Historic houses · Central Scotland
James Watt Cottage
In or near Polmont.
James Watt Cottage — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kinneil Halt · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
James Watt Cottage is a historic house located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
James Watt Cottage is a historic house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its association with the inventor James Watt, who significantly advanced steam engine technology. The cottage reflects the early 19th-century architecture typical of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0068, -3.6341
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- EH51 0PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bathgate and Linlithgow
- Nearest railway station
- Kinneil Halt — 1 km
Sources
- osm: node/247259625 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Watt Cottage?
- James Watt Cottage is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH51 0PR).
- What is James Watt Cottage?
- James Watt Cottage — a historic house in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to James Watt Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Kinneil Halt, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH51 0PR.
- How do I get to James Watt Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Kinneil Halt, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH51 0PR.