Follies · Central Scotland
John Livingston's Tomb
In or near Edinburgh.
John Livingston's Tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
John Livingston's Tomb is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Edinburgh South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area EH10.
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Place summary
John Livingston's Tomb is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH10. This structure commemorates John Livingston, a notable figure in Scottish history. Its design and purpose reflect the architectural whims of the period in which it was constructed.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9344, -3.2060
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH10 4DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Haymarket — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: n443034406 (ODbL)
- commons: Livingstone Mausoleum, Greenhill - geograph.org.uk - 1325669.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Livingston's Tomb?
- John Livingston's Tomb is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH10 4DL).
- What is John Livingston's Tomb?
- John Livingston's Tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Livingston's Tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH10 4DL.
- Is John Livingston's Tomb free to visit?
- Yes, John Livingston's Tomb is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Livingston's Tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Haymarket, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH10 4DL.