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Follies · Central Scotland

Walter Scott Snr.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

Walter Scott Snr. is a folly in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Walter Scott Snr. 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 0.6 km away. Postcode area EH1.

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Place summary

Walter Scott Snr. is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH1. It is notable for its architectural design, serving as a tribute to the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. The structure exemplifies the characteristics of 19th-century follies in the region.

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Coordinates
55.9464, -3.1932
Postcode
EH1 2QL
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Phone
+44 131 225 1900
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley0.6 km
Official site
greyfriarskirk.com

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Walter Scott Snr.?
Walter Scott Snr. is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH1 2QL).
Is Walter Scott Snr. free to visit?
Yes, Walter Scott Snr. is free to enter.
How do I get to Walter Scott Snr.?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH1 2QL.