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Albert Halls

The Albert Halls are a concert and conference venue [1] on Dumbarton Road, in Stirling, Scotland.

The building was designed by William Simpson in 1881 [2] and opened in October 1883. [3] It was designated as a Category B Listed Building in 1978. [4]

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References

  1. "Arts - music, comedy and theatre". Stirling Council. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  2. "Basic Site Details: Albert Hall". Dictionary of Scottish Architects. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  3. Mair, Craig (1990). Stirling: The Royal Burgh. John Donald Publishers. p. 237. ISBN   0859764206.
  4. "Albert Hall, 24 Dumbarton Road". Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved 4 April 2020.

Coordinates: 56°07′05″N3°56′31″W / 56.11816°N 3.94193°W / 56.11816; -3.94193