Follies · Central Scotland
Dr Joseph Black
Dr Joseph Black is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dr Joseph Black is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Place summary
Dr Joseph Black is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. It commemorates Dr Joseph Black, an influential 18th-century chemist known for his work on heat and gases. The structure serves as a reminder of his contributions to science.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9456, -3.1923
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 225 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.chem.ed.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: w1172699038 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dr Joseph Black?
- Dr Joseph Black is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QP).
- Is Dr Joseph Black free to visit?
- Yes, Dr Joseph Black is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dr Joseph Black?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QP.