Follies · Central Scotland
Tombstone of David Allan
Tombstone of David Allan is a folly in the United Kingdom.
David P Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tombstone of David Allan 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 0.3 km away. Postcode area EH1.
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Place summary
The Tombstone of David Allan is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. It commemorates the artist David Allan, known for his contributions to Scottish art. The structure serves as a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9535, -3.1860
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH1 3DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.3 km
Sources
- osm: n2434623916 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tombstone of David Allan?
- Tombstone of David Allan is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 3DE).
- Is Tombstone of David Allan free to visit?
- Yes, Tombstone of David Allan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tombstone of David Allan?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 3DE.