Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Highlands
Forest of Mar
Forest of Mar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forest of Mar is a registered historic battlefield in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
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Place summary
The Forest of Mar is a historic battlefield located in the Scottish Highlands. This site is significant for its role in various conflicts throughout Scottish history. Its landscape reflects the tumultuous events that shaped the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0000, -3.6000
Sources
- wikidata: Q134989871 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forest of Mar?
- Forest of Mar is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Forest of Mar?
- Forest of Mar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forest of Mar?
- Its coordinates are 57.0000°, -3.6000°.
- Is Forest of Mar free to visit?
- Yes, Forest of Mar is free to enter.