Follies · Central Scotland
The Temple
The Temple is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wallyford · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Temple 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 Midlothian parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wallyford, about 6.6 km away. Postcode area EH37.
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Place summary
The Temple is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH37. It is recognised for its architectural significance, contributing to the landscape as a notable example of 18th-century ornamental design.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8871, -2.9688
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH37 5UG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Wallyford — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: w487531563 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Temple?
- The Temple is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH37 5UG).
- Is The Temple free to visit?
- Yes, The Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Temple?
- The nearest railway station is Wallyford, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH37 5UG.