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Colinton Tunnel
In or near Juniper Green.
Colinton Tunnel — Public artwork (installation) by Chris Rutterford.
Callum Black — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe · 1.2 km
- Free entry
About
Colinton Tunnel is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation) by Chris Rutterford.". Coordinates: 55.9085°, -3.2587°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Colinton Tunnel features Scotland's largest historical mural, created to celebrate the local community's industrial, social, artistic, and literary history. Originally a dark and neglected railway tunnel, it has been transformed into a vibrant and welcoming space for visitors to enjoy art and history.
Place summary
Colinton Tunnel is located in central Scotland, postcode EH13. This historic structure is notable for its extensive artwork and graffiti, created by local artists, transforming it into a vibrant community space. The tunnel is part of the former railway line and serves as a key pedestrian and cycling route.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9085, -3.2587
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Open 24/7 all year long
- Official site
- www.colintontunnel.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n27467007 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colinton Tunnel?
- Colinton Tunnel is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0JT).
- What is Colinton Tunnel?
- Colinton Tunnel — Public artwork (installation) by Chris Rutterford.
- How do I get to Colinton Tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0JT.
- How do I get to Colinton Tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0JT.