Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Donald Murchison Monument
Also known as: Murchison Memorial
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Donald Murchison Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Donald Murchison Monument is a public memorial in the Scottish Highlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1861, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area IV40.
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Place summary
The Donald Murchison Monument, also known as the Murchison Memorial, is a Victorian memorial located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV40. Established in 1861, it commemorates the contributions of Donald Murchison to the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2807, -5.6732
- 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
- osm: n440776694 (ODbL)
- commons: Donald Murchison's Monument - geograph.org.uk - 2767597.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donald Murchison Monument?
- Donald Murchison Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8DN).
- What is Donald Murchison Monument?
- Donald Murchison Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Donald Murchison Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8DN.
- When was Donald Murchison Monument built?
- Built or established in 1861.
- Is Donald Murchison Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Donald Murchison Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Donald Murchison Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8DN.