Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Asiatic Lion
In or near Cramond.
Asiatic Lion — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Iain Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Gyle · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Asiatic Lion is a other 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 Asiatic Lion is located in central Scotland. This species, once widespread across Asia, is now critically endangered and primarily found in the Gir Forest of India. The presence of Asiatic Lions in Scotland highlights conservation efforts and species preservation initiatives.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9464, -3.2691
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH12 6UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- South Gyle — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/814725344 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Asiatic Lion?
- Asiatic Lion is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH12 6UD).
- What is Asiatic Lion?
- Asiatic Lion — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Asiatic Lion?
- The nearest railway station is South Gyle, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH12 6UD.
- Is Asiatic Lion free to visit?
- Yes, Asiatic Lion is free to enter.
- How do I get to Asiatic Lion?
- The nearest railway station is South Gyle, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH12 6UD.