Forts · Scottish Highlands
Colonel Murchison's Monument
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Colonel Murchison's Monument — a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 2.4 km
About
Colonel Murchison's Monument is a martello broad located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Place summary
Colonel Murchison's Monument is a fort located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates Colonel John Murchison and serves as a notable landmark in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.2806, -5.6731
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Established
- 1861
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q116780017 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colonel Murchison's Monument?
- Colonel Murchison's Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8DN).
- What is Colonel Murchison's Monument?
- Colonel Murchison's Monument — a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colonel Murchison's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8DN.
- When was Colonel Murchison's Monument built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- How do I get to Colonel Murchison's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8DN.