Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Royal Scots Greys Memorial
In or near Edinburgh.
Royal Scots Greys Memorial in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
John Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Royal Scots Greys Memorial is a public sculpture in Scotland Central, United Kingdom, dating from 1906. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
The Royal Scots Greys Memorial is a public art installation located in central Scotland, established in 1906. It commemorates the Royal Scots Greys, a distinguished cavalry regiment known for their service. The memorial serves as a tribute to their history and contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9514, -3.1994
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH2 3AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Established
- 1906
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.margarettait100.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17813285 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Scots Greys Memorial?
- Royal Scots Greys Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH2 3AB).
- What is Royal Scots Greys Memorial?
- Royal Scots Greys Memorial in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Scots Greys Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH2 3AB.
- When was Royal Scots Greys Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1906.
- Is Royal Scots Greys Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Scots Greys Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Scots Greys Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH2 3AB.