The City Chambers started as a place to serve merchants in the Royal Exchange when it was built in 1761. By 1811, the town council had moved into the building, and council meetings have been held here since that time. It was designed by John Adam and took eight years to build. Behind the grand arched colonnade there is a courtyard with a proud statue of Alexander and Bucephalus by Sir John Steell. It's an impressive building and it is now used for conferences and weddings, as well as various other events. The grand building is every bit as impressive on the inside with Edwardian wood paneled chambers and spectacular views over the New Town.