Follies · Central Scotland
Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham
In or near Edinburgh.
Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Official information
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Place summary
The Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. This structure serves as a memorial to Sir Hugh Cunningham, notable for its distinctive architectural style.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9453, -3.1918
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.ed.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: n4353531933 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham?
- Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QP).
- What is Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham?
- Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2QP.
- Is Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham free to visit?
- Yes, Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tomb of Sir Hugh Cunningham?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QP.