Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
A Stone for the Whales
In or near Currie.
A Stone for the Whales — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
A Stone for the Whales 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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Official information
The Museum and Archive at Heriot-Watt University manages a diverse collection of objects and art across its campuses, focusing on preserving the university's heritage. Visitors can explore the Textile Collection at the Scottish Borders Campus, which is renowned for its research on Scottish textile heritage.
Place summary
A Stone for the Whales is a public art installation located in central Scotland. This piece serves as a tribute to the region's maritime heritage and highlights the relationship between humans and whales.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9106, -3.3191
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Phone
- +44 (0) 131 451 3218
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.hw.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7784276634 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is A Stone for the Whales?
- A Stone for the Whales is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 4AS).
- What is A Stone for the Whales?
- A Stone for the Whales — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to A Stone for the Whales?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 4AS.
- Is A Stone for the Whales free to visit?
- Yes, A Stone for the Whales is free to enter.
- How do I get to A Stone for the Whales?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 4AS.