Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Big Heids
In or near Glenmavis.
Big Heids in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Karen Vernon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holytown · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Big Heids is a public sculpture in Scotland Central, United Kingdom, dating from 1999. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
Big Heids is a public art installation located in central Scotland, established in 1999. This distinctive artwork features oversized heads that reflect the region's cultural identity and artistic expression.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8346, -3.9730
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML1 4YT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Airdrie and Shotts
- Established
- 1999
- Nearest railway station
- Holytown — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q81533503 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Big Heids?
- Big Heids is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML1 4YT).
- What is Big Heids?
- Big Heids in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Big Heids?
- The nearest railway station is Holytown, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML1 4YT.
- When was Big Heids built?
- Built or established in 1999.
- Is Big Heids free to visit?
- Yes, Big Heids is free to enter.
- How do I get to Big Heids?
- The nearest railway station is Holytown, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML1 4YT.