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The Great Britain Guide

Forts Β· Scottish Highlands

Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William

Free admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William β€” a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Obelisk to the memory of Ewan MacLachlan - geograph.org.uk - 5217591

Ian S β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Fort William Β· 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William 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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Official information

The Lochaber Archive Centre in Fort William collects and preserves historical records related to the Lochaber area. Visitors can access a wide range of archives spanning from the 17th century to the present day.

Place summary

The Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway is located at The Craigs Burial Ground in Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands. This structure serves as a notable memorial within the burial ground, reflecting the area's historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
56.8210, -5.1015
District
Highland
Postcode
PH33 6BU
Parliamentary constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Phone
01397 707050
Nearest railway station
Fort William β€” 0.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Obelisk to the memory of Ewan MacLachlan - geograph.org.uk - 5217591πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Highlands

Ewen MacLachlan Memorial

Ewen MacLachlan Memorial β€” a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•β†— highlifehighland.com
Obelisk to the memory of Ewan MacLachlan - geograph.org.uk - 5217609πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Highlands

Craigs Burial Ground Gateway

Craigs Burial Ground Gateway β€” a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— mccallumarthouse.co.uk
Entrance to burial ground - geograph.org.uk - 5191912πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

Fort William Backpackers

Fort William Backpackers β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

Free↗ fortwilliambackpackers.com
Archway, Fort William - geograph.org.uk - 2367676πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Scottish Highlands

St Mary's Church, Belford Road, Fort William

St Mary's Church, Belford Road, Fort William β€” category A listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ mccallumarthouse.co.uk
Class 37 Locomotive shunting coaches at Fort William - geograph.org.uk - 2310126πŸ“· 4

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Highlands

Fort William railway station

Fort William railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— mccallumarthouse.co.uk
Class 37 Locomotive shunting coaches at Fort William - geograph.org.uk - 2310126πŸ“· 3

Theatres Β· Scottish Highlands

Nevis Centre

Nevis Centre in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ mccallumarthouse.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William

Places to stay

Entrance to burial ground - geograph.org.uk - 5191912πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

Fort William Backpackers

Fort William Backpackers β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

Free↗ fortwilliambackpackers.com
Victoria Road, Fort William - geograph.org.uk - 5191999πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

B&B

B&B β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

Nevis Bridge, Fort William - geograph.org.uk - 5819536πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Nevis Bank Inn

Nevis Bank Inn β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

β†— nevisbankinn.co.uk
St Andrew's Church, Fort William - geograph.org.uk - 2555120πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

Bank Street Lodge

Bank Street Lodge β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

Free↗ bankstreetlodge.co.uk
The Crofter Restaurant ^ Bar - geograph.org.uk - 5219812πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Best Western Imperial Hotel

Best Western Imperial Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland highlands. 3-star. Brand: Best Western.

Busker in Fort William - geograph.org.uk - 5544747πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Ossians

Ossians β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

Places to eat & drink

An Torr - geograph.org.uk - 7482451πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Clachaig Inn

Clachaig Inn in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•

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β†— en.wikipedia.org
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Battle of Alford is a fort in the United Kingdom.

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Battle of Alltacoilcachan A.D. 1594

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William?
Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH33 6BU).
What is Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William?
Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William β€” a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William?
The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH33 6BU.
How do I get to Ewen Maclachlan Obelisk and Gateway, The Craigs Burial Ground, Fort William?
The nearest railway station is Fort William, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH33 6BU.