Cathedrals · Central Scotland
Heart of Midlothian
In or near Edinburgh.
Heart of Midlothian — Public artwork (mosaic).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Heart of Midlothian, the nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is EH1 1PW.
About
Heart of Midlothian is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (mosaic).". Coordinates: 55.9496°, -3.1915°.
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360° viewimagery from 2015
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Summary from the official site
St Giles’ Cathedral, established in 1124, is a historic church in Edinburgh that has been a site of worship for over 900 years. It serves as a spiritual home for worshippers and a place for visitors to reflect on its rich history, art, and music.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Heart of Midlothian is a heart-shaped mosaic, formed of coloured granite setts, located outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. It marks the site of the entrance to Edinburgh's Old Tolbooth, which was demolished in 1817. Sir Walter Scott would immortalise the Tolbooth in his 1818 novel The Heart of Midlothian, which centres on a girl who is wrongfully imprisoned there. The mosaic has marked the former Tolbooth's location since 1860. Locals will often spit upon the heart, an action which is said to bring good luck; although it may have originated as a sign of disdain for the executions that took place in the Tolbooth. The Edinburgh football club Heart of Midlothian F.C. takes its name and crest from the mosaic.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9496, -3.1915
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Apr-Oct Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Apr-Oct Sa 09:00-17:00; Apr-Oct,Nov-Mar Su 13:00-17:00; Nov-Mar Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.stgilescathedral.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n529443421 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Heart of Midlothian (Royal Mile) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Heart of midlothian - royal mile.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heart of Midlothian?
- Heart of Midlothian is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1PW).
- What is Heart of Midlothian?
- Heart of Midlothian — Public artwork (mosaic).
- How do I get to Heart of Midlothian?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1PW.
- Is Heart of Midlothian free to visit?
- Yes, Heart of Midlothian is free to enter.
- How do I get to Heart of Midlothian?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1PW.