Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
McEwan Lantern Pillar
In or near Edinburgh.
McEwan Lantern Pillar — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
McEwan Lantern Pillar 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 McEwan Lantern Pillar is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates significant historical events and figures. This structure is notable for its distinctive lantern design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9453, -3.1883
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5110780767 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is McEwan Lantern Pillar?
- McEwan Lantern Pillar is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 9AD).
- What is McEwan Lantern Pillar?
- McEwan Lantern Pillar — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to McEwan Lantern Pillar?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 9AD.
- Is McEwan Lantern Pillar free to visit?
- Yes, McEwan Lantern Pillar is free to enter.
- How do I get to McEwan Lantern Pillar?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 9AD.