Situated
in West Princes Street Gardens The Ross Bandstand is an open-air theatre
wih situated under the majestic Edinburgh Castle which provides a magnificent
backdrop.
First built in 1877 and gifted to the city by William Henry Ross Chairman
of the Distillers Company Ltd.
The
Bandstand and terraced area were developed in 1935 and has since played
host to many rock, pop and brass bands, plays, orchestras and classical
concerts over the years.
It is now in need of redevelopment and plans are underway to create
a new theatre in its place. Proposed designs have included a Leaf Shaped
or Shell shaped canopy and a Grassy Knoll.
