How to get to Saturn

Saturn is located on the Union Canal on the underside of Drumshoreland Bridge No 23.

Exact Location:

308345E 671240N (N55:55:32 W3:28:06)

 

By Train, Bus, and on Foot to Saturn:

From Edinburgh take the First Bus number 12 or 16 to Broxburn Town Centre.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.Walk East along West Mains St. (A899) until reaching the Union Canal, access the tow path at Port Buchan Basin. Continue East on the canal towards Edinburgh passing under 4 foot and road bridges until you come to Drumshoreland bridge No. 23. The Saturn sculpture is placed on the underside of the bridge on the opposite side to the tow path. Unfortunately there are no bus routes to this location so the advisable walking route is along the Union canal as indicated.

Cycling to Saturn:

If you’re coming through Broxburn follow the above directions. If you’re coming from Edinburgh continue along canal tow path to Drumshoreland Bridge No. 23 on the Union canal. The Saturn sculpture is placed on the underside of the bridge on the opposite side to the tow path.

By Car to Saturn:

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 to Broxburn. At second set of traffic lights take a right turn onto Blyth Road. Continue on Blyth Road until it takes you onto the A89. Turn left and continue to next set of traffic lights. Turn right at this junction signposted for Almondell Country park. 500 yards up this road on the left hand side is a farm site entrance just before the canal bridge. Pull in off this road and park in off the roadside. The Saturn sculpture is placed on the underside of the bridge on the opposite side to the tow path.