usher hall » section Upper Circle » row C » seat 79

Think the pic says it all about the view from my seat. Picked up ticket from the box office, noticed it said “limited view of left side of the stage”. An understatement. Can’t remember if that was highlighted when ticket purchased - it was 2 years ago (covid!!). The Usher Hall in Edinburgh is a classy venue and the stalls, and central parts of the circles will have good views, but it also has some really lousy seating due to the semi-oval shape of the upper circle, which, as seen, severely restricts the view, added to which is the (probably legally required) safety railing. The grand circle below is a near identical shape but doesn’t have the rail other than at the bottom of staircases and then it is one level, I.E. not the double height right in my eyeline. Add to that the wooden seats have a layer of material which has all the cushioning qualities of a sheet of paper. I wouldn’t be put off going to the Usher, but only if I can get a choice of seat.