Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
HMY Iolaire Plaque
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
HMY Iolaire Plaque — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Prosser — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 0.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
HMY Iolaire Plaque is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Kyle Station Museum is located in the original station buildings at Kyle of Lochalsh Railway Station. Visitors can explore exhibitions related to the Kyle Line Railway, local fishing, and the history of Kyle Harbour, including model boats and trains.
Place summary
The HMY Iolaire Plaque is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the tragic sinking of the HMY Iolaire, which occurred shortly after World War I, marking a significant event in the region's maritime history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.2799, -5.7139
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40 8AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Phone
- +44 1599 534824
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 0 km
- Opening
- Mon – Sat, 11.30 to 13.30 (last entry 13.00) from November to April; Mon – Sat, 11.00 to 15.00 (last entry 14.30) from May to October
- Official site
- www.kylestationmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: node/13087003285 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is HMY Iolaire Plaque?
- HMY Iolaire Plaque is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40 8AQ).
- What is HMY Iolaire Plaque?
- HMY Iolaire Plaque — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to HMY Iolaire Plaque?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40 8AQ.
- Is HMY Iolaire Plaque free to visit?
- Yes, HMY Iolaire Plaque is free to enter.
- How do I get to HMY Iolaire Plaque?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40 8AQ.