Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Wojtek the Bear Memorial
In or near Edinburgh.
Wojtek the Bear Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wojtek the Bear Memorial 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
Wojtek the Bear Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates Wojtek, a bear who served with Polish soldiers during World War II. The memorial highlights the unique bond between animals and humans in wartime contexts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9691, -3.1885
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH7 4LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 1.9 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltransporttrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5691821857 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wojtek the Bear Memorial?
- Wojtek the Bear Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH7 4LH).
- What is Wojtek the Bear Memorial?
- Wojtek the Bear Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wojtek the Bear Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH7 4LH.
- Is Wojtek the Bear Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Wojtek the Bear Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wojtek the Bear Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH7 4LH.