Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial
In or near Ratho Station.
603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Gateway · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial is a public art located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial is a public art installation located in central Scotland. It commemorates the contributions of the 603 Squadron during the Second World War and features a Spitfire aircraft model.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9449, -3.3629
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH12 9GN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Gateway — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/4553959860 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial?
- 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH12 9GN).
- What is 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial?
- 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH12 9GN.
- Is 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to 603 'City of Edinburgh' Squadron Spitfire Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH12 9GN.