Observatories · Central Scotland
Observatory House
Observatory House — a observatory in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jennifer Petrie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Observatory House is a observatory 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
Observatory House is an observatory located in central Scotland. It serves as a notable site for astronomical observation and research. The building's architectural features reflect its purpose and significance in the field of astronomy.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9548, -3.1841
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH7 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Official site
- cultureedinburgh.com
Sources
- osm: way/286995862 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Observatory House?
- Observatory House is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.9548°, -3.1841°.
- Is Observatory House wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Observatory House. Check ahead for specific facilities.