Follies · Scottish Highlands
Dawson Mausoleum
In or near Portgordon.
Dawson Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Keith · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dawson Mausoleum is a folly in the Scottish Highlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Keith, about 9.2 km away. Postcode area AB56.
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Place summary
The Dawson Mausoleum is a folly located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB56. It is notable for its architectural design and serves as a memorial structure.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6254, -3.0217
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB56 5EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Nearest railway station
- Keith — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1131761048 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dawson Mausoleum?
- Dawson Mausoleum is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB56 5EY).
- What is Dawson Mausoleum?
- Dawson Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dawson Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Keith, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB56 5EY.
- Is Dawson Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Dawson Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dawson Mausoleum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB56 5EY. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.