Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Iolaire Memorial
Iolaire Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Iolaire Memorial 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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Place summary
The Iolaire Memorial is located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the tragic sinking of the HMY Iolaire in 1919, which resulted in the loss of 205 lives. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of this maritime disaster.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1890, -6.3491
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 0AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- osm: way/665180353 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iolaire Memorial?
- Iolaire Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 0AH).
- What is Iolaire Memorial?
- Iolaire Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Iolaire Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 0AH.
- Is Iolaire Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Iolaire Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iolaire Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 0AH. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.