Top⇞

175th Anniversary Celebrations

Posted on by rorydunlop
Colour image of the 175th Anniversary Logo for the School of Divinity with the words

In 2021, we celebrated the 175th anniversary of the day when Dr Thomas Chalmers laid the foundation stone of New College on the Mound: 3 June 1846.

The year featured a variety of different news and events all throughout 2021. From lectures, to conferences, websites, virtual events and much more, there was something for everyone to take part in!

Read more about the laying of the foundation stone

Related articles

  • Colour photo of the New College sign hanging outside New College behind a light
    New College Jubilee     The General Assembly set the Jubilee celebrations for 1900, rather than 1896, so that they could coincide with the extension of New College.
  • Black and white photo of the laying of the foundation stone at New College in 1846
    Laying of the Foundation Stone     Rev Thomas Chalmers laid the foundation stone for New College on 3rd June 1846.
  • Black and white photo of New College from Princes Street Gardens in 1946
    Centenary     New College celebrated its 100th Anniversary (Centenary) on the 3rd June 1946.