Historic libraries · Central Scotland
Signet Library
Signet Library — library in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.3 km
About
Signet Library is a place of interest in central Scotland. Officially recognised as category A listed building. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Place summary
The Signet Library is located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. This category A listed building serves as a prominent legal library and is renowned for its classical architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9491, -3.1915
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Apr-Oct Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Apr-Oct Sa 09:00-17:00; Apr-Oct,Nov-Mar Su 13:00-17:00; Nov-Mar Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.thesignetlibrary.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570649 (CC0)
- commons: Signet Library.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Signet Library?
- Signet Library is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1RF).
- Is Signet Library a listed building?
- Signet Library is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Signet Library?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1RF.