Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Falcon Square Mercat Cross
In or near Inverness.
Falcon Square Mercat Cross — Monument, dating to 2003-06.
jeff collins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Falcon Square Mercat Cross is a public memorial in the Scottish Highlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area IV1.
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Official information
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery showcases the creativity and heritage of the Scottish Highlands. Visitors can explore various museum galleries, art exhibitions, and a photographic archive, making it a family-friendly destination.
Place summary
Falcon Square Mercat Cross is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV1. It serves as a historical marker and focal point in the area, reflecting the region’s cultural heritage. The structure's design and significance contribute to its status within the local community.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4790, -4.2230
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV1 1LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- 01349 781730
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: n528853761 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Falcon Square Mercat Cross?
- Falcon Square Mercat Cross is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV1 1LQ).
- What is Falcon Square Mercat Cross?
- Falcon Square Mercat Cross — Monument, dating to 2003-06.
- How do I get to Falcon Square Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV1 1LQ.
- Is Falcon Square Mercat Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Falcon Square Mercat Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Falcon Square Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV1 1LQ.