Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Oor Tom
In or near Edinburgh.
Oor Tom — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
kim traynor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Oor Tom 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
Oor Tom is a charity focused on supporting children and families in Edinburgh, particularly those facing health challenges. The organization provides funding for life-changing equipment, training, and research to improve the lives of young patients and their families.
Place summary
Oor Tom is a public art installation located in central Scotland. It is notable for its representation of a well-known Scottish character, reflecting local culture and heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9500, -3.1890
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.2 km
- Official site
- echcharity.org
Sources
- osm: node/13790134996 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oor Tom?
- Oor Tom is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1PE).
- What is Oor Tom?
- Oor Tom — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oor Tom?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1PE.
- Is Oor Tom free to visit?
- Yes, Oor Tom is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oor Tom?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1PE.