Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial
In or near Edinburgh.
Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Callum Black — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial is a memorial 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 Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the victims of the Quintinshill rail disaster, one of the worst rail accidents in British history. The memorial serves as a reminder of the tragic event and its impact on the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9674, -3.1873
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 5BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltransporttrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3203932126 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial?
- Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 5BS).
- What is Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial?
- Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 5BS.
- Is Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quintinshill Rail Disaster Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 5BS.