Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Permanence of Fragility
In or near Edinburgh.
The Permanence of Fragility — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Permanence of Fragility 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 Permanence of Fragility is an exhibition at Inverleith House, showcasing contemporary art that explores themes of fragility and permanence. Visitors can engage with thought-provoking installations and artworks in a unique gallery setting within the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Place summary
The Permanence of Fragility is a public art installation located in central Scotland. This work exemplifies contemporary artistic expression, reflecting themes of stability and vulnerability. Its presence contributes to the cultural landscape of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9657, -3.2094
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH3 5QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.rbge.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6784156165 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Permanence of Fragility?
- The Permanence of Fragility is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH3 5QD).
- What is The Permanence of Fragility?
- The Permanence of Fragility — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Permanence of Fragility?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH3 5QD.
- Is The Permanence of Fragility free to visit?
- Yes, The Permanence of Fragility is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Permanence of Fragility?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH3 5QD.