Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
James Watt Statue
In or near Currie.
James Watt Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
James Watt Statue 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.
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Official information
The Heritage team manages the archive, object, and art collections for Heriot-Watt University's campuses. Visitors can access collections focusing on the university's corporate memory and Scottish textile heritage.
Place summary
The James Watt Statue is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the contributions of James Watt, a key figure in the Industrial Revolution.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9093, -3.3200
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Phone
- +44 131 451 3218
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 1 km
- Official site
- www.hw.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1446059585 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Watt Statue?
- James Watt Statue is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 4AS).
- What is James Watt Statue?
- James Watt Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to James Watt Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 4AS.
- Is James Watt Statue free to visit?
- Yes, James Watt Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to James Watt Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 4AS.