Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
W.H. Playfair Statue
In or near Edinburgh.
W.H. Playfair Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
W.H. Playfair Statue is a memorial 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 W.H. Playfair Statue is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the architect W.H. Playfair, known for his contributions to the neoclassical architectural style in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9476, -3.1889
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 1JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44300 123 6789
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Jan 01 12:00-17:00; Dec 25 off; Dec 26 12:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.nms.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4327957218 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is W.H. Playfair Statue?
- W.H. Playfair Statue is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 1JF).
- What is W.H. Playfair Statue?
- W.H. Playfair Statue — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to W.H. Playfair Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 1JF.
- Is W.H. Playfair Statue free to visit?
- Yes, W.H. Playfair Statue is free to enter.
- How do I get to W.H. Playfair Statue?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 1JF.