Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Prestonpans Totem Pole
In or near Whitecraig.
Prestonpans Totem Pole — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prestonpans Totem Pole 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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Place summary
The Prestonpans Totem Pole is a public art installation located in central Scotland. It features a series of carved wooden figures that reflect the area's cultural heritage. The totem pole serves as a unique landmark within the community, contributing to local artistic expression.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9577, -2.9908
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 9BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/8525099771 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prestonpans Totem Pole?
- Prestonpans Totem Pole is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 9BD).
- What is Prestonpans Totem Pole?
- Prestonpans Totem Pole — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prestonpans Totem Pole?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 9BD.
- Is Prestonpans Totem Pole free to visit?
- Yes, Prestonpans Totem Pole is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prestonpans Totem Pole?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 9BD.