Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Crocodiles
In or near Freuchie.
Crocodiles — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Markinch · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Crocodiles public art installation in Fife, you can take the train to Markinch station, which is 2.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is KY7 6RT, and entry is free.
About
Crocodiles 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.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Crocodiles is the debut album by the English post-punk band Echo & the Bunnymen. It was released on 18 July 1980 in the United Kingdom and on 17 December 1980 in the United States. The album reached number 17 on the UK Albums Chart. "Pictures on My Wall" and "Rescue" had previously been released as singles. Recorded at Eden Studios in London and at Rockfield Studios near Monmouth, Crocodiles was produced by Bill Drummond and David Balfe, while Ian Broudie had already produced the single "Rescue". The album received favourable reviews from the music press, receiving four out of five stars by both Rolling Stone and Blender magazines.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Echo & the Bunnymen formed in 1978 and originally consisted of Ian McCulloch (vocals and rhythm guitar), Will Sergeant (lead guitar), Les Pattinson (bass) and a drum machine. They released their debut single, "The Pictures on My Wall", in May 1979 on the independent label Zoo Records. The band then signed with WEA subsidiary label Korova and were persuaded to employ a drummer. Pete de Freitas subsequently joined the band, and in early 1980 they recorded their second single, "Rescue". The single was recorded at Eden Studios in London and produced by fellow Liverpudlian and ex-member of Big in Japan Ian Broudie. A British tour followed in June 1980 before the band went to Rockfield Studios to…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.2091, -3.1722
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY7 6RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glenrothes and Mid Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Markinch — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/3844208610 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Crocodiles (album) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crocodiles?
- Crocodiles is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY7 6RT).
- What is Crocodiles?
- Crocodiles — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crocodiles?
- The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY7 6RT.
- Is Crocodiles free to visit?
- Yes, Crocodiles is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crocodiles?
- The nearest railway station is Markinch, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY7 6RT.