George Square

George Square is a city square in , Scotland. It is in the south of the city centre, adjacent to the Meadows. It was laid out in 1766 outside the overcrowded , and was a popular residential area for Edinburgh's better-off citizens.
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  • Garden
  • …is operated by the University of Edinburgh
  • Opening hours:
    October–April: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
    April–October: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Description: city square in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as
    “George Square Gardens”
    “George Square, Edinburgh”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle.
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The in , Scotland, is a museum of Scottish history and culture. is situated 1,300 feet north of George Square.
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is a historic castle in , Scotland. is situated 3,000 feet northwest of George Square.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Guse Dub and Quartermile.
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is a locality.
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is the marketing name given to the mixed…
The Southside is an area of 's capital city…

George Square

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Latitude
55.94364° or 55° 56′ 37″ north
Longitude
-3.18881° or 3° 11′ 20″ west
Open location code
9C7RWRV6+FF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 4075023
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­garden
Wiki­data ID
Q5544755

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Swedish—“George Square” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “喬治廣場”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “ميدان جورج”
  • Esperanto: “Georgo-Placo”
  • French: “George Square”
  • Swedish: “George Square”

Places with the Same Name

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Edinburgh Labyrinth and University of Edinburgh.

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