Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Playfair's Monument
Playfair's Monument — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
About
Playfair's Monument is a category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB27826). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Place summary
Playfair's Monument is a memorial located in central Scotland. This structure is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9548, -3.1831
- Opening
- 10:00-15:30
- Official site
- cultureedinburgh.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570689 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Playfair's Monument?
- Playfair's Monument is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.9548°, -3.1831°.
- What are the opening hours for Playfair's Monument?
- OpenStreetMap records opening hours as: 10:00-15:30. Check the official site to confirm seasonal changes.
- Is Playfair's Monument a listed building?
- Playfair's Monument carries the heritage designation "category A listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.