Edinburgh Castle is a 900-year work in progress.

From St Margaret’s Chapel in the 1130s to the iconic Gatehouse in the 1880s.

Let’s continue the story with a new addition: a stone amphitheatre on the Esplanade.

Concept to move discussion forward – not a formal design proposal.

Since the 1950s, a temporary grandstand has been constructed for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Assembly begins in May and dismantling ends in October.

For almost half the year, the entrance to Scotland’s most famous landmark is a construction site.

During this time, access to the Esplanade is restricted, views of the city skyline are obstructed, and the industrial scaffolding is an eyesore.

It shouldn’t have to be this way.

A stone amphitheatre would respect the heritage of the site far better than the temporary grandstand.

Beyond aesthetics, there would be multiple benefits:

• A public asset with year-round potential

• Walkways with unobstructed views of the city

• Multi-purpose facilities below the seats

• An end to the yearly waste

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