Other places · Central Scotland
Earl Haig
In or near Edinburgh.
Earl Haig — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.8 km
About
Earl Haig is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 55.9489°, -3.2017°.
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Place summary
Earl Haig is located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. It is notable for its association with the military and is named after Field Marshal Douglas Haig, a prominent figure during World War I.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9489, -3.2017
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Apr-Sep: Mo-Su 09:45-17:45; Oct-Mar: Mo-Su 09:45-16:45
- Official site
- www.nms.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: n4437637818 (ODbL)
- commons: Earl Haig statue, Edinburgh Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earl Haig?
- Earl Haig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NG).
- What is Earl Haig?
- Earl Haig — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Earl Haig?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NG.
- How do I get to Earl Haig?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NG.