Follies · Central Scotland
William Knox
William Knox is a folly in the United Kingdom.
John M — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
William Knox 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 0.9 km away. Postcode area EH8.
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Place summary
William Knox is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode EH8. This structure exemplifies the architectural whimsy typical of follies, designed to evoke curiosity rather than serve a practical purpose.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9537, -3.1759
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 8DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n5139932483 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Knox?
- William Knox is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 8DZ).
- Is William Knox free to visit?
- Yes, William Knox is free to enter.
- How do I get to William Knox?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 8DZ.