Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
John Watson's Institution
John Watson's Institution — a school heritage in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
John Watson's Institution is a school heritage located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
John Watson's Institution is located in central Scotland. It is a notable educational establishment, reflecting the philanthropic efforts of its founder. The institution has played a significant role in the region's educational landscape.
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Background
History
In 1762 John Watson, an Edinburgh solicitor and Writer to the Signet, left the residue of his estate for charitable purposes for children in the Edinburgh area. In 1975 the school was closed and in 1984 the organisation was changed by Parliament to the John Watson's Trust in order to distribute funds from the sale of its assets. The school magazine was known as The Levite.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.9509, -3.2276
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH4 3DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Established
- 1762
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Sources
- wikidata: Q6263208 (CC0)
- wikipedia: John Watson's Institution (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Watson's Institution?
- John Watson's Institution is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH4 3DR).
- When was John Watson's Institution built?
- Built or established in 1762.
- Is John Watson's Institution free to visit?
- Yes, John Watson's Institution is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Watson's Institution?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH4 3DR. It sits within the Edinburgh West parliamentary constituency.