Follies · Central Scotland
John Gray
John Gray is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Robin Stott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
John Gray 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 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Place summary
John Gray is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. It serves as an example of decorative architecture, though specific details about its design and historical context are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9470, -3.1921
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 2QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 225 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.6 km
- Opening
- 24/7
- Official site
- greyfriarskirk.com
Sources
- osm: n13681907509 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Gray?
- John Gray is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QE).
- Is John Gray free to visit?
- Yes, John Gray is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Gray?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QE.