Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland
Unicorn on column
In or near Glasgow.
Unicorn on column — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Lairich Rig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Springburn · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Unicorn on column 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 Unicorn on Column is a public art installation located in central Scotland. This distinctive piece features a unicorn, a symbol of Scotland, prominently displayed atop a column.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8897, -4.2264
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G21 3AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow North East
- Nearest railway station
- Springburn — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/864848189 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Unicorn on column?
- Unicorn on column is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G21 3AH).
- What is Unicorn on column?
- Unicorn on column — a public art in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Unicorn on column?
- The nearest railway station is Springburn, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G21 3AH.
- Is Unicorn on column free to visit?
- Yes, Unicorn on column is free to enter.
- How do I get to Unicorn on column?
- The nearest railway station is Springburn, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G21 3AH.