Promoting and preserving the organ in the Caird Hall, Dundee

The outstanding 3-manual and pedal organ in the Caird Hall, Dundee was installed by Harrison & Harrison of Durham in 1923 to the design of Alfred Hollins, the famous blind organist of St George’s Church in Edinburgh.

The instrument has been acclaimed as one of the world’s outstanding concert hall organs. It fits perfectly with the scale of the hall itself, designed by the city architect James Thomson and renowned for its marvellous acoustics. The organ was restored by its original builders in 1991–2, and it holds a Grade 1 Historic Organ Listing from the British Institute of Organ Studies (BIOS). It is one of the city’s cultural jewels, but many have never heard its magnificent sound. The Friends of the Caird Hall Organ aim to increase the instrument’s profile and to provide financial support that will secure its long-term future.

Latest News and Events

Check here regularly for updates about our activities. Most of our events are open to the public, and you can see information about them here too.

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Upcoming Events

Come and Sing with Gordon Stewart

Come and Sing with Gordon Stewart

30 Sep 2023 12:30pm - 8:00pm

Our Come and Sing returns as part of the Caird Hall centenary celebrations, this time directed by FOCHO's honorary President, Gordon Stewart. This fun...

Caird Hall centenary concert: Scott Brothers Duo

Caird Hall centenary concert: Scott Brothers Duo

22 Oct 2023 2:30pm - 4:00pm

The magnificent Scott Brothers Duo return to the Caird Hall with a programme of duos for piano and organ, demonstrating the full range of sounds and colours...

Silent movie night: Flying Scotsman

Silent movie night: Flying Scotsman

10 Nov 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Donald MacKenzie, virtuoso organist of the Odeon cinema, Leicester Square, returns to Dundee for our ever-popular silent movie night. Our programme...