Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Black Watch Memorial
In or near Dundee.
Black Watch Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Black Watch Memorial is located in Dundee City, central Scotland, with the postcode DD4 9GA. The nearest railway station is Dundee, which is 4.8 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Black Watch Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Category A Date Added 12/12/1974 Supplementary Information Updated 19/12/2002 Local Authority Edinburgh Planning Authority Edinburgh Burgh Edinburgh NGR NT 25501 73655 Coordinates 325501, 673655 — W Birnie Rhind, 1908-10. Bronze pedestrian figure clad in kilt and busby, leaning on rifle, on red granite plinth; Doric entablature with triglyphs and guttae; bronze low relief of battle scene; bronze crest and inscriptions. — Dedicated to the memory of the officers, non-commissioned officers and men who fell in the South African War, 1899-1902. Category changed from B to A, 19 December 2002.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Black Watch Memorial is located in central Scotland. It commemorates the soldiers of the Black Watch regiment, known for their service in various conflicts. The memorial serves as a tribute to their sacrifices and is an important historical site in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4990, -2.9488
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD4 9GA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/950008199 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Watch Memorial?
- Black Watch Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD4 9GA).
- What is Black Watch Memorial?
- Black Watch Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Watch Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD4 9GA.
- Is Black Watch Memorial a listed building?
- Black Watch Memorial is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Is Black Watch Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Black Watch Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Watch Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD4 9GA.