Public art & sculpture · Scottish Islands
The Whalebone (seems to have been removed)
The Whalebone (seems to have been removed) — a public art in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Whalebone (seems to have been removed) is a public art located in scotland-islands, 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 Whalebone is a piece of public art located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its historical significance, although it appears to have been removed.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.1379, -3.3128
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/1293380017 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Whalebone (seems to have been removed)?
- The Whalebone (seems to have been removed) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LU).
- What is The Whalebone (seems to have been removed)?
- The Whalebone (seems to have been removed) — a public art in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Whalebone (seems to have been removed)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LU.
- Is The Whalebone (seems to have been removed) free to visit?
- Yes, The Whalebone (seems to have been removed) is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Whalebone (seems to have been removed)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.