Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Sundial Plinth
In or near Currie.
Sundial Plinth — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Chris Eilbeck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sundial Plinth is a public art located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
The Museum and Archive at Heriot-Watt University manages a diverse collection of objects and art across its campuses. It focuses on preserving the university's heritage and offers public access to its collections, including a notable Textile Collection at the Scottish Borders Campus.
Place summary
Sundial Plinth is a public art installation located in central Scotland. It serves as a functional sundial and is notable for its design, contributing to the artistic landscape of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9093, -3.3233
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 4AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Phone
- +44 131 451 3218
- Nearest railway station
- Curriehill — 1 km
- Official site
- www.hw.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2836762529 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sundial Plinth?
- Sundial Plinth is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 4AS).
- What is Sundial Plinth?
- Sundial Plinth — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sundial Plinth?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 4AS.
- Is Sundial Plinth free to visit?
- Yes, Sundial Plinth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sundial Plinth?
- The nearest railway station is Curriehill, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 4AS.