Buildings A-Z List
Adam House
This is the location of the University's main examinations halls. There is also a fully equipped theatre in the basement, which can be let out for performances.
The name commemorates Adam Square, by John Adam, 1761, a terrace of houses on this site, replaced in the 1870s when Chambers Street was built.
Contact information
Opening hours: 08:00am - 06:30pm
Adam House
3 Chambers St
Edinburgh
EH1 1HR
United Kingdom
Edinburgh
EH1 1HR
United Kingdom
Getting here
Access
Wherever possible we have installed access ramps and access lifts to help mobility-impaired building users gain access to our buildings.
We have also put in place disabled evacuation lifts and emergency evacuation procedures for wheelchair users in the event of fire.
Information
| Building Number | 0005 |
|---|---|
| Listed building category | B |
| Year of build | 1954 |
| Number of floors | |
| Premises zone | Accom |
| Space Management zone | Central |
| Gross internal area | 3002 m2 |
| Energy Grade | 2.00 |
| Energy Performance Certificate |
Bookable rooms
Rooms in this building which can be booked by members of staff:
| Floor | Room |
|---|---|
| Basement | Theatre |
| Ground | Exam Hall |
| 01 | Exam Hall |
| 02 | Exam Hall |
| 03 | Exam Hall |
This article was published on Mar 1, 2011