Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood
In or near Torphins.
General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit General Burnett's Monument in Scolty Wood, the nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, located 5.2 km away. The postcode for the site is AB31 6NL, and entry is free.
About
General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16217). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 18/08/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Strachan NGR NO 67871 93949 Coordinates 367871, 793949 — Circular rubble tower 14ft dia by approx 50 ft high. Inset stone, "To General William Burnett, 1842". Landmark.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
General Burnett's Monument is a memorial located in Scolty Wood in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0355, -2.5310
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 6NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17779910 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood?
- General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 6NL).
- What is General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood?
- General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 6NL.
- Is General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood a listed building?
- General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood free to visit?
- Yes, General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to General Burnett's Monument, Scolty Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 6NL.