Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Lover's Touch
In or near Edinburgh.
The Lover's Touch — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
kim traynor — 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 Lover's Touch 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 2020
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Official information
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Place summary
The Lover's Touch is a public art installation located in central Scotland. This artwork is notable for its exploration of human connection and intimacy through its design.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9461, -3.1969
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Every Saturday 10am to 5pm
- Official site
- www.stockbridgemarket.com
Sources
- osm: node/6964815791 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Lover's Touch?
- The Lover's Touch is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2JR).
- What is The Lover's Touch?
- The Lover's Touch — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Lover's Touch?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2JR.
- Is The Lover's Touch free to visit?
- Yes, The Lover's Touch is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Lover's Touch?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2JR.