The Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre is a category B listed performing arts and lecture theatre located in the historic George Square in Edinburgh. Primarily operated as a lecture theatre for the University of Edinburgh, it is also used for general theatre performances, as well as being a designated Edinburgh Fringe Festival venue.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Edinburgh WaverleyTrain station920 m · 15 min walk
- Princes StreetTram stop1.1 km · 17 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram stop1.2 km · 20 min walk
- Edinburgh Bus StationBus station1.3 km · 21 min walk
- Picardy PlaceTram stop1.4 km · 24 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Blackfriars StreetMulti-storey car park650 m · 11 min walk
- Holyrood RoadMulti-storey car park · 297 spaces740 m · 12 min walk
- St Leonard'sCar park740 m · 12 min walk
- New Street Car Park (for Waverley Station)Car park920 m · 15 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near George Square
Check prices ↗- Residence InnHotel250 m · 4 min walk
- Hotel du VinHotel270 m · 4 min walk
- KM CentralHotel400 m · 6 min walk
- Museum ApartmentsApartments420 m · 7 min walk
- Ten Hill PlaceHotel440 m · 7 min walk
- No. 1 ApartmentsApartments470 m · 8 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near George Square
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Brewbox CoffeeCafé · coffee shop90 m · 2 min walk
- The Chocolate BoxCafé · coffee shop100 m · 2 min walk
- Bambi'sCafé · coffee shop100 m · 2 min walk
- Library CaféCafé · coffee shop110 m · 2 min walk
- Gallery CaféCafé120 m · 2 min walk
- 40 George Square CaféCafé120 m · 2 min walk
- Exchange CaféCafé130 m · 2 min walk
- Union SocialBar130 m · 2 min walk
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George Square: FAQs
What's on at George Square?
George Square has 345 upcoming events. Next up: Glasgow Audio Tour: An Odyssey Through History and Culture on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
Where is George Square?
George Square is located at George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD.
How big is George Square?
George Square has a capacity of around 481.
What is the nearest station to George Square?
The nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley (Train station), about 920 m from George Square.
Which hotels are closest to George Square?
The closest places to stay are Residence Inn (250 m), Hotel du Vin (270 m), and KM Central (400 m).
Where can I park near George Square?
Public car parks near George Square include Blackfriars Street (650 m), Holyrood Road (740 m), and St Leonard's (740 m).
When did George Square open?
George Square opened in 1970.