Follies · Central Scotland
James Hutton
James Hutton is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Remi Mathis — CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
James Hutton 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
James Hutton is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. This structure commemorates the renowned geologist James Hutton, known for his contributions to the understanding of geological processes.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9457, -3.1921
- 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
- greyfriarskirk.com
Sources
- osm: n4353531935 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Hutton?
- James Hutton is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QP).
- Is James Hutton free to visit?
- Yes, James Hutton is free to enter.
- How do I get to James Hutton?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QP.