Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
JK Rowling’s Handprints
In or near Edinburgh.
JK Rowling’s Handprints — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
JK Rowling’s Handprints is a public art 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
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Place summary
JK Rowling’s Handprints are a public art installation located in central Scotland. This piece commemorates the acclaimed author and celebrates her contributions to literature. The handprints serve as a notable cultural landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9500, -3.1904
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 09:00-17:45
- Official site
- www.realmarykingsclose.com
Sources
- osm: node/13681907516 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is JK Rowling’s Handprints?
- JK Rowling’s Handprints is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1PG).
- What is JK Rowling’s Handprints?
- JK Rowling’s Handprints — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to JK Rowling’s Handprints?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1PG.
- Is JK Rowling’s Handprints free to visit?
- Yes, JK Rowling’s Handprints is free to enter.
- How do I get to JK Rowling’s Handprints?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1PG.