Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sir James Young Simpson Memorial
In or near Edinburgh.
Sir James Young Simpson Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir James Young Simpson 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 Sir James Young Simpson Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the contributions of Sir James Young Simpson, a pioneering figure in anaesthesia.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9504, -3.2050
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Phone
- +44 131 229 1142
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.st-cuthberts.net
Sources
- osm: way/314600291 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir James Young Simpson Memorial?
- Sir James Young Simpson Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2EP).
- What is Sir James Young Simpson Memorial?
- Sir James Young Simpson Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir James Young Simpson Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2EP.
- Is Sir James Young Simpson Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sir James Young Simpson Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir James Young Simpson Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2EP.