McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh edinburgh

I have a sweet memory of McEwan Hall. I was a graduate student at the University of Edinburgh during 2006-09. I loved the Christmas season there, especially the carols at this Hall. The music that echoes in this Hall is a delight to the ears. Once, I was late by a minute and the doors were closed as the hall was full already. Just like me, a few other students arrived and greatly dissappointed to see the closed doors. We waited for some time unsure what to do. We wanted some magic to happen to see the doors open. It was dark, wet and cold. Yet we waited patiently. Eventually, standing outside the door, two girls started to sing a Carol. Slowly, the entire gathering of about 100 students and others joined and sang the carols for an hour or so, forgetting the chillness. It was a moment of happiness when I felt connected with fellow beings though unknown. After an hour of singing, we cheered and rushed to Chaplaincy to relish the mince pies. Since then, Christmas carols always remind me of McEwan Hall.

Such a magnificent hall!

Beautiful building, inside and out. It always makes my day to pass by the square and see it, it's one of the most beautiful buildings on campus, together with the Student Union. There are always a lot of activities going on. I once went there for a career fair, and I could tell there was a lot of space.

Graduating in McEwan Hall in 2017 was the most surreal experience. As impressive as the building is on the outside, its 15 beautifully painted mural panels on the inside are the ones truly standing out from this whole architectural masterpiece.

Such a beautiful interior which has been very well restored. The new glass entrance somewhat spoils the exterior view.

Fantastick. The graduation was realy memorable.

It was used for international checkin . The place is built underground but looks really nice.

It’s a nice place to visit with friends.

exciting! but unfortunatly，I could not have a honors day due to the novel coronavirus

Great focal point for graduations the Fringe.