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Birsay Whalebone

Birsay Whalebone in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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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

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Where is Birsay Whalebone?
Birsay Whalebone is in Scottish Highlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.1383°, -3.3130°.