Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Duchess of Gordon's Monument
Duchess of Gordon's Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aviemore · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Duchess of Gordon's Monument, you can take a train to Aviemore station, which is 5.3 km away. The postcode for the monument is PH22 1QS, and entry is free.
About
Duchess of Gordon's Monument 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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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 05/10/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Alvie National Park Cairngorms NGR NH 86878 07688 Coordinates 286878, 807688 — In memory of Jane, Duchess of Gordon died 10th April 1812. Square granite base supporting plinth with clasping angle piers. Inset marble panel with detailed genealogy. Granite pyramid set on plinth with inset marble coat of arms.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Duchess of Gordon's Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the Duchess of Gordon, known for her philanthropic work in the region. The monument is a notable landmark, reflecting the local historical context.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1461, -3.8712
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH22 1QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Aviemore — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/6021759426 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duchess of Gordon's Monument?
- Duchess of Gordon's Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH22 1QS).
- What is Duchess of Gordon's Monument?
- Duchess of Gordon's Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Duchess of Gordon's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Aviemore, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH22 1QS.
- Is Duchess of Gordon's Monument a listed building?
- Duchess of Gordon's Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Duchess of Gordon's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Duchess of Gordon's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Duchess of Gordon's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Aviemore, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH22 1QS.