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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Joe Public

In or near Edinburgh.

Free admission

Joe Public — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

City Reflections of “Joe Public” - geograph.org.uk - 8161136

Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 0.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Joe Public in central Scotland, head to the nearest railway station, Edinburgh Waverley, which is 0.4 km away. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Joe Public 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Joe Public is a venue that offers visitors a unique experience related to gin. Guests can explore the distillation process and enjoy tastings of various gin products.

From the Wikipedia article

Joe Public may refer to: Joe Public, a generic name used to denote a hypothetical "common man" in the United Kingdom, known as John Q. Public in the United States Joe Public (band), a new jack swing musical group Joe Public (album), the debut album by the new jack swing group Joe Public F.C., a football (soccer) club based in Tunapuna, Trinidad and Tobago "Joe Public", a song by The Rutles on their album Archaeology (album) Joe Public, a metahuman vigilante from DC Comics who gained his powers during comic book story arc Bloodlines

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

Coordinates
55.9517, -3.1841
Postcode
EH8 8FS
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley0.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Joe Public?
Joe Public is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 8FS).
What is Joe Public?
Joe Public — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Joe Public?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 8FS.
Is Joe Public free to visit?
Yes, Joe Public is free to enter.
How do I get to Joe Public?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 8FS.