Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Phoebe Traquair Railings
In or near Juniper Green.
Phoebe Traquair Railings — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Graeme Yuill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Phoebe Traquair Railings 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
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Official information
The Colinton Tunnel features Scotland's largest historical mural, created to celebrate the local community's industrial, social, artistic, and literary history. Originally a disused railway tunnel, it has been transformed into a vibrant public space that showcases art inspired by a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Place summary
Phoebe Traquair Railings are a notable example of public art located in central Scotland. Created by artist Phoebe Traquair, these railings are distinguished by their intricate design and craftsmanship. They contribute to the cultural landscape of the area, reflecting the artistic heritage of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9072, -3.2590
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Open 24/7 all year long
- Official site
- www.colintontunnel.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9796424406 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Phoebe Traquair Railings?
- Phoebe Traquair Railings is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0JX).
- What is Phoebe Traquair Railings?
- Phoebe Traquair Railings — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Phoebe Traquair Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0JX.
- Is Phoebe Traquair Railings free to visit?
- Yes, Phoebe Traquair Railings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Phoebe Traquair Railings?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0JX.