Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
West Bow Well
In or near Edinburgh.
West Bow Well — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
John Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
West Bow Well is a other 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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Official information
West Bow Well is associated with the Witchery Tours, which offer guided walking tours in Edinburgh's Old Town. Visitors can experience the city's darker history through engaging stories and characters, exploring locations like Greyfriars Cemetery and other historical sites.
Place summary
West Bow Well is a historical water well located in central Scotland. It is notable for its traditional design and significance in local history. The well reflects the region's heritage and has been a point of interest for visitors.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9480, -3.1945
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday - Sunday 2pm & 7pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.witcherytours.com
Sources
- osm: node/538531426 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Bow Well?
- West Bow Well is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2HH).
- What is West Bow Well?
- West Bow Well — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Bow Well?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH1 2HH.
- Is West Bow Well free to visit?
- Yes, West Bow Well is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Bow Well?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2HH.