Follies · Central Scotland
Henry MacKenzie
In or near Edinburgh.
Henry MacKenzie is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Henry MacKenzie is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH1.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
Greyfriars Kirk is a historic church in Edinburgh, known for its rich history spanning over 400 years. Visitors can explore the Kirk and its museum, which features information boards and self-guided tours.
Place summary
Henry MacKenzie is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. This structure is named after the Scottish author and is emblematic of the 18th-century architectural trend of building decorative structures in landscape gardens.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9471, -3.1930
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 225 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10:30am–4:30pm; Saturday 12:00pm–4:00pm (April – October); closed for general visiting on some days in August.
- Official site
- greyfriarskirk.com
Sources
- osm: n4353589168 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Henry MacKenzie?
- Henry MacKenzie is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QA).
- What is Henry MacKenzie?
- Henry MacKenzie is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Henry MacKenzie?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2QA.
- Is Henry MacKenzie free to visit?
- Yes, Henry MacKenzie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Henry MacKenzie?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QA.