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Monument

Scotland is packed full of monuments.  The articles in this category go into more depth on some of the monuments available to see in Scotland.

Calton Hill, Edinburgh – Monuments, Views & Visitor Guide

Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Explore Calton Hill in Edinburgh, home to the National Monument, Nelson Monument, and Dugald Stewart Monument. Stunning ...

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Burns Monument, Edinburgh – A Neoclassical Tribute to Scotland's National Bard

Burns Monument, Edinburgh

Discover the Burns Monument on Edinburgh's Calton Hill – a stunning neoclassical temple honouring Robert Burns, with a...

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Mermaid of the North, Balintore – Scotland's Enchanting Coastal Sculpture

Mermaid of the North, Balintore

Discover the Mermaid of the North, a striking bronze sculpture perched on Clach Dubh in Balintore, Easter Ross. Rooted i...

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The Hygeia Monument, Duthie Park, Aberdeen – A Victorian Tribute to the Goddess of Health

The Hygeia Monument, Duthie Park

Discover the Hygeia Monument in Duthie Park, Aberdeen – an elegant granite memorial erected in 1898 honouring Elizabet...

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Battle of Culblean Monument, Aberdeenshire – Turning Point of Scotland's Second War of Independence

Battle of Culblean Monument

A granite monolith near Aboyne marks the site of the 1335 Battle of Culblean – the turning point in Scotland's Second ...

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Emigrants Statue, Helmsdale

The Emigrants Statue in Helmsdale

A poignant memorial in Helmsdale to those displaced during the Highland Clearances in North Scotland....

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McGrigor Memorial Obelisk

The Significance of the McGrigor Memorial Obelisk in Duthie Park

Discover the historical importance of the McGrigor Memorial Obelisk in Duthie Park and its role in local heritage....

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Prince Albert's Cairn / Balmoral Pyramid

Discovering Prince Albert's Cairn: Balmoral Pyramid Walk

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Duchess of Richmond Memorial Cairn on Whiteash Hill

Duchess of Richmond Memorial Cairn near Fochabers

The historic Duchess of Richmond Memorial Cairn on Whiteash Hill near Fochabers. Enjoy scenic trails and panoramic views...

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Robert Burns' Birthplace - Burns Cottage in Alloway

Robert Burns' Birthplace: Burns Cottage in Alloway

Burns Cottage in Alloway. Uncover the history, and immerse yourself in the surroundings that shaped his enduring poetry....

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Burns Monument and Burns Memorial Gardens in Alloway

Burns Monument and Burns Memorial Gardens in Alloway

Journey through Alloway's Burns Monument & Gardens, a tribute to poet Robert Burns, one of Scotland's most famous sons....

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The Faith, Hope, and Charity Statues in Inverness

The Faith, Hope, and Charity Statues in Inverness

Faith, Hope, and Charity statues in Inverness. Learn about their journey from atop the YMCA building to their rightful p...

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Ness Islands Walk, Inverness

Ness Islands, a brilliant walk near Bught Park in Inverness

Ness Islands Walk is a fantastic short walk across two islands in the middle of the River Ness in Inverness....

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The Prop of Ythsie: A Towering Tribute to the 4th Earl of Aberdeen

The Prop of Ythsie: A tribute to the 4th Earl of Aberdeen

This interesting memorial tower exists a short distance from Ellon in northeast Scotland. Lovely walks and views....

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The story of Ralston Cairn in Glencoe

The story of Ralston Cairn in Glencoe, west Scotland

Let's look at the story behind Ralston Cairn, situated in the breathtaking Glencoe Valley in west Scotland....

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What is Scotland's National Animal? The Unicorn

What is Scotland's National Animal? The unicorn!

The unicorn is Scotland's national animal, but why? Let's look at the history of the unicorn and why it was chosen by S...

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Spean Bridge Commando Memorial

Spean Bridge Commando Memorial near Spean Bridge

A visit to Spean Bridge Commando Memorial, a fantastic monument to the heroic commandos of World War 2....

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Clava Cairns

A visit to Clava Cairns located near Culloden battlefield

An amazing trip back in time to view the 4000 year old burial cairns and standing stones at Clava Cairns....

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The Kelpies, Falkirk – Visiting Scotland's Towering Horse Head Sculptures at The Helix

The Kelpies, Falkirk – Scotland's Towering Horse Head Sculptures

Visit The Kelpies at The Helix Park in Falkirk – two 30-metre stainless steel horse head sculptures by Andy Scott that...

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Nelson's Tower Forres

Nelson's Tower - monument to Lord Nelson in Forres, Moray

Nelson's Tower memorial, built in the 1800s to celebrate the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar during the Napoleonic wa...

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