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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

James Lorimer

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

James Lorimer — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Old College Quadrangle, North Side, Edinburgh University (6856867884)

dun_deagh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the James Lorimer memorial in central Scotland, you can take a train to Edinburgh Waverley station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for your sat-nav is EH8 9YL.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

James Lorimer is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2020

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

James Lorimer is part of the Talbot Rice Gallery at the University of Edinburgh, showcasing contemporary art exhibitions. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and engage with the artistic community through events and volunteer opportunities.

From the Wikipedia article

James Lorimer may refer to: James Lorimer (Australian politician) (1831–1889) James Lorimer (South African politician) (born 1962) James Lorimer (advocate) (1818–1890), Scottish advocate and professor of public law James Gibson Lorimer (1923–2012), lawyer and political figure in British Columbia James J. Lorimer (1926–2022), American attorney and Arnold Festival co-founder James Lorimer (publisher), Canadian author and book publisher

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.9476, -3.1872
Postcode
EH8 9YL
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Phone
+44 131 650 2210
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley0.5 km
Opening
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00
Official site
www.trg.ed.ac.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is James Lorimer?
James Lorimer is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 9YL).
What is James Lorimer?
James Lorimer — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to James Lorimer?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 9YL.
Is James Lorimer free to visit?
Yes, James Lorimer is free to enter.
How do I get to James Lorimer?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 9YL.