Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Opportunity Octopus
In or near Kingswells.
Opportunity Octopus — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Opportunity Octopus is a public art located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Opportunity Octopus is a public art installation located in the Scottish Highlands. This distinctive piece contributes to the region's cultural landscape, showcasing contemporary artistic expression in a natural setting.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1389, -2.1780
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB15 8BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 4.9 km
- Official site
- www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12811339098 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Opportunity Octopus?
- Opportunity Octopus is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB15 8BJ).
- What is Opportunity Octopus?
- Opportunity Octopus — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Opportunity Octopus?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB15 8BJ.
- Is Opportunity Octopus free to visit?
- Yes, Opportunity Octopus is free to enter.
- How do I get to Opportunity Octopus?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB15 8BJ.