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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

'Bum' the Dog Statue

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission

'Bum' the Dog Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Edinburgh Castle viewed from St Cuthbert’s Kirkyard - geograph.org.uk - 7917654

Jennifer Petrie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

'Bum' the Dog Statue is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

'Bum' the Dog Statue is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates a dog known for its loyalty and companionship. The statue serves as a tribute to the bond between humans and their canine companions.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9496, -3.2044
Postcode
EH1 2EP
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Phone
+44 131 229 1142
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley0.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 'Bum' the Dog Statue?
'Bum' the Dog Statue is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2EP).
What is 'Bum' the Dog Statue?
'Bum' the Dog Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to 'Bum' the Dog Statue?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2EP.
Is 'Bum' the Dog Statue free to visit?
Yes, 'Bum' the Dog Statue is free to enter.
How do I get to 'Bum' the Dog Statue?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2EP.