Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Fairy Boy of Leith
In or near Edinburgh.
The Fairy Boy of Leith — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Fairy Boy of Leith 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.
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Official information
The Fairy Boy of Leith is an art exhibition by Trevor Jones that explores themes of mythology, technology, and audience interaction. It features immersive environments and participatory systems where visitors can engage with the artwork in innovative ways.
Place summary
The Fairy Boy of Leith is a public art installation located in central Scotland. This artwork is notable for its representation of local folklore and adds a unique cultural element to the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9662, -3.1758
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 8RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.trevorjonesart.com
Sources
- osm: node/9207823421 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Fairy Boy of Leith?
- The Fairy Boy of Leith is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 8RG).
- What is The Fairy Boy of Leith?
- The Fairy Boy of Leith — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Fairy Boy of Leith?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 8RG.
- Is The Fairy Boy of Leith free to visit?
- Yes, The Fairy Boy of Leith is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Fairy Boy of Leith?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 8RG.