Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Playfair Monument
Playfair Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Playfair Monument is a memorial 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
The Playfair Monument is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the contributions of architect William Playfair and is a notable example of 19th-century commemorative architecture. The monument features classical design elements typical of the era.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9548, -3.1830
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH7 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Opening
- 10:00-15:30
- Official site
- cultureedinburgh.com
Sources
- osm: way/135170177 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Playfair Monument?
- Playfair Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH7 5AA).
- Is Playfair Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Playfair Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Playfair Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH7 5AA. It sits within the Edinburgh North and Leith parliamentary constituency.