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Opened in 2022, the Laidlaw Music Centre is a world-class venue for music-making and creative events.
McPherson Recital Room
A unique space for music and performance
- Unmatched acoustics and flexibility for solo, chamber, choral, and orchestral music.
- State-of-the-art recording facilities, fully equipped for amplified and acoustic performances.
- The McPherson Recital Room, the world’s smallest space with a reverberation chamber, easily transforms for:
- Chamber music performances (up to 200 guests, in-the-round)
- Orchestral rehearsals
- Spoken word events
- Exhibitions and conferences
Designed for flexibility
- Rehearsal rooms double as breakout spaces for meetings and roundtables.
- Spaces adapt effortlessly to fit your project, performance, or event needs.
The only limit is your imagination.
Explore in advance
You can view some of our spaces with these 360 degree photospheres.
Testimonials
"The McPherson Recital Room is a complete gem. State of the art acoustics, generous, transparent and warm.
A delight and a privilege to play in. Inspiring and uplifting."
Pieter Wispelwey
International Concert Cellist
International Concert Cellist
"The McPherson Recital Hall is a joy — vibrant acoustics, intimate design.
It inspires a full range of dynamics and sounds. Truly a wonderful experience!"
The Takács Quartet
Clients include:
ABRSM
BBC Scotland
Children’s Classic Concerts
Dunedin Consort
Figuralchor Köln
Linn Records
Molto Piano Summer School
Oxenfoord Summer School
Penguin Random House
Pitchblend
Red Note Ensemble
Scots College, Sydney
Scottish Ensemble
Scottish Guitar Retreat
Scottish National Jazz Orchestra
Scottish Schools Orchestra Trust
StANZA
University of Wyoming
The Wallace Collection