Public art & sculpture · Scottish Islands
Birsay Whalebone
Birsay Whalebone in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Birsay Whalebone is a public sculpture in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom. 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
Birsay Whalebone is a public art installation located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a striking display of whale bones, which serve as a poignant reminder of the region's maritime heritage. The installation is notable for its unique artistic interpretation of natural materials.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1383, -3.3130
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q27861712 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birsay Whalebone?
- Birsay Whalebone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LU).
- What is Birsay Whalebone?
- Birsay Whalebone in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birsay Whalebone?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LU.
- Is Birsay Whalebone free to visit?
- Yes, Birsay Whalebone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birsay Whalebone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.