Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Thomson
In or near Edinburgh.
John Thomson — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Drkirstyross — CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
John Thomson 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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Place summary
The John Thomson memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the life and contributions of the notable figure John Thomson. The memorial serves as a historical marker in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9465, -3.1892
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44300 123 6789
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Jan 01 12:00-17:00; Dec 25 off; Dec 26 12:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.nms.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9522904011 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Thomson?
- John Thomson is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1JF).
- What is John Thomson?
- John Thomson — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Thomson?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1JF.
- Is John Thomson free to visit?
- Yes, John Thomson is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Thomson?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1JF.