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Colinton Tunnel
In or near Juniper Green.
Colinton Tunnel — Public artwork (installation) by Chris Rutterford.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe · 1.1 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: 55.9097°, -3.2581°.
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Official information
Colinton Tunnel features Scotland's largest historical mural, created to celebrate the local community's industrial, social, artistic, and literary history. The mural, inspired by a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, transforms a previously neglected railway tunnel into a vibrant public art space.
Place summary
Colinton Tunnel is located in central Scotland, postcode EH13. This notable structure is part of the former railway line that runs through the area. It is recognised for its historical significance and is a key feature of the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9097, -3.2581
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Open 24/7 all year long
- Official site
- www.colintontunnel.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n27467003 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colinton Tunnel?
- Colinton Tunnel is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0JW).
- 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 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0JW.
- How do I get to Colinton Tunnel?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0JW.