Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Holyrood
In or near Edinburgh.
The Holyrood — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Holyrood 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 Museum of Edinburgh offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history of Scotland's capital. Housed in a 16th-century building, the museum features a variety of permanent collections and hosts special exhibitions throughout the year.
Place summary
The Holyrood is a public art installation located in central Scotland. It is notable for its contemporary design and serves as a cultural landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9506, -3.1783
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 8PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 529 4143
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12176639341 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Holyrood?
- The Holyrood is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 8PD).
- What is The Holyrood?
- The Holyrood — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Holyrood?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 8PD.
- Is The Holyrood free to visit?
- Yes, The Holyrood is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Holyrood?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 8PD.