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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · Central Scotland

Forbes Mausoleum

In or near Polmont.

Free admission

Forbes Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.

Entrance, Callendar House Mausoleum - geograph.org.uk - 7752817

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.

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

Coordinates
55.9913, -3.7588
District
Falkirk
Postcode
FK1 1XT
Parliamentary constituency
Falkirk
Nearest railway station
Falkirk Grahamston2.1 km

Sources

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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.