Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Cactus Sculptures
In or near Danderhall.
Cactus Sculptures — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cactus Sculptures is a public art located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cactus Sculptures are a public art installation located in central Scotland. The sculptures are notable for their distinctive design and contribute to the region's artistic landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8957, -3.1319
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH17 8DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/9344945290 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cactus Sculptures?
- Cactus Sculptures is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH17 8DB).
- What is Cactus Sculptures?
- Cactus Sculptures — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cactus Sculptures?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH17 8DB.
- Is Cactus Sculptures free to visit?
- Yes, Cactus Sculptures is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cactus Sculptures?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH17 8DB.