Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Whirlies
In or near Carmunnock.
The Whirlies — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Iain Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Whirlies 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 Whirlies is a public art installation located in central Scotland. It features distinctive sculptures that engage with the surrounding landscape, reflecting contemporary artistic practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7756, -4.1629
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G74 4FD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/7539636288 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near The Whirlies
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Wallace of Campsie House
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Whirlies?
- The Whirlies is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G74 4FD).
- What is The Whirlies?
- The Whirlies — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Whirlies?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G74 4FD.
- Is The Whirlies free to visit?
- Yes, The Whirlies is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Whirlies?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G74 4FD.