Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn
In or near Cortachy.
Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the achievements of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Dr Edward Wilson during their Antarctic expeditions. The cairn serves as a tribute to their contributions to exploration and science.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7326, -3.0288
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 4ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- osm: node/1663389840 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn?
- Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 4ND).
- What is Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn?
- Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 4ND.
- Is Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Captain Scott and Dr Wilson Memorial Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 4ND. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.