Follies · Scottish Islands
Hunter's Monument
In or near Symbister.
Hunter's Monument — Folly or eyecatcher.
Robbie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hunter's Monument is a folly in the Scottish Islands — 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 Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency. Postcode area ZE2.
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Place summary
Hunter's Monument is a folly located in the Scottish Islands, postcode ZE2. It is a notable structure within the region, reflecting the architectural whims of the era in which it was built.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.4011, -1.1248
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w963368719 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hunter's Monument?
- Hunter's Monument is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9QF).
- What is Hunter's Monument?
- Hunter's Monument — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to Hunter's Monument?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9QF.
- Is Hunter's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Hunter's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hunter's Monument?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9QF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.