Observatories · Central Scotland
Brisbane Observatory
In or near Skelmorlie.
Brisbane Observatory — a observatory in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 2.8 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Brisbane Observatory is a observatory located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Brisbane Observatory is an observatory located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its role in astronomical research and observation. The site is part of the region's scientific heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8173, -4.8610
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/637721183 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brisbane Observatory?
- Brisbane Observatory is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8SL).
- What is Brisbane Observatory?
- Brisbane Observatory — a observatory in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brisbane Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA30 8SL.
- How do I get to Brisbane Observatory?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8SL.