James Clerk Maxwell Foundation, Edinburgh

Name: James Clerk Maxwell Foundation
Address: 14 India St, Edinburgh, EH3 6EZ, United Kingdom

#104 among attractions in Edinburgh

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James Clerk Maxwell Foundation, Edinburgh

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The James Clerk Maxwell Foundation is a registered Scottish charity set up in 1977. By supporting physics and mathematics, it honors one of the greatest physicists, James Clerk Maxwell, and while attempting to increase the public awareness and trust of science. It maintains a small museum in Maxwell's birthplace. This museum is owned by the Foundation. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'19"N, 3°12'20"W

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14 India StNew TownEdinburgh EH3 6EZ United Kingdom

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James Clerk Maxwell Foundation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, George Street, Princes Street Gardens.

~1730 ftSE
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Princes Street, Edinburgh
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~1370 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
George Street, Edinburgh
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0.4 miSE
Landscaped gardens in Castle's shadow
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0.5 miE
Victorian gallery of notable Scots
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~1940 ftS
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Sport venue, Sport
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~1900 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~1110 ftSW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to James Clerk Maxwell Foundation?

Nearby attractions include Moray Estate, Edinburgh (5 min walk), Church of Scotland offices, Edinburgh (5 min walk), Georgian House, Edinburgh (6 min walk), St Bernard's Well, Edinburgh (6 min walk).

How to get to James Clerk Maxwell Foundation by public transport?

The nearest stations to James Clerk Maxwell Foundation:

Bus

Circus Lane • Lines: 29 (4 min walk)
Royal Circus • Lines: 29 (4 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (10 min walk)
West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (17 min walk)
Haymarket (22 min walk)