Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Nocturne (A Moon Landing)
In or near Kirknewton.
Nocturne (A Moon Landing) — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nocturne (A Moon Landing) is a public art 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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Official information
The Beehives installation features five traditional WBC beehives that house a colony of honeybees, inscribed with poetic text. It is situated in the scenic landscape of Jupiter Artland, complementing other artworks by Ian Hamilton Finlay and highlighting the relationship between nature and art.
From the Wikipedia article
Cornelia Ann Parker (born 14 July 1956) is an English visual artist, best known for her sculpture and installation art.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.9066, -3.4209
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH27 8BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.jupiterartland.org
Sources
- osm: node/12755579167 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Nocturne: A Moon Landing (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nocturne (A Moon Landing)?
- Nocturne (A Moon Landing) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH27 8BB).
- What is Nocturne (A Moon Landing)?
- Nocturne (A Moon Landing) — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nocturne (A Moon Landing)?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH27 8BB.
- Is Nocturne (A Moon Landing) free to visit?
- Yes, Nocturne (A Moon Landing) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nocturne (A Moon Landing)?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH27 8BB.