Follies · Central Scotland
Little Ovir Liberton
In or near Edinburgh.
Little Ovir Liberton is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Little Ovir Liberton 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 East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Place summary
Little Ovir Liberton is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. This structure serves as an example of whimsical architecture, typical of the genre. Its distinctive design contributes to the area's historical and aesthetic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9463, -3.1916
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: n4353586327 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Ovir Liberton?
- Little Ovir Liberton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QL).
- What is Little Ovir Liberton?
- Little Ovir Liberton is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Ovir Liberton?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2QL.
- Is Little Ovir Liberton free to visit?
- Yes, Little Ovir Liberton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Ovir Liberton?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QL.