How to get to Thule

Thule is located in the Waterside Meadows housing development

Exact Location:

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By Train, Bus, and on Foot to Thule:

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. Cross Miss Margaret’s bridge No. 25 and turn left. Continue through housing estate along Badger Brook and Badger Meadow, untill coming to Blyth Rd. Cross Blyth road and follow until it meets Badger Pk. Continue until you reach a grassy area between the houses, where the Thule sculpture is.

Cycling to Thule:

If you’re coming through Broxburn follow the above directions. If you’re coming from Edinburgh continue along canal tow path to Broxburn Road Bridge and then follow the walking instructions. From Glasgow follow canal to Miss Margaret’s bridge and then follow above directions.

By Car to Thule:

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 this road for 300 yards through the housing scheme till you come to a sign on the right saying Badger Park. Park, and continue to the grassy area between the houses where the Thule sculpture is.