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Observatories · Central Scotland

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh — a observatory in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

36-inch reflecting telescope, Royal Observatory Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 4807184

Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is a observatory 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 Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, is an observatory located in central Scotland, postcode EH9. It is known for its significant contributions to astronomy and is a prominent site for both public engagement and scientific research.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9229, -3.1881
Postcode
EH9 3HJ
Official site
www.roe.ac.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Royal Observatory, Edinburgh?
Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.9229°, -3.1881°.
Is Royal Observatory, Edinburgh wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is tagged in OpenStreetMap as wheelchair-accessible.