Where is Cockburn Geological Museum?

Cockburn Geological Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH9 3BG).

How do I get to Cockburn Geological Museum?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. The nearest town is Edinburgh. Drivers can use postcode EH9 3BG.

How do I get to Cockburn Geological Museum?

The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH9 3BG.

Museums · Central Scotland

Cockburn Geological Museum

In or near Edinburgh.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Cockburn Geological Museum — a museum in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Edinburgh Waverley · 3.3 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Cockburn Geological Museum is a museum located in Central Scotland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Place summary

Cockburn Geological Museum is located in central Scotland. This museum focuses on geology and features a range of exhibits that highlight the region's geological history.

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

Coordinates: 55.9240, -3.1746
District: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH9 3BG
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
Phone: 01316508536
Nearest railway station: Edinburgh Waverley — 3.3 km

Sources

osm: node/12552254532 (ODbL)
fsq: 4fbe18876b74cd1572e6691a (Apache-2.0)

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