Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
The Yardmen
In or near Kilcreggan.
The Yardmen — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Greenock Central · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Yardmen is a public art located in scotland-highlands, 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 Yardmen is a public artwork located along Greenock Waterfront, celebrating the area's shipbuilding heritage through miniature figures. It is part of a series of three installations that reflect Inverclyde's past, present, and future, encouraging walking and cycling along the National Cycle Network Route 75.
Place summary
The Yardmen is a public art installation located in the Scottish Highlands. It features life-sized sculptures representing traditional Scottish workers, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9488, -4.7516
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA15 1AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Greenock Central — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.inverclyde.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11371481369 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Yardmen?
- The Yardmen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA15 1AN).
- What is The Yardmen?
- The Yardmen — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Yardmen?
- The nearest railway station is Greenock Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA15 1AN.
- Is The Yardmen free to visit?
- Yes, The Yardmen is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Yardmen?
- The nearest railway station is Greenock Central, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA15 1AN.