Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battle of Langside Monument
In or near Glasgow.
Battle of Langside Monument — Monument, dating to 1887.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mount Florida · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Battle of Langside Monument is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Glasgow South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mount Florida, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area G42.
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Place summary
The Battle of Langside Monument is a memorial located in central Scotland, postcode G42. It commemorates the Battle of Langside, fought in 1568, and serves as a historical marker of the conflict between Mary, Queen of Scots, and her opponents.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8277, -4.2705
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G42 9UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow South
- Nearest railway station
- Mount Florida — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-16:00; Fr 10:00-15:00
Sources
- osm: n360825114 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Langside Monument?
- Battle of Langside Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G42 9UA).
- What is Battle of Langside Monument?
- Battle of Langside Monument — Monument, dating to 1887.
- How do I get to Battle of Langside Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Mount Florida, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode G42 9UA.
- Is Battle of Langside Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Battle of Langside Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Battle of Langside Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Mount Florida, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G42 9UA.