How to get to The Sun, Mercury, and Venus

The Sun, Mercury and Venus are all located on or in the grounds of Broxburn Academy. The Sun is situated on the front face of Broxburn Academy, with Venus on the West perimeter fence, and Mercury on a grassy area at the North West Corner of the school, just outside the perimeter fence.

Exact Location:

307055E 672480N (N55:56:11 W3:29:22)

By bus to the Sun, Mercury and Venus:

From Edinburgh take the First Bus number 12 or 16 to Broxburn Town Centre. From there take the B1 Crossgates bus to Broxburn Academy or walk towards Uphall along West Main Street for 500yards from town centre, turn right onto Cardross Road up to Broxburn Academy which is on the right hand side.

From Glasgow take Scottish City bus number 900 from Buchanan street bus station to Newbridge roundabout on the Glasgow Road, Edinburgh and take number 12 to Broxburn town centre. From there take the B1 Crossgates bus to Broxburn Academy.

Cycling to the Sun, Mercury and Venus:

From Edinburgh follow the canal path out to Broxburn town and exit at Port Buchan Basin. From there travel towards Uphall on West Mains street (A899) for 400yards and turn right onto Cardross road and continue onto Broxburn Academy.From Glasgow access the Union canal via the Forth and Clyde canal and continue towards Broxburn. Follow the directions as above.

On foot to the Sun, Mercury and Venus:

From Broxburn town centre continue towards Uphall on West Mains street for 500 yards. Turn right onto Cardross Road towards Broxburn Academy which is on your right hand side.

By car to the Sun, Mercury and Venus:

From Edinburgh and Glasgow take the M8 and exit at junction 3. Take the A899 towards Broxburn. This takes you onto West Mains street. Carry on towards Broxburn till you come to a sign for Broxburn Academy which is on the left hand side up Cardross Road. Continue up Cardross road for 200 yards and Broxburn Academy is on your right hand side. Parking is by the roadside.