Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh
In or near Edinburgh.
Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh 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 Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh is a memorial located in central Scotland. It marks the location where the final public execution took place, serving as a historical reference point for discussions on justice and punishment in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9494, -3.1924
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.nts.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6150518249 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh?
- Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2NT).
- What is Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh?
- Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2NT.
- Is Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh free to visit?
- Yes, Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Site of the Last Public Execution in Edinburgh?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2NT.