Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
The Spirit of Flight
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
The Spirit of Flight — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Spirit of Flight 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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Place summary
The Spirit of Flight is a public art installation located in central Scotland. This piece is notable for its representation of aviation and its cultural significance to the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6671, -3.7553
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 9BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/1129596646 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spirit of Flight?
- The Spirit of Flight is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 9BJ).
- What is The Spirit of Flight?
- The Spirit of Flight — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Flight?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 9BJ.
- Is The Spirit of Flight free to visit?
- Yes, The Spirit of Flight is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Spirit of Flight?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 9BJ.