Addyman Archaeology: Panmure House Restoration Lecture
In collaboration with the Edinburgh Old Town Association, Panmure House proudly presents an exclusive lecture by Tom Addyman, Partner at Addyman Archaeology.
Tom Addyman returns to Panmure House to share fascinating insights from the archaeological investigations carried out during the meticulous restoration of Panmure House. This historic building, famously the final residence of Adam Smith, underwent a remarkable transformation led by Edinburgh Business School and Heriot-Watt University.
This event uncovers the rich history of Panmure House, the story of its rescue and revival, and the captivating findings unearthed by Addyman Archaeology.
Please note invitation to this event is via Membership with the Edinburgh Old Town Association.
About Panmure House
Panmure House is the final remaining home of Adam Smith, philosopher and ‘father of modern economics.’
Originally built in 1691, the house served as Smith's residence between 1778 and 1790, during which time he completed the final editions of his master works: The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations.
Other great luminaries and thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment visited Smith regularly at the House across this period, to dine with him and engage in debate about the most pressing issues of the time.
In 2008, Heriot-Watt University undertook to rescue this historic building from dereliction. Following a 10-year, £5.6m renovation, Panmure was formally opened in November 2018.
Our mission today is to provide a world-influencing centre for social and economic debate and research, convening in the name of Adam Smith to effect positive change and forge global, future-focused networks.