Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
West Grotto
In or near Juniper Green.
West Grotto — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Slateford · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Grotto 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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Place summary
West Grotto is located in central Scotland. This site is known for its unique rock formations and scenic surroundings, making it a notable feature in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9204, -3.2493
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH14 1JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Slateford — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltransporttrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/526112422 (ODbL)
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MillStone Memorial to Graham Priestley
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Grotto?
- West Grotto is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH14 1JQ).
- What is West Grotto?
- West Grotto — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Slateford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH14 1JQ.
- Is West Grotto free to visit?
- Yes, West Grotto is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Grotto?
- The nearest railway station is Slateford, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH14 1JQ.