Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Bomb and the Football
In or near Stirling.
The Bomb and the Football — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Bomb and the Football 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 2018
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Place summary
The Bomb and the Football is a public art installation located in central Scotland. This piece juxtaposes a bomb and a football, reflecting on themes of conflict and sport. The installation serves as a thought-provoking commentary on the contrasts within society.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.1191, -3.9434
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- FK8 2RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
- Nearest railway station
- Stirling — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/6804539677 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bomb and the Football?
- The Bomb and the Football is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK8 2RL).
- What is The Bomb and the Football?
- The Bomb and the Football — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bomb and the Football?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK8 2RL.
- Is The Bomb and the Football free to visit?
- Yes, The Bomb and the Football is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bomb and the Football?
- The nearest railway station is Stirling, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK8 2RL.