Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Colinton Timeline Railings
In or near Juniper Green.
Colinton Timeline Railings — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Graeme Yuill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Colinton Timeline Railings 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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Official information
The Colinton Timeline Railings is a poetry trail inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson, featuring an archway, plaques, and a statue. It guides visitors from the top of Colinton to the Dell, showcasing verses and illustrations from Stevenson's work along the way.
Place summary
Colinton Timeline Railings are a public art installation located in central Scotland. These railings feature a timeline that highlights significant historical events related to the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9072, -3.2561
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.colinton-conservation.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5405354930 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colinton Timeline Railings?
- Colinton Timeline Railings is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0LF).
- What is Colinton Timeline Railings?
- Colinton Timeline Railings — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colinton Timeline Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0LF.
- Is Colinton Timeline Railings free to visit?
- Yes, Colinton Timeline Railings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colinton Timeline Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0LF.