Follies · Central Scotland
Gilroy Mausoleum
In or near Wellbank.
Gilroy Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Balmossie · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gilroy 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 Arbroath and Broughty Ferry parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Balmossie, about 1.1 km away. Postcode area DD5.
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Place summary
Gilroy Mausoleum is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode DD5. This structure serves as a notable example of a commemorative design, reflecting the architectural eccentricities often associated with such edifices.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4763, -2.8568
- District
- Dundee City
- Postcode
- DD5 2PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Balmossie — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: w638505972 (ODbL)
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Historic bridges · 1.3 km
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
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'The Clep' Public House, 96-98 Clepington Road, Dundee
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Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee
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The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilroy Mausoleum?
- Gilroy Mausoleum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD5 2PZ).
- What is Gilroy Mausoleum?
- Gilroy Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gilroy Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Balmossie, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD5 2PZ.
- Is Gilroy Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Gilroy Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gilroy Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Balmossie, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD5 2PZ.