The King’s Theatre is an iconic landmark and a prized part of Edinburgh’s identity and heritage and I have such fond memories of coming to the theatre as a child.
John Swinney: “The King’s Theatre is an iconic landmark and a prized part of Edinburgh’s identity and heritage and I have such fond…”
On the recordAugust 2, 2026
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John Swinney
Scottish National Party
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Remarks on the significance of the King’s Theatre.
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