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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

David Cairns

In or near Kingswells.

Free admission

David Cairns — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

David Cairns plaque on the former Christ's College at Holburn Junction - geograph.org.uk - 2034842

Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Aberdeen · 0.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the David Cairns memorial in the Scottish Highlands, you can take a train to Aberdeen station, which is 0.9 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

David Cairns 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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Official information

The Battle of Aberdeen, fought on 13 September 1644, was a significant engagement during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. It saw Royalist forces led by James Graham, Lord Montrose, defeat a Covenanter army, resulting in a violent aftermath for the city of Aberdeen.

From the Wikipedia article

David Cairns may refer to: Sir David Arnold Scott Cairns (1902–1987), Lord Justice of Appeal David Cairns (politician) (1966–2011), British politician David Cairns (rugby league) (born 1959), rugby league footballer David Cairns (writer) (born 1926), music critic and writer David Cairns, 5th Earl Cairns (1909–1989), Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps in the Royal Household David Cairns (musician) (born 1958), songwriter Davie Cairns (born 1951), Scottish footballer

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
57.1428, -2.1126
Postcode
AB10 1YB
Parliamentary constituency
Aberdeen South
Nearest railway station
Aberdeen0.9 km
Official site
en.wikipedia.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is David Cairns?
David Cairns is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB10 1YB).
What is David Cairns?
David Cairns — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to David Cairns?
The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB10 1YB.
Is David Cairns free to visit?
Yes, David Cairns is free to enter.
How do I get to David Cairns?
The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB10 1YB.