Follies · Central Scotland
Forbes Mausoleum
In or near Polmont.
Forbes Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forbes Mausoleum is a folly in central Scotland — 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 Falkirk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 2.1 km away. Postcode area FK1.
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Place summary
Forbes Mausoleum is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode FK1. This structure is notable for its architectural design and serves as a memorial.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9913, -3.7588
- District
- Falkirk
- Postcode
- FK1 1XT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Falkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Falkirk Grahamston — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: w127311775 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forbes Mausoleum?
- Forbes Mausoleum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode FK1 1XT).
- What is Forbes Mausoleum?
- Forbes Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forbes Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK1 1XT.
- Is Forbes Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Forbes Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forbes Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Falkirk Grahamston, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK1 1XT.