ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture
Spoken Word
Talk
Historical

ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture

Roger Emmerson / Luath Press • Professional company

60 minutes•Hall
Join Roger Emmerson, author of Land of Stone and Scotland in 100 Buildings, as he invites you into his 40-year search for the Scottishness of Scottish architecture. It begins before Scotland was Scotland. Before architecture was architecture. Between the mountain and the sky. Between the land and the river. An antinomy, an antisyzygy, a parallax. Tracing a path from Celtic culture, through Scots colloquialisms, to the ideas of Kant, Thomson, Gregory Smith and Žižek: Emmerson has uncovered some answers. But the search continues...
Event Details

Thursday 20 August 2026

All performances at 10:30

60 minutes

Hall

14 Johnston Terrace

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1 performers

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Ticket Price

£10 (7)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much are tickets for ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture?

Tickets for ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture are £10 (7). You can purchase tickets through the official festival website.

Where is ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture being performed?

ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture is being performed at Hall, located at 14 Johnston Terrace. The venue is in the heart of Edinburgh's festival district.

How long is ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture?

The performance runs for approximately 60 minutes.

How do I book tickets for ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture?

You can book tickets for ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture through the official Edinburgh Festival Fringe website. Click the "Buy tickets" button on this page to be directed to the booking system.

When is ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture showing?

ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture runs from 20 August 2026 to 20 August 2026. Check the official website for specific performance times.

What is ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture about?

ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture is a Edinburgh Festival Fringe production. For the full description and latest information, please visit the event page or the official festival website.

About This Performance

ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture is a spoken word performance at Hall during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 60 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

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Venue: Hall

Hall is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

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Booking Information

Ticket Prices: From £10

Age Guidance: 14+

Content Warnings: None

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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.ScotlandsFest: In Search of Scottish Architecture represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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