Oor Tom

Oor Tom is a work of art in Edinburgh, Scotland. Oor Tom is situated nearby to the playground Royal Mile Nursery, as well as near the government office City of Edinburgh Council Customer Hub.

Type: Work of art
Artwork type: statue
Inscription: “Remembering Tom Gilzean 1920-2019”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Library of Scotland and St Giles’ Cathedral.

National Library of Scotland

Library

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The National Library of Scotland is one of Scotland's National Collections. It is one of the largest libraries in the United Kingdom. As well as a public programme of exhibitions, events, workshops, and tours, the National Library of Scotland has reading rooms where visitors can access the collections. National Library of Scotland is situated 760 feet southwest of Oor Tom.

St Giles’ Cathedral

Church

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St Giles' Cathedral, also known as High Kirk of Edinburgh, is one of three cathedrals in Edinburgh, Scotland. The existing building was begun in the 14th century and extended until the early 16th century; significant alterations were undertaken in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the addition of the Thistle Chapel. St Giles’ Cathedral is situated 440 feet southwest of Oor Tom.

Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station

Railway station

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Edinburgh Waverley is the principal railway station serving Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the second busiest station in Scotland, after Glasgow Central. The station serves as the northern terminus of the East Coast Main Line, 393 miles 13 chains from London King's Cross, although some trains operated by London North Eastern Railway continue to other Scottish destinations beyond Edinburgh. Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station is situated 750 feet northwest of Oor Tom.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Town and Dumbiedykes.

Old Town

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Old Town is the original settlement of Edinburgh. At its core is the Royal Mile, the long street descending east from Castle Crag to Holyrood Palace. This medieval city was cramped for space so it built higher and higher, and stank higher still, hence its nickname of "Auld Reekie".

Dumbiedykes

Suburb

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Dumbiedykes is a residential area in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. It mainly comprises public housing developments. It is bounded in the north by Holyrood Road, the west by the Pleasance and St Leonard's Street and the east by Holyrood Park.