Museums · Central Scotland
Cockburn Geological Museum
In or near Edinburgh.
Cockburn Geological Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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
About
Cockburn Geological Museum is a museum 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
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
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.ed.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12552254532 (ODbL)
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David Brewster Statue
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockburn Geological Museum?
- Cockburn Geological Museum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH9 3BG).
- What is Cockburn Geological Museum?
- Cockburn Geological Museum — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cockburn Geological Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 3.3 km away. 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.