Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Men of the Clyde
In or near Kilcreggan.
Men of the Clyde in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenock Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Men of the Clyde is a public sculpture in Scotland Central, United Kingdom, dating from 1975. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Official information
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Place summary
Men of the Clyde is a public art installation located in central Scotland, established in 1975. This piece commemorates the shipbuilding heritage of the Clyde and stands as a significant tribute to the region's industrial past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9475, -4.7570
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA15 1LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Phone
- 07789 923449
- Established
- 1975
- Nearest railway station
- Greenock Central — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Last Sunday of the month 12pm–4pm
- Official site
- sfbheritagetrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q135034045 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Men of the Clyde?
- Men of the Clyde is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PA15 1LY).
- What is Men of the Clyde?
- Men of the Clyde in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Men of the Clyde?
- The nearest railway station is Greenock Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA15 1LY.
- When was Men of the Clyde built?
- Built or established in 1975.
- Is Men of the Clyde free to visit?
- Yes, Men of the Clyde is free to enter.
- How do I get to Men of the Clyde?
- The nearest railway station is Greenock Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA15 1LY.