Whether it has any plans to intervene to support the proposed relocation of the original structures of the 1738 remnants of George Watson's…

The site of the old Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in Laurieston Place is now the subject of a very large redevelopment which will regenerate the area and re-use important historic buildings which form a significant element within the townscape of the World Heritage Site. Part of the scheme of conversion and new build has necessitated the demolition of the building which contains the remnants of George Watson’s Hospital, the school designed by William Adam in 1738.
Historic Scotland, the agency of the Scottish Executive with responsibility to Scottish ministers for operational matters affecting the built heritage, is aware of, and fully supports, the proposal to salvage remnants of the school, and in the course of discussions with the planning authority, the City of Edinburgh Council, will actively encourage their appropriate re-use.