The Amphitheatre

Claim Your Place in Heriot-Watt History

Nestled in the lush woodlands of our Edinburgh campus, The Amphitheatre is more than just a performance space - it's a vibrant new stage for expression, innovation, and community.

Designed with sustainability at its heart, it will host a variety of activities, from live music, theatre, film nights and spoken word, to debates, wellbeing forums, and cultural celebrations.

This outdoor activity and cultural space will meet a long-felt need by students and staff to provide a vibrant location for study, performance arts and social gatherings.

Built for the Future, Inspired by Nature

The Amphitheatre will be built using innovative, sustainable materials, including:

• Decking from reconstituted waste
• Weathered steel structure
• Reformatted plastic seating
• Tensile membrane canopy

We pledge to create a beautiful, low-carbon, low-maintenance environment that enhances student life and respects the natural woodland it inhabits.

You have a unique opportunity to be part of this landmark project by sponsoring a seat in The Amphitheatre. We invite you to engrave a seat with your name, a tribute to a loved one, or a message that lasts for generations. Whether you're a student, graduate, parent, staff member, or friend of the University, your support will shape the student experience for years to come.

• Seat Dedication: £1,000
• Your name (or dedication) engraved for the lifetime of the seat
• Invitation to the Amphitheatre launch event (+ guest), with priority access to future special events

“I feel honoured to express thanks for my own educational journey by sponsoring Seat No. 1.”

- Zhongyi Wang, MBA alumnus, China

Please see the seating map below for available remaining seats. You can zoom by clicking on the seating map. When ready, click on the 'Give today' button to be directed to our donation page.

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Every seat tells a story - make yours one of inspiration and impact. Sponsor your seat today and help us bring The Amphitheatre to life for generations to come.

We thank you for your generous contribution and look forward to welcoming you at the opening of The Amphitheatre.