Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen

Free admission

Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Bishop Elphinstone's tomb, Old Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 421988 — Martyn Gorman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen · 2.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bishop Elphinstone Monument in Old Aberdeen, you can take a train to Aberdeen station, which is 2.4 km away. The postcode for the monument is AB24 3EE, and entry is free.

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Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen is a category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB20005). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Category A Date Added 12/01/1967 Local Authority Aberdeen Planning Authority Aberdeen Burgh Aberdeen NGR NJ 93943 08152 Coordinates 393943, 808152 — Harry Wilson 1926. Tomb chest with recumbent bronze, subsidiary figure groups.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bishop Elphinstone Monument is a memorial located at King's College in Old Aberdeen, within the Scottish Highlands. This structure is designated as a category A listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.

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Coordinates: 57.1642, -2.1018
District: Aberdeen City
Postcode: AB24 3EE
Parliamentary constituency: Aberdeen North
Nearest railway station: Aberdeen — 2.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q17576445 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen?: Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB24 3EE).
What is Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen?: Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen — category A listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen?: The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB24 3EE.
Is Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen a listed building?: Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
Is Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen free to visit?: Yes, Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen is free to enter.
How do I get to Bishop Elphinstone Monument, King's College, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen?: The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB24 3EE.

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